Certificate II in Horticulture

AHC20422

This page is updated when information changes, but it's always best to talk to your training provider to confirm course details before you enrol.

Overview

This qualification describes the skills and knowledge for a range of entry level horticulture job roles.

Individuals with this qualification carry out routine tasks under supervision where the work is predictable and structured with limited judgement requirements.

The qualification is suited to VET programs delivered to secondary school students or learners with no previous connection to the horticulture industry or relevant employment history.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

  • Financial help

    • Government funding is available for this course. Check your eligibility for:

      • Career Start (general)
      • Career Start (traineeship)

      *To be eligible for this funding, you have to do a traineeship.

      Check your eligibility

  • Cost

    Course costs can vary by provider and location. Ask your training provider for a cost estimate.

    • VET Student Loans are not available
    • You may need to pay for equipment or materials.

    To see how government funding could help to reduce the cost of your course, check your eligibility for funding.

  • On-the-job training

    • Completing this course through a traineeship can help you to learn the skills you need.

    This traineeship is available:

    • Horticulture Level 2

  • Entry requirements

    This course doesn't have any entry requirements. It could be a good starting point for your career.

  • Duration

    You complete this course when you’ve learned the skills, not after a set amount of time. The times shown are estimates.

    • Through traineeship:
      1 year
    • Qualification only:
      6 months – 1 year

  • Delivery options

    You may be able to access this training in these ways:

    • Workplace-based
    • Some classroom learning
    • Part-time available
    • Partially online
    • Practical learning

Course content

This course is made up of units.

All courses have core units—these are mandatory for completing the course. Most courses also have elective units, which you can choose from to suit your needs and interests. Not all training providers offer every elective, so check with your provider to find out which electives they can offer you.

For more information about course content, talk to your training provider or visit the National Training Register.

Unit Unit type
Assist with soil or growing media sampling and testing Core
Operate basic machinery and equipment Core
Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices Core
Participate in workplace health and safety processes Core
Plant trees and shrubs Core
Recognise plants Core
Treat plant pests, diseases and disorders Core
Treat weeds Core
Apply chemicals under supervision Elective
Apply treatments to trees Elective
Assist with landscape construction work Elective
Assist with low volume irrigation operations Elective
Assist with pressurised irrigation operations Elective
Care for nursery plants Elective
Collect and record production data Elective
Collect, prepare and preserve plant specimens Elective
Develop and apply thinking and problem solving skills Elective
Follow site biosecurity procedures Elective
Install tree protection devices Elective
Lay paving Elective
Licence to drive a heavy rigid vehicle Elective
Licence to drive a light rigid vehicle Elective
Licence to drive a medium rigid vehicle Elective
Maintain indoor plants Elective
Maintain properties and structures Elective
Observe and report on weather Elective
Observe workplace quality assurance procedures Elective
Operate quad bikes Elective
Operate side by side utility vehicles Elective
Operate tractors Elective
Participate in workplace communications Elective
Pot up plants Elective
Prepare and maintain plant displays Elective
Provide information on products and services Elective
Prune shrubs and small trees Elective
Shift materials safely using manual handling methods Elective
Support gardening work Elective
Support turf establishment Elective
Transplant shrubs and small trees Elective
Undertake operational maintenance of machinery Elective
Undertake propagation activities Elective
Use and maintain basic hand tools and equipment for garden and farm Elective
Use hand and power tools Elective
Work effectively in industry Elective

Job prospects

The Certificate II in Horticulture sets you up for roles like these, but the skills you learn could take you even further.

  • Flower Grower

    ANZSCO 121212

    Plant, cultivate and harvest flowering and foliage plants.

    Recommended education level:
    Bachelor degree or higher

  • Fruit and Nut Grower

    ANZSCO 121213

    Plant, cultivate and harvest plants that bear fruits or nuts.

    Recommended education level:
    Bachelor degree or higher

  • Grape Grower

    ANZSCO 121215

    Plant, cultivate and harvest table or wine grapes.

    Recommended education level:
    Bachelor degree or higher

  • Mixed Crop Farmer

    ANZSCO 121216

    Plant, cultivate and harvest a variety of crops.

    Recommended education level:
    Bachelor degree or higher

  • Vegetable Grower

    ANZSCO 121221

    Plant, cultivate and harvest vegetables.

    Recommended education level:
    Bachelor degree or higher

  • Other Crop Farmer

    ANZSCO 121299

    Plant, cultivate and harvest various crops.

    Recommended education level:
    Bachelor degree or higher

  • Gardener (General)

    ANZSCO 362211

    Gardeners (General) plant, cultivate and maintain parks and gardens.

    Recommended education level:
    Certificate III or IV

  • Landscape Gardener

    ANZSCO 362213

    Landscape Gardeners plan and construct garden landscapes.

    Recommended education level:
    Certificate III or IV

  • Garden Labourer

    ANZSCO 841411

    Garden Labourers assist in cultivating and maintaining gardens.

    Recommended education level:
    Certificate I or secondary education

  • Nursery Hand (Horticulture)

    ANZSCO 841412

    Nursery Hands (Horticulture) assist in propagating, cultivating and harvesting plants in horticultural nurseries.

    Recommended education level:
    Certificate I or secondary education

Training providers delivering Certificate II in Horticulture

It's a good idea to research multiple training providers to make sure you're getting the right training for you.

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How to enrol in this course

To enrol, choose a training provider that offers this course. You can see provider details on this page.

When you find one that you think suits you, visit their website or contact them directly to confirm details like start dates, fees, funding, delivery locations and delivery options.

The provider will guide you through the enrolment process.

Delivery locations can change as students enrol. If you're doing any workplace-based training, like an apprenticeship, this will take place in a different location from your classroom training. Contact your training provider to confirm delivery locations.
Government funding may be available. Contact your training provider to confirm.
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