Qualification Outline

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22/07/2026 6:00 AM AWST

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Certificate II in Horticulture

Certificate II in Horticulture

Qualification
National Code:
AHC20410
State Code:
D454
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0503 - Horticulture And Viticulture
Original TGA Release Date
01/03/2013
Approved Date
30/11/2011
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
B
Nominal Hours
452
Duration
1 Semester
Current Release Number
3.00
Current Release Date
01/03/2013
VET Act Conditions
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
3.00 01/03/2013 Current Approved
Description

This qualification underpins a range of work functions and job roles that can lead to a horticultural trade qualification.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
Completion of fifteen (15) units made up of:
- two (2) core units and
- thirteen (13) elective units.
- a minimum of three (3) units must come from elective group A
- a minimum of seven (7) units must come from elective groups A or B
- a maximum of three (3) units may be selected from units aligned to Certificates II or III in AHC10 or from any other currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course. Selected units must meet job outcomes relevant to horticulture.
1. Core Units

Two (2) units must be completed

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
D7307 AHCWRK209A Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices 20 Unit of competency
D7092 AHCOHS201A Participate in OHS processes 10 Unit of competency
2. Group A Elective Units

A minimum of three (3) units must be chosen from Group A.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
D6648 AHCARB201A Apply a range of treatments to trees 30 Unit of competency
D6910 AHCLSC201A Assist with landscape construction work 35 Unit of competency
D7252 AHCTRF201A Assist with turf construction 25 Unit of competency
D7145 AHCPCM202A Collect, prepare and preserve plant specimens 24 Unit of competency
D7108 AHCPGD206A Conduct visual inspection of park facilities 35 Unit of competency
D6911 AHCLSC202A Construct low-profile timber or modular retaining walls 30 Unit of competency
S4654 FPIFGM2208A Fall trees manually (basic) 80 Unit of competency
S4665 FPIFGM3204A Fall trees manually (intermediate) 80 Unit of competency
D6649 AHCARB202A Fell small trees 30 Unit of competency
D6912 AHCLSC203A Install aggregate paths 30 Unit of competency
D6914 AHCLSC205A Install tree protection devices 24 Unit of competency
D6913 AHCLSC204A Lay paving 30 Unit of competency
D7082 AHCNSY204A Maintain indoor plants 30 Unit of competency
D6027 FPIHAR2206B Operate a mobile chipper/mulcher 30 Unit of competency
D6652 AHCARB205A Operate and maintain chainsaws 35 Unit of competency
D6650 AHCARB203A Perform above ground pruning 30 Unit of competency
D7103 AHCPGD201A Plant trees and shrubs 30 Unit of competency
D7079 AHCNSY201A Pot up plants 24 Unit of competency
D7107 AHCPGD205A Prepare a grave site 24 Unit of competency
D7253 AHCTRF202A Prepare turf surfaces for play 20 Unit of competency
D7105 AHCPGD203A Prune shrubs and small trees 30 Unit of competency
D7144 AHCPCM201A Recognise plants 40 Unit of competency
D7254 AHCTRF203A Renovate grassed areas 30 Unit of competency
D7255 AHCTRF204A Support turf establishment 30 Unit of competency
D7080 AHCNSY202A Tend nursery plants 25 Unit of competency
D7106 AHCPGD204A Transplant small trees 30 Unit of competency
WA427 FPICOT2221B Trim and cross cut felled trees 40 Unit of competency
D7081 AHCNSY203A Undertake propagation activities 35 Unit of competency
D6651 AHCARB204A Undertake standard climbing techniques 24 Unit of competency
D6653 AHCARB206A Undertake stump removal 24 Unit of competency
3. Group B Elective Units

A minimum of seven (7) units may be chosen from Group B.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
S6192 SIRXSLS002A Advise on products and services 25 Unit of competency
D6756 AHCCHM201A Apply chemicals under supervision 30 Unit of competency
WD947 SIRXCCS201 Apply point-of-sale handling procedures 20 Unit of competency
S6110 SIRXADM001A Apply retail office procedures 15 Unit of competency
D6867 AHCIRG202A Assist with the operation of pressurised irrigation 24 Unit of competency
WD960 SIRXFIN201 Balance and secure point-of-sale terminal 20 Unit of competency
D7305 AHCWRK207A Collect and record production data 24 Unit of competency
D7242 AHCSOL201A Determine basic properties of soil and/or growing media 25 Unit of competency
D6864 AHCINF204A Fabricate and repair metal or plastic structures 30 Unit of competency
D6868 AHCIRG203A Install micro-irrigation systems 30 Unit of competency
WD948 SIRXCCS202 Interact with customers 35 Unit of competency
D6869 AHCIRG204A Lay irrigation and/or drainage pipes 20 Unit of competency
S6142 SIRXINV002A Maintain and order stock 35 Unit of competency
D6871 AHCIRG206A Maintain pressurised irrigation systems 30 Unit of competency
D6863 AHCINF203A Maintain properties and structures 30 Unit of competency
WD969 SIRXMER201 Merchandise products 35 Unit of competency
D7304 AHCWRK206A Observe enterprise quality assurance procedures 15 Unit of competency
D7006 AHCMOM203A Operate basic machinery and equipment 35 Unit of competency
D7014 AHCMOM212A Operate quad bikes 40 Unit of competency
S6136 SIRXICT001A Operate retail technology 20 Unit of competency
D7013 AHCMOM211A Operate side by side utility vehicles 40 Unit of competency
D7005 AHCMOM202A Operate tractors 40 Unit of competency
D7008 AHCMOM205A Operate vehicles 24 Unit of competency
S6118 SIRXCLM001A Organise and maintain work areas 15 Unit of competency
D7307 AHCWRK209A Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices 20 Unit of competency
D7303 AHCWRK205A Participate in workplace communications 24 Unit of competency
S6126 SIRXFIN002A Perform retail finance duties 25 Unit of competency
D7306 AHCWRK208A Provide information on products and services 35 Unit of competency
WD983 SIRXSLS201 Sell products and services 20 Unit of competency
D5061 TLID1001A Shift materials safely using manual handling methods 20 Unit of competency
D7123 AHCPMG202A Treat plant pests, diseases and disorders 35 Unit of competency
D7122 AHCPMG201A Treat weeds 35 Unit of competency
D7007 AHCMOM204A Undertake operational maintenance of machinery 30 Unit of competency
W5563 MEM18001C Use hand tools 18 Unit of competency
W5574 MEM18002B Use power tools/hand held operations 18 Unit of competency
D7302 AHCWRK204A Work effectively in the industry 40 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S334 RTF20103 Certificate II in Horticulture Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BDE6 AHC20416 Certificate II in Horticulture Qualification
No information
Entry Requirements

Entry requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
(TR05050) HORTICULTURE (LEVEL 2) Traineeship