CERTIFICATE II in HORTICULTURE
Certificate Code:
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.
Career Pathways
Upon successful completion of the Certificate II in Horticulture students may choose to complete an apprenticeship or traineeship in Horticulture, Parks and Gardens or Landscape Construction.
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 gloves and will provide disposable nitrile gloves 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.
VCE Credit: These credits must be confirmed with the VET Coordinator
Location
VCE UNITS
UNITS 1 & 2
DAY & TIME
Wednesday 9:30am – 2:30pm
DELIVERY SCHOOL
Werribee Park/25 Whites Rd, Werribee South
Units & Assessments
MODULE CODE
MODULE NAME
HOURS
Scored Assessment
AHCWHS202
Participate in WHS processes
20
N
AHCCHM201
Apply chemicals under supervision
30
N
AHCIRG221
Assist with pressurised irrigation operations
30
N
AHCMOM203
Operate basic machinery and equipment
30
N
RIISAM203E
Use hand and power tools
20
N
AHCPGD207
Plant trees and shrubs
30
N
AHCMOM216
Operate side by side utility vehicles
25
N
Location
VCE UNITS
UNITS 3 & 4
DAY & TIME
Wednesday 9:30am – 2:30pm
DELIVERY SCHOOL
Werribee Park/25 Whites Rd, Werribee South
Units & Assessments
MODULE CODE
MODULE NAME
HOURS
Scored Assessment
AHCPMG201
Treat weeds
30
N
AHCPMG202
Treat plant pests, diseases and disorders
30
N
AHCPCM204
Recognise plants
30
N
AHCSOL203
Assist with soil or growing media sampling and testing
30
N
AHCNSY207
Undertake propagation activities
30
N
AHCPGD209
Prune shrubs and small trees
30
N
AHCWRK212
Work effectively in the industry
25
N