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Qualification details

AHC20410 - Certificate II in Horticulture (Release 1)

Summary

Usage recommendation:
Superseded
Mapping:
MappingNotesDate
Is superseded by and equivalent to AHC20416 - Certificate II in HorticultureThis qualification is equivalent to AHC20410 Certificate II in Horticulture. 26/Jun/2016
Supersedes RTF20103 - Certificate II in Horticulture 09/Jun/2011

Releases:
ReleaseRelease date
(View details for release 3) 01/Mar/2013
(View details for release 2) 15/Oct/2012
1 (this release) 10/Jun/2011

Training packages that include this qualification

Replaced release

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The current release is release 3View release 3 details.

Units of competency

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AHCTRF201A - Assist with turf constructionAssist with turf constructionSupersededN/A
AHCARB202A - Fell small treesFell small treesSupersededN/A
AHCNSY204A - Maintain indoor plantsMaintain indoor plantsSupersededN/A
SIRXCLM001A - Organise and maintain work areasOrganise and maintain work areasSupersededN/A
TLID107C - Shift materials safely using manual handling methodsShift materials safely using manual handling methodsSupersededN/A
AHCMOM205A - Operate vehiclesOperate vehiclesSupersededN/A
AHCIRG202A - Assist with the operation of pressurised irrigationAssist with the operation of pressurised irrigationDeletedN/A
AHCPCM201A - Recognise plantsRecognise plantsSupersededN/A
SIRXCCS002A - Interact with customersInteract with customersSupersededN/A
AHCNSY202A - Tend nursery plantsTend nursery plantsSupersededN/A
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Classifications

SchemeCodeClassification value
ANZSCO Identifier 843211 Garden Labourer 
ASCO (occupation type) Identifier 9922-13 Garden Labourer 
ASCED Qualification/Course Field of Education Identifier 0503 Horticulture And Viticulture 
Qualification/Course Level of Education Identifier 521 Certificate II 
Taxonomy - Industry Sector N/A Horticulture 
Taxonomy - Occupation N/A Landcare Assistant,Horticulture Assistant 

Classification history

SchemeCodeClassification valueStart dateEnd date
ANZSCO Identifier 841411 Garden Labourer 04/Nov/201131/Mar/2022
ANZSCO Identifier 843211 Garden Labourer 01/Apr/2022 
ASCO (occupation type) Identifier 9922-13 Garden Labourer 04/Nov/2011 
ASCED Qualification/Course Field of Education Identifier 0503 Horticulture And Viticulture 04/Nov/2011 
Qualification/Course Level of Education Identifier 521 Certificate II 10/Jun/2011 
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Modification History

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Description

This qualification underpins a range of work functions and job roles that can lead to a horticultural trade qualification.

Pathways Information

Qualification pathways 

Pathways into the qualification 

This qualification may be accessed by direct entry.

Pathways from the qualification 

Further training pathways from this qualification include any of the specialist qualifications at Certificate III.

Licensing considerations 

There are no specific licences that relate to this qualification.

Job roles 

Job roles and titles vary across different industry sectors. Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include:

  • Horticulture worker
  • Horticulture assistant.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Refer to Pathways Information

Entry Requirements

Entry requirements 

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

Employability Skills Summary

EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS QUALIFICATION SUMMARY 

Employability Skill 

Industry /enterprise requirements for this qualification include :

Communication

  • Listening and understanding
  • Speaking clearly and directly
  • Reading and interpreting workplace related documentation

Teamwork

  • Working as an individual and a team member
  • Working with diverse individuals and groups

Problem-solving

  • Solving problems individually or in teams

Initiative and enterprise

  • Adapting to new situations

Planning and organising

  • Collecting analysing and organising information
  • Taking initiative and making decisions within workplace role
  • Participating in continuous improvement and planning

Self-management

  • Taking responsibility at the appropriate level

Learning

  • Learning in order to accommodate change

Technology

  • Using technology and related workplace equipment
  • Using basic technology skills
  • Applying OHS knowledge when using technology

Packaging Rules

Packaging Rules 

Completion of fifteen (15) units made up of two (2) core units and thirteen (13) elective units.

