Certificate II In Horticulture

Learn the basics to commence a career in the horticulture industry while completing your secondary school studies

This course is designed to introduce students to the theories and practices necessary to prepare them for entry into this dynamic industry.

It provides exposure to the main facets of the parks, nursery and landscape industries, contained within the general sphere of horticulture.

Proposed timetable 1st & 2nd Year Students (subject to numbers):
8:30am- 12:30pm (Wednesdays at Mornington Peninsula)
8:30am- 12:30pm (Fridays at Cranbourne)
1:00pm- 5:00pm (Fridays at Cranbourne).

Course code: AHC20422
Delivery location: Cranbourne, Mornington Peninsula
International: Not available for International students
Length: Part Time, 2 years.
Commencing: February

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Learning outcomes
Structured Workplace Learning (SWL)
80 hours recommended but not mandatory

Contribution to the VCE and VCE Vocational Major
Please speak to your VET coordinator for more information about contribution to VCE or VCE VM

Training and employment outcomes
landscape labourer
horticulture assistant

Study units

Unit code	Unit Description
AHCCHM201	Apply chemicals under supervision
AHCLSC206	Assist with landscape construction work
AHCSOL203	Assist with soil or growing media sampling and testing
AHCNSY206	Care for nursery plants
AHCMOM203	Operate basic machinery and equipment
AHCWRK211	Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
AHCWHS202	Participate in workplace health and safety processes
AHCPGD207	Plant trees and shrubs
AHCNSY205	Pot up plants
AHCPGD209	Prune shrubs and small trees
AHCPCM204	Recognise plants
AHCPMG202	Treat plant pests, diseases and disorders
AHCPMG201	Treat weeds
AHCNSY207	Undertake propagation activities
AHCPER222	Use and maintain basic hand tools and equipment for garden and farm

Course and career pathways

Nationally recognised training	Certificate II In Horticulture	Certificate III In Horticulture
Possible job outcome	landscape labourer horticulture assistant	landscape labourer maintenance gardener production nursery worker horticulturist

Admission requirements

Entry requirements are ACSF exit level 1 - working level 2 for both literacy and numeracy

Fees

Fees for VETDSS programs vary from school to school due to a range of factors.

Please contact your school's VET coordinator to determine what fees you will need to contribute to undertake this program.

How to apply

VETDSS enrolments are processed through secondary school VET coordinators.
If you are interested in completing this program, please contact your school VET Coordinator.

For any other queries, please email VETDSS@chisholm.edu.au.
What to bring
Students are required to have safety footwear, sunscreen and a hat for every lesson.