Certificate II in Horticulture - AHC20422
Wodonga Institute of TAFE
Type of institution: TAFE Institute
Level: Pre-degree
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This qualification describes the skills and knowledge for a range of entry level horticulture job roles.Individuals with this qualification carry out routine tasks under supervision where the work is predictable and structured with limited judgement requirements.The qualification is suited to VET programs delivered to secondary school students or learners with no previous connection to the horticulture industry or relevant employment history.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Subjects
- Recognise plants
- Care for nursery plants
- Undertake propagation activities
- Licence to drive a heavy rigid vehicle
- Prepare and maintain plant displays
- Collect and record production data
- Observe workplace quality assurance procedures
- Assist with soil or growing media sampling and testing
- Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
- Operate tractors
- Assist with pressurised irrigation operations
- Participate in workplace health and safety processes
- Support turf establishment
- Transplant shrubs and small trees
- Support gardening work
- Operate quad bikes
- Shift materials safely using manual handling methods
- Plant trees and shrubs
- Treat plant pests, diseases and disorders
- Pot up plants
- Observe and report on weather
- Use hand and power tools
- Follow site biosecurity procedures
- Provide information on products and services
- Licence to drive a light rigid vehicle
- Lay paving
- Work effectively in industry
- Participate in workplace communications
- Licence to drive a medium rigid vehicle
- Operate side by side utility vehicles
- Develop and apply thinking and problem solving skills
- Maintain indoor plants
- Assist with landscape construction work
- Treat weeds
- Prune shrubs and small trees
- Assist with low volume irrigation operations
- Apply treatments to trees
- Undertake operational maintenance of machinery
- Maintain properties and structures
- Collect, prepare and preserve plant specimens
- Install tree protection devices
- Apply chemicals under supervision
- Use and maintain basic hand tools and equipment for garden and farm
- Operate basic machinery and equipment
Standard entry requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Entry | Mid year intake | Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wodonga | Domestic: $2,200 | No |
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