AHC20422
Certificate II in Horticulture

Horticulture, Landscaping, Conservation & Land Management

Further Study Opportunities

Certificate III and IV in Horticulture
Certificate III in Landscape Design
Certificate III in Landscape Construction
Diploma of Horticulture

Overview

Learn to create sustainable environments with the Certificate II in Horticulture. Gain hands-on experience in gardens, parks, and nurseries while learning plant identification, selection, and pest and weed control. You’ll also develop skills in propagation, pruning, and soil and plant nutrition. This course prepares you for roles across horticulture, including landscaping, parks, and nurseries. Students may attain qualification upon satisfactory completion of all units.

Duration
2 Years
Credits

VPC: Each completed 90-hour block of VET equals one VPC credit.

VCE/VCE VM: Recognition of up to four VCE VET units at Units 1&2 level, and a VCE VET Unit 3–4 sequence.

ATAR: Students will be eligible for a 10% increment.

VASS: VE1

Course Details

Delivery Mode: Face to face onsite at the Host school(s)

Core Units of Competency:

  • AHCWHS201 Participate in work health and safety processes
  • AHCWRK209 Participate in environmentally sustainable work practice
Structured Workplace Learning

It is strongly recommended that students undertake a minimum 80 hours of work placement.

Prerequisites: No prerequisites required.

Career Pathways

With additional training and experience possible future career pathways may include work in the following areas/sectors:

  • Nursery Assistant
  • Parks And Gardens Assistant
  • Landscape Designer
  • Gardening Maintenance
  • Sports Turf Farming
  • Production Nursery Worker
  • Irrigation Specialist
Fees

Please speak with your VET Coordinator for further information, including any applicable fees and whether a uniform is required.

Host Schools
Days/Times
Bundoora Secondary College (Melbourne Polytechnic) VEG Education, 45732
Wednesday
1.00pm—4.30pm
Units 1-4