Certificate II in Horticulture
National ID: AHC20416 | State ID: BDE6
This course is for any interested people that want to learn a more about gardening and general horticultural practices. Such people may want to commence their own business or seek employment as a nursery hand within established horticultural businesses. There are no pre-requisites for this course aside from a strong interest in this industry area.
Study modes and durations differ depending on your local campus. Please check with your local campus for more information.
Entrance Requirements
Job opportunities
Study pathway
How to apply
Entrance Requirements
| School Leaver |
Non-School Leaver |
AQF |
| OLNA or NAPLAN 9 Band 8 |
C Grades in Year 10 English and Maths or equivalent |
Certificate I or Certificate II |
Job opportunities
This qualification underpins a range of work functions and job roles that can lead to a horticultural trade qualification.
Study pathway
Certificate III in Horticulture
How to apply
Part time, flexible or online courses have rolling enrolments. For help enrolling or for more information contact your local campus.
Please note that all delivery modes may not be available at all campuses, please check with individual campuses on modes of study.
For full time courses, apply at http://tasonline.tafe.wa.edu.au when applications are open.
For international students, contact www.tafeinternational.wa.edu.au.
For apprenticeships and traineeships, you must be employed in a training contract by an appropriate organisation to study.
For all other enquiries please call us on 1800 621 445 or email enquiry@srtafe.wa.edu.au.
Delivery location, important dates and study options
Available Semester 1 & Semester 2
Katanning - Classroom
Overview
Fees and charges
Units
Overview
| Duration |
6 months |
| When |
Available Semester 1 & Semester 2 |
| Where |
Katanning |
| How |
|
Fees and charges
Please contact the college to receive an indicative price for this course.
South Regional TAFE's indicative fees for 2019 are available at the link:
www.southregionaltafe.wa.edu.au/futurestudents/feespaymentoptions
These fees are indicative for local students enrolling full-time in government funded courses in 2017. Your fees will be calculated from your individual circumstances at the time of enrolment.
Concessions (for eligible courses at certificate levels I to IV) and annual course fee caps may apply. Other charges may apply.
VET Student Loan
Students in Diploma qualifications and above may be assisted through a loan under the Commonwealth Government's VET Student Loan scheme. Only an Australian citizen, a permanent humanitarian visa holder and resident in Australia, or a New Zealand Special Visa 444 student who can also provide evidence of a WACE Certificate (completion of Year 12) or equivalent can apply for a loan. For more information please see http://studyassist.gov.au/sites/StudyAssist/ (Opens in a new window )
For information on the VET Student Loan process at South Regional TAFE please see http://www.southregionaltafe.wa.edu.au/futurestudents/vet-student-loans
International students
Fees, charges, available locations, applications, and enrolment procedures for international students are different to those applicable to local students.
International students can only study full-time. For information on international student fees and application, please follow this link to the TAFE International WA website www.tafeinternational.wa.edu.au/courses
Units
Core
| National ID |
Unit Title |
| AHCPCM201 |
Recognise plants |
| AHCPMG201 |
Treat weeds |
| AHCPMG202 |
Treat plant pests, diseases and disorders |
| AHCSOL202 |
Assist with soil or growing media sampling and testing |
| AHCWHS201 |
Participate in work health and safety processes |
Elective
| National ID |
Unit Title |
| AHCCHM201 |
Apply chemicals under supervision |
| AHCINF203 |
Maintain properties and structures |
| AHCIRG215 |
Assist with low volume irrigation operations |
| AHCIRG217 |
Assist with pressurised irrigation operations |
| AHCLSC201 |
Assist with landscape construction work |
| AHCMOM203 |
Operate basic machinery and equipment |
| AHCMOM204 |
Undertake operational maintenance of machinery |
| AHCMOM213 |
Operate and maintain chainsaws |
| AHCNSY201 |
Pot up plants |
| AHCNSY202 |
Care for nursery plants |
| AHCNSY203 |
Undertake propagation activities |
| AHCPCM202 |
Collect, prepare and preserve plant specimens |
| AHCPER215 |
Assist with garden soil health and plant nutrition |
| AHCPGD201 |
Plant trees and shrubs |
| AHCPGD202 |
Prepare and maintain plant displays |
| AHCPGD203 |
Prune shrubs and small trees |
| AHCPHT305 |
Regulate crops |
| AHCPHT306 |
Establish horticultural crops |
| AHCPMG301 |
Control weeds |
| AHCTRF204 |
Support turf establishment |
| AHCWRK204 |
Work effectively in the industry |
| AHCWRK205 |
Participate in workplace communications |
| AHCWRK209 |
Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices |
| MEM18001C |
Use hand tools |
Apply now
Ready to apply for this course? Check out the
apply and enrol page for more information.
