AHC20416 Certificate II in Horticulture
Grow your green career from here.
If you're passionate about the environment, start with this entry-level course and learn the skills you need to work in gardening, nursery and landscaping settings.
This course is half price for everyone (excl. school students) as part of the Lower Fees, Local Skills initiative. Fees are also capped at $1,200; or $400 if you're aged 15—24 or eligible for a concession. Find out more here.
*Please note that eligibility requirements apply to some of the low fee training.
Overview
Campus Batavia Coast Maritime Institute
When Semester 2, 2024 | Semester 1, 2025
Study Mode On campus
Plant the seeds for a career working outdoors.
If you enjoy working in nature, cultivating gardens and love seeing your hard work flourish, this course is for you. In this entry-level qualification, you'll gain the practical skills and knowledge to work effectively in the horticultural industry. Horticulturists most commonly work in a gardening, nursery and landscaping setting.
Please note: This qualification is in transition, and the course code is subject to change
Half price fees apply!
Some things you'll learn:
- How to recognise plants
- Landscaping, pruning and planting plants
- How to treat weeds and pests
- How to operate basic machinery and equipment
- How to assist with soil or growing media sampling and testing
This course is right for you if...
- You enjoy nature and the outdoors
- You enjoy practical and hands-on work
- You're comfortable being exposed to weather
- You have good static strength
- You enjoy work that requires you handling and moving objects
Select your preferred campus and apply
Semester 1, 2025
Details
Units and fees
To attain this qualification, you are required to successfully complete fifteen (15) units of competence, comprising five (5) core and ten (10) elective units selected from the options provided below.
For an approximate fee estimate, mark the boxes below corresponding to the number of units needed for this course. The estimated fees will be displayed on the right-hand side.
Core
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| AHCPCM201 Recognise plants | $64.80 | $19.20 | $0.00 |
| AHCPMG201 Treat weeds | $56.70 | $16.80 | $0.00 |
| AHCPMG202 Treat plant pests, diseases and disorders | $56.70 | $16.80 | $0.00 |
| AHCSOL202 Assist with soil or growing media sampling and testing | $40.50 | $12.00 | $0.00 |
| AHCWHS201 Participate in work health and safety processes | $64.80 | $19.20 | $0.00 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
$56.70 | $16.80 | $0.00 |
|
|
$56.70 | $16.80 | $0.00 |
|
|
$38.88 | $11.52 | $0.00 |
|
|
$40.50 | $12.00 | $0.00 |
|
|
$56.70 | $16.80 | $0.00 |
|
|
$48.60 | $14.40 | $0.00 |
|
|
$48.60 | $14.40 | $0.00 |
|
|
$48.60 | $14.40 | $0.00 |
|
|
$64.80 | $19.20 | $0.00 |
|
|
$40.50 | $12.00 | $0.00 |
Please note: Course information and fees are subject to change without notice.
- Fees may differ between campus locations due to the difference between elective units in the course study plan or a need to adapt courses to meet local industry needs.
- Fees may also differ for individuals depending on units of study selected, prior qualifications and recognition of prior learning (RPL).
- Fees are payable at the time of enrolment.
- Total fees quoted include tuition fees and resource fees. You may also be required to purchase text books, uniforms or other personal equipment that are not included in this fee estimate.
- For Lower Fees, Local Skills (half-price) courses please refer to additional eligibility information above.
- Concession rates: If eligible, proof of concession must be presented.
- Concessions and the secondary school age fee cap do not apply to commercial courses (short courses), or Foundation Programs (i.e ESL and General Education).
- Secondary school aged persons (in 2024, students born on or after 1 July 2006 who are at least 15 years old in 2024) undertaking training that is not part of a VET Delivered to Secondary Schools program, the maximum course (tuition) fee chargeable is $420. Additional resource fees and discretionary fees may apply.
- VET Student Loans for eligible courses and fee caps may be subject to changes implemented by the Australian Government.
More information: Visit our fees and payment options page or call us on 1800 672 700
Semester 2, 2024
Details
Units and fees
To attain this qualification, you are required to successfully complete fifteen (15) units of competence, comprising five (5) core and ten (10) elective units selected from the options provided below.
For an approximate fee estimate, mark the boxes below corresponding to the number of units needed for this course. The estimated fees will be displayed on the right-hand side.
Core
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| AHCPCM201 Recognise plants | $64.80 | $19.20 | $7.93 |
| AHCPMG201 Treat weeds | $56.70 | $16.80 | $12.05 |
| AHCPMG202 Treat plant pests, diseases and disorders | $56.70 | $16.80 | $5.78 |
| AHCSOL202 Assist with soil or growing media sampling and testing | $40.50 | $12.00 | $4.78 |
| AHCWHS201 Participate in work health and safety processes | $64.80 | $19.20 | $16.29 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
$56.70 | $16.80 | $12.05 |
|
|
$56.70 | $16.80 | $2.69 |
|
|
$38.88 | $11.52 | $6.81 |
|
|
$40.50 | $12.00 | $4.78 |
|
|
$56.70 | $16.80 | $7.93 |
|
|
$48.60 | $14.40 | $6.81 |
|
|
$48.60 | $14.40 | $5.78 |
|
|
$48.60 | $14.40 | $14.30 |
|
|
$64.80 | $19.20 | $9.02 |
|
|
$40.50 | $12.00 | $14.30 |
Please note: Course information and fees are subject to change without notice.
- Fees may differ between campus locations due to the difference between elective units in the course study plan or a need to adapt courses to meet local industry needs.
- Fees may also differ for individuals depending on units of study selected, prior qualifications and recognition of prior learning (RPL).
- Fees are payable at the time of enrolment.
- Total fees quoted include tuition fees and resource fees. You may also be required to purchase text books, uniforms or other personal equipment that are not included in this fee estimate.
- For Lower Fees, Local Skills (half-price) courses please refer to additional eligibility information above.
- Concession rates: If eligible, proof of concession must be presented.
- Concessions and the secondary school age fee cap do not apply to commercial courses (short courses), or Foundation Programs (i.e ESL and General Education).
- Secondary school aged persons (in 2024, students born on or after 1 July 2006 who are at least 15 years old in 2024) undertaking training that is not part of a VET Delivered to Secondary Schools program, the maximum course (tuition) fee chargeable is $420. Additional resource fees and discretionary fees may apply.
- VET Student Loans for eligible courses and fee caps may be subject to changes implemented by the Australian Government.
More information: Visit our fees and payment options page or call us on 1800 672 700