Cert II in Horticulture - AHC20422
Qualification Overview:
Qualification Name:
Cert II in Horticulture
Qualification Code and Units of Competency:
AHC20422
Processing time:
You can get your desired qualification through RPL pathways within four weeks of getting the sufficient information and evidence of the supporting documents.
Why study Cert II in Horticulture ?
This certification supports a variety of job responsibilities and duties that can lead to a horticulture trade certification.
At the time of publication, this qualification was not subject to any occupational licencing, legislation, or certification requirements.
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The Cert II in Horticulture gives understanding to the individuals about the variety of functional works and job roles that can lead to trade qualification of horticulture.
- Photo (latest)
- Passport
- Resume / CV
- Payslips/work contract/ABN if self-employed
- Letter of Employment (onshore / offshore)
- Current employment contracts
- Evidence of overseas qualifications (if available)
- Transcripts or assessments from related previous qualifications.
- Videos or photos at your work (at least 2 from each task)
- Apprenticeship papers (if available)
- OHS/WHS policies and procedures
- Safe work method statements
- Job safety analysis (if available)
- Evaluation: One of experienced RPL ADVISOR consultants can conduct a free, no-obligation RPL skills check.
- Your Experience: Compiling and submitting your ‘Experience Portfolio’, which includes photographs and videos of you on the job, references, past credentials, and your latest resume, among other things.
- RTO Reviews the Evidence: Using an RPL assessment, a certified assessor from one of our collaborating RTOs can review the evidence and decide whether you are competent in the units for that certification.
- Interview: If all supporting documents meet the requirement of the desired qualification, then the RTO may take your interview.
- Your Certificate: If the RTO determines that you are qualified in all relevant units of competency, the Registered Training Organisation will grant you a certificate.
Cert II in Horticulture
To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in:
- 15 units of competency:
- 5 core units plus
- 10 elective units.
Elective units must ensure the integrity of the qualification’s Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) alignment and contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome. The electives are to be chosen as follows:
- 8 units from the electives listed below
- 2 units may be selected from the remaining electives list below and/or from this or any other currently endorsed Training Package or Accredited Course.
CORE UNITS
| AHCPCM201 | Recognise plants |
| AHCPMG201 | Treat weeds |
| AHCPMG202 | Treat plant pests, diseases and disorders |
| AHCSOL202 | Assist with soil or growing media sampling and testing |
| AHCWHS201 | Participate in work health and safety processes |
Elective Units
An asterisk (*) next to the unit code indicates that there are prerequisite requirements which must be met when packaging the qualification. Please refer to the Prerequisite requirements table for details.
| AHCARB201 | Apply a range of treatments to trees |
| AHCARB206 | Operate and maintain stump grinding machines |
| AHCARB303* | Perform pruning operations |
| AHCARB311 | Tie, dress, set and finish arborist knots |
| AHCARB312* | Use standard climbing techniques to access trees |
| AHCCHM201 | Apply chemicals under supervision |
| AHCINF203 | Maintain properties and structures |
| AHCINF204 | Fabricate and repair metal or plastic structures |
| AHCIRG215 | Assist with low volume irrigation operations |
| AHCIRG217 | Assist with pressurised irrigation operations |
| AHCLSC201 | Assist with landscape construction work |
| AHCLSC202 | Construct low-profile timber or modular retaining walls |
| AHCLSC203 | Install aggregate paths |
| AHCLSC204 | Lay paving |
| AHCLSC205 | Install tree protection devices |
| AHCMOM202 | Operate tractors |
| AHCMOM203 | Operate basic machinery and equipment |
| AHCMOM204 | Undertake operational maintenance of machinery |
| AHCMOM205 | Operate vehicles |
| AHCMOM211 | Operate side by side utility vehicles |
| AHCMOM212 | Operate quad bikes |
| AHCMOM213 | Operate and maintain chainsaws |
| AHCNSY201 | Pot up plants |
| AHCNSY202 | Care for nursery plants |
| AHCNSY203 | Undertake propagation activities |
| AHCNSY204 | Maintain indoor plants |
| AHCPCM202 | Collect, prepare and preserve plant specimens |
| AHCPCM203* | Fell small trees |
| AHCPGD201 | Plant trees and shrubs |
| AHCPGD202 | Prepare and maintain plant displays |
| AHCPGD203 | Prune shrubs and small trees |
| AHCPGD204 | Transplant small trees |
| AHCPGD205 | Prepare a grave site |
| AHCPGD206 | Conduct visual inspection of park facilities |
| AHCTRF201 | Assist with turf construction |
| AHCTRF202 | Prepare turf surfaces for play |
| AHCTRF203 | Renovate grassed areas |
| AHCTRF204 | Support turf establishment |
| AHCWRK204 | Work effectively in the industry |
| AHCWRK205 | Participate in workplace communications |
| AHCWRK206 | Observe enterprise quality assurance procedures |
| AHCWRK207 | Collect and record production data |
| AHCWRK208 | Provide information on products and services |
| AHCWRK209 | Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices |
| BSBINM201 | Process and maintain workplace information |
| BSBWOR204 | Use business technology |
| FWPCOT2236 | Fall trees manually (basic) |
| FWPCOT2239 | Trim and cut felled trees |
| FWPFGM2207 | Undertake brushcutting operations |
| FWPFGM3212 | Fall trees manually (intermediate) |
| FWPHAR2206 | Operate a mobile chipper/mulcher |
| MEM18001C | Use hand tools |
| MEM18002B | Use power tools/hand held operations |
| SIRRINV002 | Control stock |
| SIRRMER001 | Produce visual merchandise displays |
| SIRRRTF001 | Balance and secure point-of-sale terminal |
| SIRXCEG001 | Engage the customer |
| SIRXIND002 | Organise and maintain the store environment |
| SIRXPDK001 | Advise on products and services |
| SIRXSLS001 | Sell to the retail customer |
| SIRXSLS002 | Follow point-of-sale handling procedures |
| TLID1001 | Shift materials safely using manual handling methods |
Prerequisite requirements
| Unit of competency | Prerequisite requirement |
| AHCARB303 Perform pruning operations | FWPCOT2237 Maintain chainsaws FWPCOT2239 Trim and cut felled trees OR FWPCOT3238 Operate a pole saw |
| AHCARB312 Use standard climbing techniques to access trees | AHCARB311 Tie, dress, set and finish arborist knots |
| AHCPCM203 Fell small trees | AHCMOM213 Operate and maintain chainsaws |
