Certificate II in Production Horticulture
Provider:
Course Code:
AHC20320
CRICOS Code:
108144J
Qualification Level:
Certificate
Course Area:
Agriculture, Environmental Studies
Duration:
53-Week
Study Mode:
Full Time
Location:
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Course Fees:
AUD 6,000 Per Course
Delivery Mode:
On Campus
Target:
International
Intake:
Semesterly
Course Overview
This qualification describes the skills and knowledge for supporting job roles in the production horticulture and floriculture industry including field worker, picker, pruner and packer.
Individuals with this qualification carry out routine tasks under supervision where the work is predictable and structured with limited judgement requirements.
Course Structure
The following 15 units (4 core, 11 elective) must be completed to achieve this qualification:
- AHCWHS201 Participate in work health and safety processes
- AHCWRK209 Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
- AHCSOL203 Assist with soil or growing media sampling and testing
- AHCPHT215 Plant horticultural crops
- AHCCHM201 Apply chemicals under supervision
- AHCNSY207 Undertake propagation activities
- AHCPMG201 Treat weeds
- AHCPMG202 Treat pests, diseases and disorders
- AHCMOM216 – Operate side by side utility vehicles
- AHCIRG221 Assist with pressurised irrigation operations
- AHCWRK205 Participate in workplace communications
- AHCPCM204 – Recognise plants
- AHCPGD209 Prune shrubs and small trees
- AHCWRK204 Work effectively in the industry
- AHCBIO204 Follow site biosecurity procedures
Entry Requirement
| Admission Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age to Apply | N/A |
| Academic Entry Requirements | Completion of Equivalent to Certificate I, or Primary school equivalent, or currently employed in the parks and gardens industry or interested in career in horticulture |
| Language Requirement | |
|---|---|
| IELTS Score (Minimum) | All candidates must complete a Language Literacy & Numeracy Assessment, assessed by the Language Studies Department. |
Career Opportunities
Possible job titles include:
- Production Horticultural Assistant Workers