Margaret River - SB Traineeship - Workplace
Overview
Fees and charges
Units
Overview
| Duration |
6 months |
| When |
Available Semester 1 & Semester 2 |
| Where |
Margaret River |
| How |
|
Fees and charges
Please contact the college to receive an indicative price for this course.
South Regional TAFE's indicative fees for 2019 are available at the link:
www.southregionaltafe.wa.edu.au/futurestudents/feespaymentoptions
These fees are indicative for local students enrolling full-time in government funded courses in 2017. Your fees will be calculated from your individual circumstances at the time of enrolment.
Concessions (for eligible courses at certificate levels I to IV) and annual course fee caps may apply. Other charges may apply.
VET Student Loan
Students in Diploma qualifications and above may be assisted through a loan under the Commonwealth Government's VET Student Loan scheme. Only an Australian citizen, a permanent humanitarian visa holder and resident in Australia, or a New Zealand Special Visa 444 student who can also provide evidence of a WACE Certificate (completion of Year 12) or equivalent can apply for a loan. For more information please see http://studyassist.gov.au/sites/StudyAssist/ (Opens in a new window )
For information on the VET Student Loan process at South Regional TAFE please see http://www.southregionaltafe.wa.edu.au/futurestudents/vet-student-loans
International students
Fees, charges, available locations, applications, and enrolment procedures for international students are different to those applicable to local students.
International students can only study full-time. For information on international student fees and application, please follow this link to the TAFE International WA website www.tafeinternational.wa.edu.au/courses
Units
Core
| National ID |
Unit Title |
| AHCPCM201 |
Recognise plants |
| AHCPMG201 |
Treat weeds |
| AHCPMG202 |
Treat plant pests, diseases and disorders |
| AHCSOL202 |
Assist with soil or growing media sampling and testing |
| AHCWHS201 |
Participate in work health and safety processes |
Elective
| National ID |
Unit Title |
| AHCARB303 |
Perform pruning operations |
| AHCCHM201 |
Apply chemicals under supervision |
| AHCINF203 |
Maintain properties and structures |
| AHCIRG215 |
Assist with low volume irrigation operations |
| AHCIRG217 |
Assist with pressurised irrigation operations |
| AHCLSC201 |
Assist with landscape construction work |
| AHCLSC204 |
Lay paving |
| AHCMOM203 |
Operate basic machinery and equipment |
| AHCMOM204 |
Undertake operational maintenance of machinery |
| AHCMOM213 |
Operate and maintain chainsaws |
| AHCNSY201 |
Pot up plants |
| AHCNSY202 |
Care for nursery plants |
| AHCNSY203 |
Undertake propagation activities |
| AHCPER215 |
Assist with garden soil health and plant nutrition |
| AHCPGD201 |
Plant trees and shrubs |
| AHCPGD202 |
Prepare and maintain plant displays |
| AHCPGD203 |
Prune shrubs and small trees |
| AHCPHT306 |
Establish horticultural crops |
| AHCTRF204 |
Support turf establishment |
| AHCWRK204 |
Work effectively in the industry |
| AHCWRK205 |
Participate in workplace communications |
| AHCWRK209 |
Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices |
| MEM18001C |
Use hand tools |
| AHCMOM212 |
Operate quad bikes |
Apply now
Ready to apply for this course? Check out the
apply and enrol page for more information.
Semester 1
Albany - Full Time, Traineeship
Overview
Fees and charges
Units
Overview
| Duration |
6 months |
| When |
Semester 1 |
| Where |
Bunbury |
| How |
Full-Time
|
Fees and charges
Please contact the college to receive an indicative price for this course.
South Regional TAFE's indicative fees for 2019 are available at the link:
www.southregionaltafe.wa.edu.au/futurestudents/feespaymentoptions
These fees are indicative for local students enrolling full-time in government funded courses in 2017. Your fees will be calculated from your individual circumstances at the time of enrolment.
Concessions (for eligible courses at certificate levels I to IV) and annual course fee caps may apply. Other charges may apply.
VET Student Loan
Students in Diploma qualifications and above may be assisted through a loan under the Commonwealth Government's VET Student Loan scheme. Only an Australian citizen, a permanent humanitarian visa holder and resident in Australia, or a New Zealand Special Visa 444 student who can also provide evidence of a WACE Certificate (completion of Year 12) or equivalent can apply for a loan. For more information please see http://studyassist.gov.au/sites/StudyAssist/ (Opens in a new window )
For information on the VET Student Loan process at South Regional TAFE please see http://www.southregionaltafe.wa.edu.au/futurestudents/vet-student-loans
International students
Fees, charges, available locations, applications, and enrolment procedures for international students are different to those applicable to local students.
