An ATC horticulture qualification is flexible and contextualised to suit your current workplace or future career aspirations.

Horticulture is one of the fastest growing industries in Australia, and this sector plays an important role in delivering economic, social and environmental value.

Certificate II in Horticulture

AHC20422 – Certificate II in Horticulture

The nationally accredited Certificate II in Horticulture is the place to start your career as a horticulture assistant in a skills shortage industry. Get your hands dirty as you learn how to create and maintain beautiful gardens, assist in soil sampling and nurture plants back to health.

 

Learn New Skills

Through a mix of theory and practical coursework, learn to:

  • Develop plant recognition skills
  • Manage pest and disease control
  • Use propagation techniques
  • Understand soil characteristics
  • Use pruning skills

 

Develop Your Talent

Develop the attributes to help you get ahead:

  • Work independently and as part of a team
  • Develop your communication skills
  • Manage competing priorities

 

Achieve Your Goals

Completing this course will provide you with:

  • A nationally recognised Certificate II qualification
  • A strong foundation to go further with a Certificate III Apprenticeship

 

  • Course type

    • Traineeship
    • Direct enrolment

  • Study Mode

    Flexible delivery – Including online delivery with some projects, activities and workplace skills-based training.

  • Duration

    Traineeship

    12 months

    Direct enrolment

    6 – 12 months

    Individual training plans will be developed to ensure successful completion of the course taking into consideration the needs and resources of each student.

  • Fees

    • Government subsidised
    • Fee paying

    Contact us to find out about eligibility for government subsidies and fees.

  • Career Opportunities

    • Parks and Gardens assistant
    • Garden labourer
    • Landscape and garden labourer
    • Horticulture assistant

  • Entry requirements

    Traineeship:

    To be eligible for this course you must:

    • Be in relevant employment as this course is delivered in the workplace
    • Have a signed traineeship contract

    Thinking about a traineeship? Enquire today.

     

    Non-traineeship:

    There are no entry requirements for non-trainees. You can enrol in this course now.

  • Units

    15 units must be completed:

    • 8 core units
    • 7 elective units

     

    Core Units

    AHCMOM203 Operate basic machinery and equipment

    AHCPCM204 Recognise plants

    AHCPGD207 Plant trees and shrubs

    AHCPMG201 Treat weeds

    AHCPMG202 Treat plant pests, diseases and disorders

    AHCSOL203 Assist with soil or growing media sampling and testing

    AHCWHS202 Participate in workplace health and safety processes

    AHCWRK211 Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices

     

    Elective Units

    Please contact us for more information regarding elective unit options.