Certificate II in Horticulture

Kickstart your career in the horticulture industry with the AHC20422 Certificate II in Horticulture. This entry-level qualification provides participants with the foundational knowledge needed to work with plants.
What You’ll Learn:

• Work safely and effectively in a horticultural environment
• Gain practical skills in a broad range of routine tasks such as planting, pruning, operating basic machinery, and caring for plants under supervision.
• Understand and follow workplace procedures, identify risks and hazards
• Handle tools and equipment properly and apply sustainable practices in garden or nursery settings.
• Basic machine operation and landscape construction work

This course is ideal for secondary school students or individuals new to the industry with no prior experience. It offers a structured and supportive entry point into horticulture, helping learners build confidence, develop practical competencies, and explore future career options in landscaping, nurseries, parks, and garden maintenance.

According to Jobs and Skills Australia, gardeners are one of the top 20 occupations in demand nationally. Employers are looking for qualified candidates who are hardworking, reliable, and have a positive attitude. Cultivate and grow your potential for a career in Horticulture with this qualification.

To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in:

• 15 units of competency:
  • 8 core units plus
  • 7 elective units.

Blended Option: Learning & Theory assessment online and practical face to face training.

Face to Face Option: Learning and Assessment face to face.

Campus

Some units of competency within this training program may involve physical activities, such as heavy lifting, standing for extended periods, or operating machinery, which may present challenges for individuals with physical limitations.

Students are encouraged to discuss any physical limitations or specific needs with our support team prior to enrolment so that reasonable adjustments can be considered to support their participation in the training program while maintaining the integrity of assessment outcomes.

As part of the enrolment process, you will need to undertake a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) and Digital Literacy indicator Assessment. This assessment is used to review your suitability for this course.

The minimum level required for entry to this Course is:

• Laptop
• Internet access
• Long sleeve shirt and pants
• Safety boots
• Gloves
• Sun protection

The VET in Schools Program has been designed to help you make good career and training choices, so you can leave school career-ready, informed and confident in what your future holds. VETiS offers a training pathway so that you can complete either a Certificate I or II while you are at school.  

This Qualification is available under the general training pathway for more information on VETiS programs and eligibility for funding please refer to the VET in Schools Program information under Funding and Pathways section on this website.

The Career Start Program provides individuals with the skills and support to start their career. The program provides training to help individuals find a job and supports those already employed to move into more skilled roles or full-time employment, including after completing an apprenticeship or traineeship. Career Start offers either a general training pathway or employment-based apprenticeship or traineeship pathway.

This Qualification is available under the general training pathway for more information on Career start programs and eligibility for funding please refer to the Career Start Program information under Funding and Pathways section on this website.

Students who are deemed competent will receive a Statement of Attainment recognised under the Australian Qualifications Framework. This certification is nationally recognised. The Statement is issued by Australian Trade Training College (RTO 31399)

The following employment pathways may be available to students who complete this qualification:

• Horticulture Assistant
• Horticulture Trainee 
• Nursery Worker

Where a student has a disability or learning difficulty, assessors will apply Australian Trade Training College reasonable adjustment to ensure that the student is not presented with artificial barriers to progress in the course. Reasonable adjustments may include the use of adaptive technology, educational support, verbal assessment, etc.

We will provide support to each student’s individual needs, providing additional educational and wellness support required for the student to meet the requirements of their training course.

Please review our student handbook and policies prior to applying for this course:

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