International students can only study full-time. For information on international student fees and application, please follow this link to the TAFE International WA website www.tafeinternational.wa.edu.au/courses
Units
Not all units and study modes are offered at all campuses. Please check with your local campus.
Core
| National ID |
Unit Title |
| AHCPCM201 |
Recognise plants |
| AHCPMG201 |
Treat weeds |
| AHCPMG202 |
Treat plant pests, diseases and disorders |
| AHCSOL202 |
Assist with soil or growing media sampling and testing |
| AHCWHS201 |
Participate in work health and safety processes |
Elective
| National ID |
Unit Title |
| AHCCHM201 |
Apply chemicals under supervision |
| AHCINF203 |
Maintain properties and structures |
| AHCIRG215 |
Assist with low volume irrigation operations |
| AHCIRG217 |
Assist with pressurised irrigation operations |
| AHCLSC201 |
Assist with landscape construction work |
| AHCMOM203 |
Operate basic machinery and equipment |
| AHCMOM204 |
Undertake operational maintenance of machinery |
| AHCMOM213 |
Operate and maintain chainsaws |
| AHCNSY201 |
Pot up plants |
| AHCNSY202 |
Care for nursery plants |
| AHCNSY203 |
Undertake propagation activities |
| AHCPCM202 |
Collect, prepare and preserve plant specimens |
| AHCPER215 |
Assist with garden soil health and plant nutrition |
| AHCPGD201 |
Plant trees and shrubs |
| AHCPGD202 |
Prepare and maintain plant displays |
| AHCPGD203 |
Prune shrubs and small trees |
| AHCPHT305 |
Regulate crops |
| AHCPHT306 |
Establish horticultural crops |
| AHCPMG301 |
Control weeds |
| AHCTRF204 |
Support turf establishment |
| AHCWRK204 |
Work effectively in the industry |
| AHCWRK205 |
Participate in workplace communications |
| AHCWRK209 |
Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices |
| MEM18001C |
Use hand tools |
Other study options
This course may have other study modes available. For more information Complete an enquiry form below. Please Note: Study durations will vary depending on selected study mode.
Bunbury - Full Time, Part Time
Overview
Fees and charges
Units
Overview
| Duration |
6 months |
| When |
Semester 1 |
| Where |
Busselton |
| How |
Full-Time
|
Fees and charges
Please contact the college to receive an indicative price for this course.
South Regional TAFE's indicative fees for 2019 are available at the link:
www.southregionaltafe.wa.edu.au/futurestudents/feespaymentoptions
These fees are indicative for local students enrolling full-time in government funded courses in 2017. Your fees will be calculated from your individual circumstances at the time of enrolment.
Concessions (for eligible courses at certificate levels I to IV) and annual course fee caps may apply. Other charges may apply.
VET Student Loan
Students in Diploma qualifications and above may be assisted through a loan under the Commonwealth Government's VET Student Loan scheme. Only an Australian citizen, a permanent humanitarian visa holder and resident in Australia, or a New Zealand Special Visa 444 student who can also provide evidence of a WACE Certificate (completion of Year 12) or equivalent can apply for a loan. For more information please see http://studyassist.gov.au/sites/StudyAssist/ (Opens in a new window )
For information on the VET Student Loan process at South Regional TAFE please see http://www.southregionaltafe.wa.edu.au/futurestudents/vet-student-loans
International students
Fees, charges, available locations, applications, and enrolment procedures for international students are different to those applicable to local students.
International students can only study full-time. For information on international student fees and application, please follow this link to the TAFE International WA website www.tafeinternational.wa.edu.au/courses
Units
Not all units and study modes are offered at all campuses. Please check with your local campus.
