Modification History
Release |
Comments |
Release 3 |
This version released with AHC Agriculture, Horticulture, Conservation and Land Management Training Package Version 2.0. |
Release 2 |
This version released with AHC Agriculture, Horticulture, Conservation and Land Management Training Package Version 1.1. |
Release 1 |
This version released with AHC Agriculture, Horticulture, Conservation and Land Management Training Package Version 1.0. |
Qualification Description
This qualification underpins a range of work functions and job roles that can lead to a horticultural trade qualification.
No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
Packaging Rules
To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in:
- 15 units of competency:
- 5 core units plus
- 10 elective units.
Elective units must ensure the integrity of the qualification’s Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) alignment and contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome. The electives are to be chosen as follows:
- 8 units from the electives listed below
- 2 units may be selected from the remaining electives list below and/or from this or any other currently endorsed Training Package or Accredited Course.
Core Units
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 Units
An asterisk (*) next to the unit code indicates that there are prerequisite requirements which must be met when packaging the qualification. Please refer to the Prerequisite requirements table for details.
AHCARB201 |
Apply a range of treatments to trees |
AHCARB206 |
Operate and maintain stump grinding machines |
AHCARB303* |
Perform pruning operations |
AHCARB311 |
Tie, dress, set and finish arborist knots |
AHCARB312* |
Use standard climbing techniques to access trees |
AHCCHM201 |
Apply chemicals under supervision |
AHCINF203 |
Maintain properties and structures |
AHCINF204 |
Fabricate and repair metal or plastic structures |
AHCIRG215 |
Assist with low volume irrigation operations |
AHCIRG217 |
Assist with pressurised irrigation operations |
AHCLSC201 |
Assist with landscape construction work |
AHCLSC202 |
Construct low-profile timber or modular retaining walls |
AHCLSC203 |
Install aggregate paths |
AHCLSC204 |
Lay paving |
AHCLSC205 |
Install tree protection devices |
AHCMOM202 |
Operate tractors |
AHCMOM203 |
Operate basic machinery and equipment |
AHCMOM204 |
Undertake operational maintenance of machinery |
AHCMOM205 |
Operate vehicles |
AHCMOM211 |
Operate side by side utility vehicles |
AHCMOM212 |
Operate quad bikes |
AHCMOM213 |
Operate and maintain chainsaws |
AHCNSY201 |
Pot up plants |
AHCNSY202 |
Care for nursery plants |
AHCNSY203 |
Undertake propagation activities |
AHCNSY204 |
Maintain indoor plants |
AHCPCM202 |
Collect, prepare and preserve plant specimens |
AHCPCM203* |
Fell small trees |
AHCPGD201 |
Plant trees and shrubs |
AHCPGD202 |
Prepare and maintain plant displays |
AHCPGD203 |
Prune shrubs and small trees |
AHCPGD204 |
Transplant small trees |
AHCPGD205 |
Prepare a grave site |
AHCPGD206 |
Conduct visual inspection of park facilities |
AHCTRF201 |
Assist with turf construction |
AHCTRF202 |
Prepare turf surfaces for play |
AHCTRF203 |
Renovate grassed areas |
AHCTRF204 |
Support turf establishment |
AHCWRK204 |
Work effectively in the industry |
AHCWRK205 |
Participate in workplace communications |
AHCWRK206 |
Observe enterprise quality assurance procedures |
AHCWRK207 |
Collect and record production data |
AHCWRK208 |
Provide information on products and services |
AHCWRK209 |
Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices |
BSBINM201 |
Process and maintain workplace information |
BSBWOR204 |
Use business technology |
FWPCOT2236 |
Fall trees manually (basic) |
FWPCOT2239 |
Trim and cut felled trees |
FWPFGM2207 |
Undertake brushcutting operations |
FWPFGM3212 |
Fall trees manually (intermediate) |
FWPHAR2206 |
Operate a mobile chipper/mulcher |
MEM18001C |
Use hand tools |
MEM18002B |
Use power tools/hand held operations |
SIRRINV002 |
Control stock |
SIRRMER001 |
Produce visual merchandise displays |
SIRRRTF001 |
Balance and secure point-of-sale terminal |
SIRXCEG001 |
Engage the customer |
SIRXIND002 |
Organise and maintain the store environment |
SIRXPDK001 |
Advise on products and services |
SIRXSLS001 |
Sell to the retail customer |
SIRXSLS002 |
Follow point-of-sale handling procedures |
TLID1001 |
Shift materials safely using manual handling methods |
Prerequisite requirements
Unit of competency |
Prerequisite requirement |
AHCARB303 Perform pruning operations |
FWPCOT2237 Maintain chainsaws FWPCOT2239 Trim and cut felled trees OR FWPCOT3238 Operate a pole saw |
AHCARB312 Use standard climbing techniques to access trees |
AHCARB311 Tie, dress, set and finish arborist knots |
AHCPCM203 Fell small trees |
AHCMOM213 Operate and maintain chainsaws |
Qualification Mapping Information
Code and title current version |
Code and title previous version |
Comments |
Equivalence status |
AHC20416 Certificate II in Horticulture Release 3 |
AHC20416 Certificate II in Horticulture Release 2 |
Updated imported units in elective bank Clarified prerequisite requirements |
Equivalent qualification |
Links
Companion Volumes, including Implementation Guides, are available at VETNet: - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=c6399549-9c62-4a5e-bf1a-524b2322cf72