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AHC20422 Certificate II in Horticulture

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Key details

Duration

0.5 year/s

This program is delivered over a period of 6 months to 2 years. The length of time to complete this qualification will depend on the location, study mode and/or units selected and will vary depending upon how long a student takes to reach the required competency level.

Intake

Locations

Casuarina
Not available to international students.

Course code

AHC20422

Overview



Applications for 2024 are now closed. Applications for 2025 will open in December 2024.

The qualification is suited to learners with no previous connection to the horticulture industry or relevant employment history and VET for Secondary Student programs. It allows students to develop basic skills and knowledge needed for a range of entry level horticulture job roles. At this level, individuals carry out routine tasks under supervision where the work is predictable and structured with limited judgement requirements.

Career opportunities

Occupations relevant to AHC20422 include but are not limited to:

  • horticulture assistant
  • horticulture worker

Credit transfers and advanced standing

Skill recognition

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

RPL is the acknowledgement of a person's skills and knowledge acquired through previous training, work or life experience, which may be used to grant status or credit in a subject regardless of how and where they were attained, including overseas.This can include skills from:

  • Previous study excluding courses at another VET/TAFE institution, but including courses at school or college, through adult education classes or training programs at work;
  • Work experience (including both work that is paid and unpaid); and/or
  • Life experience (for example leisure pursuits or voluntary work).

RPL is a form of assessment. It is used to determine whether a person has acquired, through formal or informal learning, the skills and experience consistent with the stated competency standards that comprise a qualification. RPL is not time referenced, so there are no parameters on how or when the skills are acquired. However, the skills that have been acquired through life experience etc., must be current and must match the elements and performance criteria contained in the individual unit.

Students seeking RPL need to indicate this on their enrolment form at the time of enrolment.

For further information please refer to the Applicant's Guide to the Recognition of Prior Learning or contact Student Central on 1800 061 963 (free call) or email Student.Central@cdu.edu.au.

Credit Transfer

Charles Darwin University as a Registered Training Organisation recognises the Australian Qualifications Framework qualifications and Statement of Attainments issued by any other Australian Registered Training Organisation.

Students are encouraged to submit any requests for credit from previous studies at the time of enrolment, to ensure they are not enrolling in units they may not need to undertake.

In order to apply for exemption/credit transfer from units completed at another training organisation, you will need to complete an Application for Exemption Form available from any campus, centre, or team, or a copy of the form can be obtained from the web.

Your completed Application for Exemption form together with attached documentary evidence (certified copy of Qualification/Statement of Attainment) to support your request for exemption/credit transfer should be submitted directly to the University either in person or by mail. Requests without documentary evidence will not be processed and will be returned to students. There are no fees attached to Credit Transfers.

Pathways

VET to Higher Education Pathway Mapping for completed Awards in the same field or discipline.

Fees

2024 Fees

  Fee Type  2024 Course Fees
  Fee Free TAFE*  Free
  Full Fee  $6,525.00 - $7,275.00

*This course is part of the Fee Free TAFE initiative. Fee Free TAFE and vocational education and training is a joint initiative of the Northern Territory Government and Australian Governments providing tuition-free training places to students wanting to train, retain or upskill.

Fee free places are available for eligible domestic students who are NT residents, limited places are available, so secure your place now.

Fees shown are indicative and subject to change annually. Actual course fees may vary depending on the units chosen. International non-student visa-holders; study eligibility needs to be verified before enrolment. Fees may vary depending on the visa type.

For further clarification and information on fees, payment options, instalment plans, and refunds, contact CDU on 1800 061 963 or refer to TAFE Fees and Payments. 2025 TAFE fees will be published as soon as they become available.

International VET Package

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Why study at CDU?

Study with the Northern Territory's largest training provider and gain industry-ready skills and experience.

  • Access to first-class facilities
  • Recognition of prior learning accepted
  • Packages into higher education available for most courses
CDU Aquaculture students

Why study at CDU?

Study with the Territory's largest training provider and gain industry-ready skills and experience. Whether you're a high school student or a working professional, we've got the courses and qualifications you want plus the support and flexibility you need to succeed. 