Core
| National ID |
Unit Title |
| AHCPCM201 |
Recognise plants |
| AHCPMG201 |
Treat weeds |
| AHCPMG202 |
Treat plant pests, diseases and disorders |
| AHCSOL202 |
Assist with soil or growing media sampling and testing |
| AHCWHS201 |
Participate in work health and safety processes |
Elective
| National ID |
Unit Title |
| AHCCHM201 |
Apply chemicals under supervision |
| AHCINF203 |
Maintain properties and structures |
| AHCIRG215 |
Assist with low volume irrigation operations |
| AHCIRG217 |
Assist with pressurised irrigation operations |
| AHCLSC201 |
Assist with landscape construction work |
| AHCMOM203 |
Operate basic machinery and equipment |
| AHCMOM204 |
Undertake operational maintenance of machinery |
| AHCMOM213 |
Operate and maintain chainsaws |
| AHCNSY201 |
Pot up plants |
| AHCNSY202 |
Care for nursery plants |
| AHCNSY203 |
Undertake propagation activities |
| AHCPCM202 |
Collect, prepare and preserve plant specimens |
| AHCPER215 |
Assist with garden soil health and plant nutrition |
| AHCPGD201 |
Plant trees and shrubs |
| AHCPGD202 |
Prepare and maintain plant displays |
| AHCPGD203 |
Prune shrubs and small trees |
| AHCPHT305 |
Regulate crops |
| AHCPHT306 |
Establish horticultural crops |
| AHCPMG301 |
Control weeds |
| AHCTRF204 |
Support turf establishment |
| AHCWRK204 |
Work effectively in the industry |
| AHCWRK205 |
Participate in workplace communications |
| AHCWRK209 |
Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices |
| MEM18001C |
Use hand tools |
Part time options
Unable to attend full time classes? This course may have part time study options available. Complete an enquiry form below for more information.
Semester 2
Albany, Bunbury, Busselton, Katanning, Margaret River
Overview
Fees and charges
Units
Overview
| Duration |
6 months |
| When |
Semester 2 |
| Where |
Albany |
| How |
|
Fees and charges
Please contact the college to receive an indicative price for this course.
South Regional TAFE's indicative fees for 2019 are available at the link:
www.southregionaltafe.wa.edu.au/futurestudents/feespaymentoptions
These fees are indicative for local students enrolling full-time in government funded courses in 2017. Your fees will be calculated from your individual circumstances at the time of enrolment.
Concessions (for eligible courses at certificate levels I to IV) and annual course fee caps may apply. Other charges may apply.
VET Student Loan
Students in Diploma qualifications and above may be assisted through a loan under the Commonwealth Government's VET Student Loan scheme. Only an Australian citizen, a permanent humanitarian visa holder and resident in Australia, or a New Zealand Special Visa 444 student who can also provide evidence of a WACE Certificate (completion of Year 12) or equivalent can apply for a loan. For more information please see http://studyassist.gov.au/sites/StudyAssist/ (Opens in a new window )
For information on the VET Student Loan process at South Regional TAFE please see http://www.southregionaltafe.wa.edu.au/futurestudents/vet-student-loans
International students
Fees, charges, available locations, applications, and enrolment procedures for international students are different to those applicable to local students.
International students can only study full-time. For information on international student fees and application, please follow this link to the TAFE International WA website www.tafeinternational.wa.edu.au/courses
Units
Not all units and study modes are offered at all campuses. Please check with your local campus.
Core
| National ID |
Unit Title |
| AHCPCM201 |
Recognise plants |
| AHCPMG201 |
Treat weeds |
| AHCPMG202 |
Treat plant pests, diseases and disorders |
| AHCSOL202 |
Assist with soil or growing media sampling and testing |
| AHCWHS201 |
Participate in work health and safety processes |
Elective
| National ID |
Unit Title |
| AHCCHM201 |
Apply chemicals under supervision |
| AHCINF203 |
Maintain properties and structures |
| AHCIRG215 |
Assist with low volume irrigation operations |
| AHCIRG217 |
Assist with pressurised irrigation operations |
| AHCLSC201 |
Assist with landscape construction work |
| AHCMOM203 |
Operate basic machinery and equipment |
| AHCMOM204 |
Undertake operational maintenance of machinery |
| AHCMOM213 |
Operate and maintain chainsaws |
| AHCNSY201 |
Pot up plants |
| AHCNSY202 |
Care for nursery plants |
| AHCNSY203 |
Undertake propagation activities |
| AHCPCM202 |
Collect, prepare and preserve plant specimens |
| AHCPER215 |
Assist with garden soil health and plant nutrition |
| AHCPGD201 |
Plant trees and shrubs |
| AHCPGD202 |
Prepare and maintain plant displays |
| AHCPGD203 |
Prune shrubs and small trees |
| AHCPHT305 |
Regulate crops |
| AHCPHT306 |
Establish horticultural crops |
| AHCPMG301 |
Control weeds |
| AHCTRF204 |
Support turf establishment |
| AHCWRK204 |
Work effectively in the industry |
| AHCWRK205 |
Participate in workplace communications |
| AHCWRK209 |
Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices |
| MEM18001C |
Use hand tools |
Find out more
Not all study modes are offered at all campuses. Please check with your local campus for study modes and elective units offered.
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