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Certificate II in Horticulture

Course Code AHC20422

VET Delivered to Secondary School Students

Duration
  • Part Time
  • 2 years
Delivery
  • On Campus
Intakes
Campus
  • Glen Waverley

This course is not available for International Students

Overview

The Certificate II in Horticulture is a VET Delivered to Secondary School Students course that provides the opportunity to gain a wide range of horticulture skills. Students learn plant care, soil management, and landscape design, equipping them with practical experience and knowledge for careers in the horticulture industry.

Career Opportunities

  • horticulture worker
  • horticulture assistant
  • apprenticeship

Pathway to further studies

  • AHC31024 Certificate III in Parks and Gardens
  • AHC30921 Certificate III in Landscape Construction.

Studying the Certificate II in Horticulture at Holmesglen

Studying the Certificate II in Horticulture at Holmesglen provides you with hands-on skills and real-world experience to start a career in the horticulture industry. With practical training in building retaining walls, laying paving, garden maintenance, and soil testing, you’ll gain confidence working outdoors. You’ll also learn to identify plant pests and diseases, drive tractors, and use ride-on mowers. Holmesglen’s experienced teachers offer personalised support, guiding you through every step as you build essential industry skills. Small class sizes ensure you receive individual attention, and a focus on practical learning prepares you for a range of horticultural roles. At Holmesglen, you'll find a supportive environment and dedicated teachers ready to help you succeed.

Entry Requirements

When undertaking this course, you must be enrolled and attending a school as a VCE or VCE VM student.
Prior to enrolment or commencement of training you will be required to complete a literacy and numeracy assessment and a pre-training interview.<p>These will assist with determining your suitability to the course, verify your training plan, and identify any learning support needs.

Recognition of prior learning

You may be able to reduce the number of units to be studied in your chosen course by measuring skills acquired through work, life experiences or qualifications obtained from formal studies or training. AQF qualifications and statements of attainment issued by another registered training organisation will be recognised by Holmesglen. Read more about Recognition of Prior Learning, Credits and Advanced Standing.

Course Structure

Timetable

Classes run from 1pm to 5pm on Wednesdays (one day per week on campus).<p>Please note that the timetable is subject to change.<p>To receive this qualification you must complete eight core units and 7 elective units.<p>Elective units have been chosen by Holmesglen based on feedback from industry.<p>If you have already completed other eligible elective units, these may be counted as credit towards completion of this program.
Unit code Unit name
AHCWHS202 Participate in workplace health and safety processes
AHCPMG202 Treat plant pests, diseases and disorders
AHCSOL203 Assist with soil or growing media sampling and testing
AHCPCM204 Recognise plants
AHCMOM203 Operate basic machinery and equipment
AHCPGD207 Plant trees and shrubs
AHCWRK211 Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
AHCPMG201 Treat weeds
Unit code Unit name
AHCLSC206 Assist with landscape construction work
AHCNSY207 Undertake propagation activities
AHCLSC209 Lay paving
AHCIRG221 Assist with pressurised irrigation operations
AHCCHM201 Apply chemicals under supervision
AHCPGD209 Prune shrubs and small trees
AHCTRF208 Support turf establishment

Assessment

Assessments are designed to provide learners with opportunities to demonstrate they have attained the required skills and knowledge using a range of practically based activities and tasks, as required by recognised standards.

How to apply

Please contact your secondary school for information on how to apply.

Outcomes

Qualification and Recognition

On completion you will receive AHC20422 Certificate II in Horticulture.

Industry Connections

Fees

For VET Delivered to Secondary Students Contact your school to discuss fees

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