  • Learn from expert lecturers and industry professionals
  • Access to first-class facilities
  • Recognition of prior learning to qualify faster
VET-palmerston-cookery-flipped

Why study at CDU?

Study with the Northern Territory's largest training provider and gain industry-ready skills and experience.

  • Access to first-class facilities
  • Recognition of prior learning accepted
  • Packages into higher education available for most courses

What will I study?

To achieve AHC20422 Certificate II in Horticulture a total of fifteen (15) units of competency must be completed comprising eight (8) Core and seven (7) Elective units as detailed in the packaging rules and listed below.The total nominal hours for the sequence listed below is 435 - 485

Course structure

To achieve AHC20422 Certificate II in Horticulture a total of fifteen (15) units of competency must be completed comprising eight (8) Core and seven (7) Elective units as detailed in the packaging rules and listed below.

The total nominal hours for the sequence listed below is 435 - 485.
 

CodeModule/Unit of CompetencyHours
Core units of competency
AHCMOM203Operate basic machinery and equipment20
AHCPCM204Recognise plants40
AHCPGD207Plant trees and shrubs20
AHCPMG201Treat weeds40
AHCPMG202Treat plant pests, diseases and disorders30
AHCSOL203Assist with soil or growing media sampling and testing30
AHCWHS202Participate in workplace health and safety processes30
AHCWRK211Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices30
 Total nominal hours for core units240
Elective units of competency (Select 7)
AHCIRG219Assist with low volume irrigation operations40
AHCMOM204Undertake operational maintenance of machinery30
AHCNSY206Care for nursery plants30
AHCCHM201Apply chemicals under supervision30
AHCPGD209Prune shrubs and small trees35
AHCNSY207Undertake propagation activities30
AHCMOM202Operate tractors40
AHCNSY205Pot up plants20
AHCBIO203Inspect and clean machinery, tools and equipment to preserve biosecurity20
AHCMOM213Operate and maintain chainsaws40
 Total nominal hours for elective units195 - 245
 Total nominal hours for the qualification435 - 485


 

Entry requirements

Admission criteria

There are no entry requirements for this qualification as per TGA; however, CDU requires students to undertake a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) assessment to determine applicable support requirements.

Students wishing to gain work experience are encouraged to undertake a voluntary 10 days of work placement. Support finding suitable industry placement can be arranged if requested.

PPE requirements: Students need to provide boots and clothing including long pants, or long shorts and a hat. The delivery team at CDU will supply gloves, eye and hearing protection.

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I learned everything I know about native plants from CDU. Before that, I only knew about European veggie gardens. Now I'm using what I learned at CDU at work.

Chloe

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Horticulture student Chloe Roch at work in the nursery

CDU graduates have the best career and employment prospects. International students have ranked CDU 1st in Australia for learning and living experience

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Course details

Accreditation

This is a current, nationally accredited qualification from the AHC Agriculture, Horticulture and Conservation and Land Management Training Package.

Employability skills

Employability Skills are embedded in the training and assessment of national training package qualifications. Information on the Employability Skills relevant to your qualification can be obtained by visiting this website and keying in the national code for the qualification: training.gov.au

Location and study mode

Delivery at all locations is subject to sufficient demand and resources.



Locations:Casuarina



Study Mode: On campus, online, both



Subject to demand other locations and modes may become available throughout the year.

Additional information

Sector
TAFE
Industry groups
PRIMARY INDUSTRY
Occupation types
Garden Labourer
Area of study
Horticulture, Conservation and Ecosystem Management, Science, Environmental Science and Management

Contact details

VET Environmental Studies
Location: Casuarina & Alice Springs Campuses
Phone: 08 8946 7513
Email: vet.clm@cdu.edu.au

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How to apply

How to apply for domestic students

CDU TAFE has several pathways for you to apply.

 

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Admission requirements for domestic students

Before applying, you may want to check if you meet the admission requirements for studying with CDU.

 

CDU has many pathways to study, so don't worry if you don't meet the admission requirements right now. There is a study pathway to get you started on your journey.

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How to apply for international students

Applications to CDU must be submitted online.

 

The process is simple, all you need is a valid email address to create your online account.

 

Once you have started the application you will have the option of saving your application and resuming it at a later date.

 

There is no application fee when you apply online.

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