Cert II in Horticulture
Welcome to AHC20416 Certificate II in Horticulture @ MCSHS
This course is being delivered in partnership with AXIOM COLLEGE RTO # 40489 (http://www.axiomcollege.com.au)
Kick start your career in horticulture with this entry-level course. This qualification will give you the foundation knowledge needed work with plants. The industry is experiencing strong growth with up to 50,000 job openings expected in nurseries and gardens across Australia in the next five years.
This course will give you the practical skills and knowledge needed to recognise and identify plants, treat weeds, operate basic machinery and equipment, and propagate plants.
Over the next two years we shall complete the following:
UNITS OF COMPETENCY
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UNIT CODE |
UNIT NAME |
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AHCWHS201 |
Participate in work health and safety processes |
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AHCPCM201 |
Recognise plants |
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AHCPMG201 |
Treat weeds |
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AHCPMG202 |
Treat plant pests, diseases and disorders |
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AHCSOL202 |
Assist with soil or growing media sampling and testing |
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AHCNSY201 |
Pot up plants |
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AHCNSY203 |
Undertake propagation activities |
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AHCPGD203 |
Prune shrubs and small trees |
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AHCWRK208 |
Provide information on products and services |
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AHCMOM203 |
Operate basic machinery and equipment |
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AHCPCM202 |
Collect, prepare and preserve plant specimens |
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AHCWRK205 |
Participate in workplace communications |
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AHCWRK204 |
Work effectively in the industry |
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AHCWRK209 |
Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices |
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TLID1001 |
Shift materials safely using manual handling methods |
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES AND PATHWAYS Successful completion of this course will qualify you to work as a horticultural assistant, or a nursery or garden labourer. You will also get the foundation knowledge needed to undertake further study in this field.