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Certificate II in Horticulture


 National Code: AHC20416
 TAFE SA Code: TP01067


2025 start

Description

Develop the basic skills and knowledge you need to work in the horticultural sector with this entry-level course. Learn all about recognising plants, undertaking planting tasks, maintaining irrigation systems, pruning techniques, treating weeds, pests and diseases, basic soil properties, renovating grassed areas, tending to nursery plants, and collecting plant specimens. You’ll also have the opportunity to develop your skills in laying paving, using tools and equipment, and undertaking natural area restoration works. Become an assistant in a nursery or in parks and garden or work with a landscape gardener. Get your hands in the dirt with TAFE SA.

-“Please note this course will be transitioning to a new version in 2025”

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6 months 

Full Time or Part Time equivalent

Locations & Applications

Campus / Location
Code
Study Mode
Study Load
Scheduled
Barossa Valley

544336

On campus/location – learn in a classroom environment that gives you the opportunity to interact with your lecturer and fellow students in person.
Full Time
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Barossa Valley

544337

On campus/location – learn in a classroom environment that gives you the opportunity to interact with your lecturer and fellow students in person.
Part Time
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Mount Gambier

555104

On campus/location – learn in a classroom environment that gives you the opportunity to interact with your lecturer and fellow students in person.
Full & Part Time
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Urrbrae

593011

On campus/location – learn in a classroom environment that gives you the opportunity to interact with your lecturer and fellow students in person.
Full & Part Time
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On Campus/Location

On campus/location – learn in a classroom environment that gives you the opportunity to interact with your lecturer and fellow students in person.

Online

Online – learn at your own pace, in your own space. Lecturer support will be provided via email and interaction with fellow students may be available via forums and chat groups. Online courses require access to a computer with an internet connection.

Blended

Blended – learn in a mixture of classroom and online environments. On campus learning will be scheduled but online learning can provide more flexibility. Lecturer support will be provided for all study. Access to a computer with an internet connection is required.

Virtual Classroom

Virtual Classroom – online classes are delivered by Collaborate. Collaborate is a web-based online classroom collaboration tool that acts as a real-time virtual classroom.

Workplace

Workplace – if you are currently employed in the industry but do not have a formal qualification TAFE SA can recognise the skills you already have. The duration of the course will be determined by your individual study plan.

Full Time

Full Time classes

Part Time

Part Time classes

Day Classes

Day time classes

Evening Classes

Evening time classes

International

A course available to International students

Course Admission Requirements

  • No course admission requirements
If there are more applications for this course than places available, applicants will be ranked by date of application to this course.

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Additional Uniforms, Equipment and Costs
You will need to purchase and wear your own Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as safety boots and appropriate workwear (eg sun protection (hat), long pants, long sleeve shirt) (approx.
$100

  • $200) Incidental items
    • $45.00 for other personal protective equipment (eg gloves, safety glasses and spray suit)

    • Fees

    Total Fees for the 6 month course
    Subsidised
    $377
    Concession
    $377
    You may be eligible for government subsidised training.
    Subsidised Training Eligibility
    Subsidised training may require applicants to complete a Core Skills Profile Assessment (CSPA).
    What is the CSPA?
    Full Fee
    $3,451

    Fees vary depending on subjects you enrol into. TAFE SA and their agents reserve the right to make any changes necessary. Fee updates will be available prior to offers being made.

    • Help with Fees

      Upfront Payment

      Each semester, fees can be paid online with VISA or Mastercard or at an Australia Post outlet.

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      Payment Plan

      If you have difficulty paying your fees upfront, you may be eligible for a payment plan.

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    • Employment Outcomes & Skills Covered

      Employment Outcomes

      Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include Horticulture Worker, Horticulture Assistant.

      Note: Completion of a TAFE SA course does not guarantee an employment outcome. Formal requirements other than educational qualifications (eg licensing, professional registration), may apply to some occupations.

      Qualifications & Skills Covered

      Certificate II in Horticulture (AHC20416)
      This qualification provides skills in recognising plants, undertaking planting tasks, using correct pruning techniques and collecting plant specimens. To complete the qualification you are required to complete all 5 core units and 10 elective units.

      Note: Students who successfully complete only one or more units of competency but not the full qualification are eligible to receive a Statement of Attainment.

      90%*
      of TAFE SA graduates are satisfied with the overall quality of training.
      87%*
      of TAFE SA graduates would recommend their training.



      * 2023 NCVER Student Outcomes Survey findings

    • Course Units

      Below is a list of all units that TAFE SA can offer in this qualification. The selection of elective units you will be enrolled into depends on the campus you attend, and the qualification packaging rules described on www.training.gov.au.

      Not all elective units listed below must necessarily be completed to achieve your qualification.

      Core

      Name Nominal Hours
      Assist with soil or growing media sampling and testing 30
      Participate in work health and safety processes 20
      Recognise plants 40
      Treat plant pests, diseases and disorders 30
      Treat weeds 40

      Elective

      Name Nominal Hours
      Apply chemicals under supervision 30
      Assist with landscape construction work 30
      Assist with pressurised irrigation operations 40
      Assist with turf construction 30
      Care for nursery plants 30
      Carry out natural area restoration works 40
      Collect native seed 40
      Collect native seed 40
      Collect prepare and preserve plant specimens 30
      Conduct visual inspection of park facilities 20
      Construct low-profile timber or modular retaining walls 50
      Coordinate horticultural crop harvesting 70
      Fell small trees 40
      Lay paving 30
      Maintain indoor plants 20
      Maintain properties and structures 30
      Observe and report on weather 25
      Observe and report plants or animals 40
      Operate and maintain chainsaws 40
      Operate basic machinery and equipment 20
      Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices 20
      Participate in workplace communications 30
      Plant Horticultural Crops 25
      Plant trees and shrubs 20
      Pot up plants 20
      Prepare and maintain plant displays 35
      Prune shrubs and small trees 35
      Recognise fauna 40
      Renovate grassed areas 30
      Trim and cut felled trees 40
      Undertake operational maintenance of machinery 30
      Undertake propagation activities 30
      Use hand tools 20
      Use power tools/hand held operations 20
      Work effectively in the industry 20

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    Certificate II in Horticulture
    TP01067
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