Qualification Outline
22/07/2026 4:44 AM AWST
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Certificate II in Production Horticulture
Certificate II in Production Horticulture
AHC20316
BCW5
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.00 | 21/10/2019 | Current | Transition (Replaced) |
| 1.00 | 27/06/2016 | Replaced | Approved |
Description
The qualification enables individuals to select a tree cropping, vegetable or berry production, grape growing or mushroom production context as a job focus, or a mixture in the case of mixed enterprises.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = fifteen (15)Core Units = one (1)
Elective Units = fourteen (14)
- select four (4) units from Group A
- select seven (7) units from Group A or B
- three (3) units may be selected from Group B or this or any other endorsed Training Package or Accredited Course.
- Selected units must be relevant to job outcomes in production horticulture and must be chosen to ensure the integrity of the qualification outcome at AQF level 2.
1. Core Units
One (1) unit must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BAT00 | AHCWHS201 | Participate in work health and safety processes | 40 | Unit of competency |
2. Group A Elective Units
At least four (4) units must be chosen from Group A.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of the available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BAT45 | AHCCHM201 | Apply chemicals under supervision | 35 | Unit of competency |
| BAS70 | AHCSOL202 | Assist with soil or growing media sampling and testing | 25 | Unit of competency |
| BAL86 | AHCPHT205 | Carry out post-harvest operations | 25 | Unit of competency |
| BAS29 | AHCBIO202 | Follow site quarantine procedures | 24 | Unit of competency |
| BAU05 | AHCMOM203 | Operate basic machinery and equipment | 35 | Unit of competency |
| BAM98 | AHCWRK209 | Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices | 20 | Unit of competency |
| BAR44 | AHCPHT201 | Plant horticultural crops | 20 | Unit of competency |
| OBJ59 | AHCPHT214 | Support horticultural crop harvesting | 24 | Unit of competency |
| BAO90 | AHCPMG202 | Treat plant pests, diseases and disorders | 35 | Unit of competency |
| BAR65 | AHCPMG201 | Treat weeds | 35 | Unit of competency |
3. Group B Elective Units
Up to ten (10) units may be chosen from Group B.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D453 | AHC20310 | Certificate II in Production Horticulture | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BGG4 | AHC20320 | Certificate II in Production Horticulture | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
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