AHC20416 Certificate II in Horticulture

Release 3

AHC20416 Certificate II in Horticulture

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.education.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=c6399549-9c62-4a5e-bf1a-524b2322cf72