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- Learning MethodOnline
- IntakesStart anytime
- LocationsAustralia Wide
- DurationSelf-paced
Max 18 months
Please note that Open Colleges is a private institution and it is unlikely any government funding will be available for this course. This course will not qualify for Free TAFE.
Course Overview
Accreditation: Nationally Recognised Qualification
Career Outcomes:
- Landscape Gardener
- Horticulturalist Assistant
If you are a home gardener or sole trader working in the industry, AHC20416 Certificate II in Horticulture will teach you essential skills and knowledge in horticulture.
In this course, you will learn to: recognise plants, fundamentals of potting, soil testing, and much more. Please find a full list of subjects further below.
You will also get an opportunity to choose one of the three stream areas to enhance your learning. These streams include: nursery, parks and gardens, and landscaping. Please request a course guide in order to find out more.
There is a requirement to have access to a workplace to complete certain workplace projects for this course. Please enquire now for a Course Guide for more details on the workplace requirements.
Upon completion of this course, you will be issued with a AHC20416 Certificate II in Horticulture by Open Colleges (RTO: 90796).
Enquire now to find out more.
Job Outcomes
- Crop workers
- Gardener
- Horticulturalist Assistant
- Landscape Gardener
- Landscaping Assistant
- Nursery Assistant
Prerequisite & Entry Criteria
Education
There are no formal education entry requirements for this course.
Minimum age
You will need to be at least 16 years old. If you are under 18 your enrolment form will need to be signed by a parent or guardian.
Workplace projects
You will need to have access to a workplace, or workplaces, in which you can complete your projects and presentations (video demonstrations). Your workplace must be approved by Open Colleges as a suitable and safe environment. The workplace supervisor verifies the activity and you as the student, but does not assess your competence. The projects and presentations are evaluated by an Open Colleges assessor, who will judge competency based on the written and visual evidence you submit online.
Please request a course guide to find out more.
Equipment and tools
You will need to have access to specific tools and equipment for this course. Please request a course guide to see these requirements.
Subjects
| AHCPCM204 | Recognise plants |
| AHCPCM202 | Collect, prepare and preserve plant specimens |
| AHCWHS201 | Participate in work health and safety processes |
| AHCWRK208 | Provide information on products and services |
| AHCSOL202 | Assist with soil or growing media sampling and testing |
| AHCPGD201 | Plant trees and shrubs |
| AHCNSY303 | Install and maintain plant displays |
| AHCPMG201 | Treat weeds |
| AHCPMG202 | Treat plant pests, diseases and disorders |
| AHCPGD203 | Prune shrubs and small trees |
| AHCWRK209 | Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices |
| AHCWRK204 | Work effectively in the industry |
| AHCNSY203 | Undertake propagation activities |
| AHCNSY201 | Pot up plants |
| AHCNSY301 | Maintain nursery plants |
| AHCMOM203 | Operate basic machinery and equipment |
| AHCINF203 | Maintain properties and structures |
| AHCTRF204 | Support turf establishment |
| AHCMOM203 | Operate basic machinery and equipment |
| AHCLSC204 | Lay paving |
| AHCLSC201 | Assist with landscape construction work |
Fees
PLEASE NOTE – Open Colleges is a privately-run Registered Training Organisation (RTO), not government-run like a TAFE. Therefore, Open Colleges cannot offer government funding. Please check eligibility requirements before beginning an enrolment with Open Colleges.
Fees for this course depend on the payment method and any existing promotions available with Open Colleges.
Always remember to enquire about any:
- Discounts
- Payment Plans
which may be available.
About the Institution
Open Colleges (RTO 90796) is an Australian education market leader with over 125 years of experience. Now an online learning market leader, Open Colleges focuses on supporting individuals to learn at their own pace.