ELECTIVE UNITS 

  • a minimum of three (3) units must come from elective group A
  • a minimum of seven (7) units must come from elective groups A or B
  • a maximum of three (3) units may be selected from units aligned to Certificates II or III in AHC10 or from any other currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course. Selected units must meet job outcomes relevant to horticulture.

CORE UNITS 

Occupational Health and Safety 

AHCOHS201A Participate in OHS processes

Work 

AHCWRK209A Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices

ELECTIVE UNITS GROUP A 

Plants 

AHCPCM201A Recognise plants

AHCPCM202A Collect, prepare and preserve plant specimens

Arboriculture 

AHCARB201A Apply a range of treatments to trees

AHCARB202A Fell small trees

AHCARB203A Perform above ground pruning

AHCARB204A Undertake standard climbing techniques

AHCARB205A Operate and maintain chainsaws

AHCARB206A Undertake stump removal

FPICOT2221B Trim and cross cut felled trees

FPIFGM2208A Fall trees manually (basic)

FPIFGM3204A Fall trees manually (intermediate)

FPIHAR2206A Operate a mobile chipper/mulcher

Landscape 

AHCLSC201A Assist with landscape construction work

AHCLSC202A Construct low-profile timber or modular retaining walls

AHCLSC203A Install aggregate paths

AHCLSC204A Lay paving

AHCLSC205A Install tree protection devices

Nursery 

AHCNSY201A Pot up plants

AHCNSY202A Tend nursery plants

AHCNSY203A Undertake propagation activities

AHCNSY204A Maintain indoor plants

Parks and gardens 

AHCPGD201A Plant trees and shrubs

AHCPGD202A Prepare and maintain plant displays

AHCPGD203A Prune shrubs and small trees

AHCPGD204A Transplant small trees

AHCPGD205A Prepare a grave site

AHCPGD206A Conduct visual inspection of park facilities

Turf 

AHCTRF201A Assist with turf construction

AHCTRF202A Prepare turf surfaces for play

AHCTRF203A Renovate grassed areas

AHCTRF204A Support turf establishment

ELECTIVE UNITS GROUP B 

Chemicals 

AHCCHM201A Apply chemicals under supervision

Infrastructure 

AHCINF203A Maintain properties and structures

AHCINF204A Fabricate and repair metal or plastic structures

Irrigation 

AHCIRG202A Assist with the operation of pressurised irrigation

AHCIRG203A Install micro-irrigation systems

AHCIRG204A Lay irrigation and/or drainage pipes

AHCIRG206A Maintain pressurised irrigation systems

Machinery operation and maintenance 

AHCMOM202A Operate tractors

AHCMOM203A Operate basic machinery and equipment

AHCMOM204A Undertake operational maintenance of machinery

AHCMOM205A Operate vehicles

AHCMOM211A Operate side by side utility vehicles

AHCMOM212A Operate quad bikes

Merchandising and sales 

SIRXADM001A Apply retail office procedures

SIRXCCS001A Apply point-of-sale handling procedures

SIRXCCS002A Interact with customers

SIRXCLM001A Organise and maintain work areas

SIRXFIN001A Balance point-of-sale terminal

SIRXFIN002A Perform retail finance duties

SIRXINV002A Maintain and order stock

SIRXICT001A Operate retail technology

SIRXMER001A Merchandise products

SIRXSLS001A Sell products and services

SIRXSLS002A Advise on products and services

Pest management 

AHCPMG201A Treat weeds

AHCPMG202A Treat plant pests, diseases and disorders

Soils and media 

AHCSOL201A Determine basic properties of soil and/or growing media

Tools and equipment 

MEM18001C Use hand tools

MEM18002B Use power tools/hand held operations

Work 

AHCWRK204A Work effectively in the industry

AHCWRK205A Participate in workplace communications

AHCWRK206A Observe enterprise quality assurance procedures

AHCWRK207A Collect and record production data

AHCWRK208A Provide information on products and services

AHCWRK209A Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices

TLID107C Shift materials safely using manual handling methods