Qualification Outline
22/07/2026 5:25 AM AWST
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Certificate II in Floriculture
Certificate II in Floriculture
AHC21516
BCX8
Replaced
Transition (Replaced)
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 27/06/2016 | Current | Approved |
Description
This qualification provides an occupational outcome in floriculture. The floriculture industry expects this qualification to be achieved to meet job outcomes at this level.
No occupational 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 three (3) units from Group A
- select eight (8) 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 floriculture and must be chosen to ensure the integrity of the qualification outcome at AQF level 2
1. Core Unit
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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BAS70 | AHCSOL202 | Assist with soil or growing media sampling and testing | 25 | Unit of competency |
| BAQ20 | AHCNSY202 | Care for nursery plants | 25 | Unit of competency |
| BAL86 | AHCPHT205 | Carry out post-harvest operations | 25 | Unit of competency |
| BAR44 | AHCPHT201 | Plant horticultural crops | 20 | Unit of competency |
| BAM50 | AHCNSY201 | Pot up plants | 24 | Unit of competency |
| BAN27 | AHCPCM201 | Recognise plants | 40 | Unit of competency |
| BAO07 | AHCPHT203 | Support horticultural crop harvesting | 24 | Unit of competency |
| BAN63 | AHCPHT204 | Undertake field budding and grafting | 30 | Unit of competency |
| BAL43 | AHCNSY203 | Undertake propagation activities | 35 | Unit of competency |
3. Group B Elective Units
Up to eleven (11) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| D465 | AHC21510 | Certificate II in Floriculture | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BGG4 | AHC20320 | Certificate II in Production Horticulture | Qualification |
No information
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
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