Certificate II in Horticulture - AHC20422

TAFE Queensland Brisbane

Type of institution: TAFE Institute
Level: Vocational Education and Training (VET)
CRICOS: 03020E

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

Study information

CampusFeesMid year intakeAttendance
ACACIA RIDGE International: $6,800 No
  • Full-time : 6 months
Alexandra Hills International: $6,800 No
  • Full-time : 6 months
Bracken Ridge International: $6,800 No
  • Full-time : 6 months
BUNDABERG International: $6,800 No
  • Full-time : 6 months
Caboolture International: $6,800 No
  • Full-time : 6 months
Charleville International: $6,800 No
  • Full-time : 6 months
Charleville International: $6,800 No
  • Full-time : 6 months
Chinchilla International: $6,800 No
  • Full-time : 6 months
Chinchilla International: $6,800 No
  • Full-time : 6 months
Coolangatta International: $6,800 No
  • Full-time : 6 months
Dalby International: $6,800 No
  • Full-time : 6 months
Dalby International: $6,800 No
  • Full-time : 6 months
EAGLE FARM International: $6,800 No
  • Full-time : 6 months
Grovely (Keperra) International: $6,800 No
  • Full-time : 6 months
Gympie International: $6,800 No
  • Full-time : 6 months
HERVEY BAY International: $6,800 No
  • Full-time : 6 months
Inala International: $6,800 No
  • Full-time : 6 months
Ipswich International: $6,800 No
  • Full-time : 6 months
Kingaroy International: $6,800 No
  • Full-time : 6 months
Loganlea (Meadowbrook) International: $6,800 No
  • Full-time : 6 months
Maryborough International: $6,800 No
  • Full-time : 6 months
Mooloolaba International: $6,800 No
  • Full-time : 6 months
Mount Gravatt International: $6,800 No
  • Full-time : 6 months
NAMBOUR International: $6,800 No
  • Full-time : 6 months
Nurunderi International: $6,800 No
  • Full-time : 6 months
Redcliffe International: $6,800 No
  • Full-time : 6 months
ROBINA International: $6,800 No
  • Full-time : 6 months
Roma International: $6,800 No
  • Full-time : 6 months
Roma International: $6,800 No
  • Full-time : 6 months
South Bank (Brisbane) International: $6,800 No
  • Full-time : 6 months
SPRINGFIELD CENTRAL International: $6,800 No
  • Full-time : 6 months
Sunshine Coast Health Institute International: $6,800 No
  • Full-time : 6 months
TOOWOOMBA International: $6,800 No
  • Full-time : 6 months
TOOWOOMBA International: $6,800 No
  • Full-time : 6 months
Warwick International: $6,800 No
  • Full-time : 6 months
Warwick International: $6,800 No
  • Full-time : 6 months
Yarrabilba International: $6,800 No
  • Full-time : 6 months

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