Certificate II in Horticulture

Do you enjoy learning in a hands-on environment? Are you someone who thrives when your practical skills are put to the test? Then read on!
A Certificate II in Horticulture can take you where you want to go. This exciting qualification will take you outdoors where you will develop and practice skills in machinery operation, plant growth, soils, diseases and pests.

Experience what the horticultural industry has to offer in a fun and practical way.
You’ll work very closely with our expert teachers, create and maintain garden beds and learn vital nursery and orchard skills. You will put your new knowledge into practice right away, increasing your confidence and employment opportunities.
Go on to gain an apprenticeship in horticulture or seek employment as a garden hand, agricultural/horticulture roles, or in a nursery. You might even want to explore further study Certificate III or IV in Horticulture. Both options would give you more specialised skills while increasing your chances of employment, as you gain hands-on experience in the industry you already love.

Students who successfully complete this qualification may undertake an apprenticeship in horticulture or attain employment as a garden hand, agricultural/horticulture roles, nursery work or progress into further study.

AHC30716 Certificate III in Horticulture
AHC30722 Certificate III in Horticulture (from Jan 2025)
AHC40422 Certificate IV in Horticulture

This course involves hands on learning, both outdoor and indoor and enables students to develop and practice skills including machinery operation, plant growth, soils, diseases and pests. This qualification also includes creating and maintaining garden beds, nursery and orchard skills. This is a real 'doing' course and involves fun learning, getting dirty and experiencing all of what is offered in the horticultural industry.

Are there specified requirements for entry into the course/qualification?: No

Mandatory entry requirements:

Profile / Fulltime Trainee Students: Minimum age of 17 years (this is not a training package requirement). Profile students in Victoria must be 17 years of age or older and not enrolled at secondary school to be eligible to enrol in this qualification.
School Based Apprentice / Trainee (SBAT): Must be 15 years or older to undertake a SBAT. SBATs must be 16 years of age or older to be operate machinery such as Tractors, according to manufacturer specifications.

Recommended entry Requirements:

This qualification may be accessed by direct entry, often as a part time or full time traineeship, including School Based Trainee.
Applicants wishing to undertake the qualification are required to complete a full Language, Literacy & Numeracy assessment, as well as a Pre training Review.
Applicants are also required to complete a interview with one of the trainers before enrolment can proceed into this course.

Limitations to course Entry:

Students must have access to a reliable internet connection.
Students must have access to a computer or tablet that will support course work to be completed in our Learning Management System Moodle. We recommend that this also includes a headset (integrated microphone and earphones).
Students intending to work within the horticultural industry must be physically fit, this includes the ability to bend and lift. Students must be able to spend considerable time on their feet throughout their working day.

Not applicable.

Will this course/qualification or a constituent unit provide a pathway to an industry licence or regulated outcome: No

Do you enjoy learning in a hands-on environment? Are you someone who thrives when your practical skills are put to the test? Then read on!
A Certificate II in Horticulture can take you where you want to go. This exciting qualification will take you outdoors where you will develop and practice skills in machinery operation, plant growth, soils, diseases and pests.

Experience what the horticultural industry has to offer in a fun and practical way.
You’ll work very closely with our expert teachers, create and maintain garden beds and learn vital nursery and orchard skills. You will put your new knowledge into practice right away, increasing your confidence and employment opportunities.
Go on to gain an apprenticeship in horticulture or seek employment as a garden hand, agricultural/horticulture roles, or in a nursery. You might even want to explore further study Certificate III or IV in Horticulture. Both options would give you more specialised skills while increasing your chances of employment, as you gain hands-on experience in the industry you already love.

Students who successfully complete this qualification may undertake an apprenticeship in horticulture or attain employment as a garden hand, agricultural/horticulture roles, nursery work or progress into further study.

AHC30716 Certificate III in Horticulture
AHC30722 Certificate III in Horticulture (from Jan 2025)
AHC40422 Certificate IV in Horticulture

This course involves hands on learning, both outdoor and indoor and enables students to develop and practice skills including machinery operation, plant growth, soils, diseases and pests. This qualification also includes creating and maintaining garden beds, nursery and orchard skills. This is a real 'doing' course and involves fun learning, getting dirty and experiencing all of what is offered in the horticultural industry.

Are there specified requirements for entry into the course/qualification?: No

Mandatory entry requirements:

Profile / Fulltime Trainee Students: Minimum age of 17 years (this is not a training package requirement). Profile students in Victoria must be 17 years of age or older and not enrolled at secondary school to be eligible to enrol in this qualification.
School Based Apprentice / Trainee (SBAT): Must be 15 years or older to undertake a SBAT. SBATs must be 16 years of age or older to be operate machinery such as Tractors, according to manufacturer specifications.

Recommended entry Requirements:

This qualification may be accessed by direct entry, often as a part time or full time traineeship, including School Based Trainee.
Applicants wishing to undertake the qualification are required to complete a full Language, Literacy & Numeracy assessment, as well as a Pre training Review.
Applicants are also required to complete a interview with one of the trainers before enrolment can proceed into this course.

Limitations to course Entry:

Students must have access to a reliable internet connection.
Students must have access to a computer or tablet that will support course work to be completed in our Learning Management System Moodle. We recommend that this also includes a headset (integrated microphone and earphones).
Students intending to work within the horticultural industry must be physically fit, this includes the ability to bend and lift. Students must be able to spend considerable time on their feet throughout their working day.

Not applicable.

Will this course/qualification or a constituent unit provide a pathway to an industry licence or regulated outcome: No