CERTIFICATE II in CONSERVATION AND ECOSYSTEM MANAGEMENT “SUPPORTED PROGRAM”
Certificate Code:
Year 1: AHC21020
Year 2: AHC20416
RTO:
21316: ACAH
Structured Workplace Learning (SWL)
Strongly Recommended.
VCAA strongly recommends a minimum of 80 hrs (2 weeks) of structured workplace learning over the duration of the VCE VET program.
Course Description
Certificate II is regarded as an entry level course. Graduates will have skills and knowledge to become a valued and productive employee within the Amenity Horticulture Industry. Graduates assist with planting and maintaining lawns, shrubs and garden beds in public or private gardens and parks. Upon successful completion of the Certificate II in Horticulture students may choose to complete an apprenticeship or traineeship in Land Conservation and Management type roles.
Career Pathways
No available pathways are given for this certificate.
Program Requirements
The attire required for students are:
Closed (safety) non-leather footwear - possible
Long sleeve – high visibility shirt (preferably not yellow, and bees and bugs get attracted to it), and helmets for side-by-side driving
Long Tradies Pants
Disposable Coveralls will be provided
Gardening glove and will provide disposable nitrile glove when handlings other materials.
Hat (summer months and when outside)
Safety Googles (it will be provided)
Thermals (during winter).
Contribution to VCE
ATAR
Not scored assessment.
Contribution to VCE / VCE VM & VPC
These credits must be confirmed with the VET Coordinator at your school.
Location
VCE UNITS
UNITS 1 & 2
DAY & TIME
Friday 9:30am – 2:30pm
HOST SCHOOL - LOCATION
Werribee Park/25 Whites Rd, Werribee South
Units & Assessments
MODULE CODE
MODULE NAME
HOURS
Scored Assessment
AHCWHS202
Participate in WHS processes
N
AHCWRK211
Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
N
AHCCHM201
Apply chemicals under supervision
N
AHCBIO203
Inspect and clean machinery, tools and equipment to preserve biosecurity
N
AHCMOM203
Operate basic machinery and equipment
N
RIISAM203E
Use hand and power tools
N
AHCPGD207
Plant trees and shrubs
N
AHCMOM216
Operate side by side utility vehicles
N
Location
VCE UNITS
UNITS 3 & 4
DAY & TIME
Friday 9:30am – 2:30pm
HOST SCHOOL - LOCATION
Werribee Park/25 Whites Rd, Werribee South
Units & Assessments
MODULE CODE
MODULE NAME
HOURS
Scored Assessment
AHCWHS202
Participate in WHS processes
N
AHCWRK211
Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
N
AHCCHM201
Apply chemicals under supervision
N
AHCBIO203
Inspect and clean machinery, tools and equipment to preserve biosecurity
N
AHCMOM203
Operate basic machinery and equipment
N
RIISAM203E
Use hand and power tools
N
AHCPGD207
Plant trees and shrubs
N
AHCMOM216
Operate side by side utility vehicles
N