AHC20422 Certificate II in Horticulture
Develop hands-on skills in plant care, landscaping, and garden maintenance to create thriving green spaces.
This course equips you with the practical expertise to work in nurseries, parks and gardens. You could gain a triple qualification at the same time, completing the Certificate II in Conservation and Ecosystem Management and the Certificate II in Landscaping as well as the Certificate II in Horticulture.
This course is low fee* for residents of Western Australia and temporary residents holding certain visa types. An annual fee cap of $400 for those aged 15-24 or concession holders or $1,200 for everyone else, applies to this course. Some eligibility conditions apply for the low fee training and other fees may apply for some courses. Please refer to the FAQs(opens in a new tab) for more information.
*Please note that eligibility requirements apply to some of the low fee training.
Overview
Campus Joondalup (Kendrew Crescent)
When Semester 1, 2025 | Semester 2, 2025
How On campus
Kickstart your career in Horticulture
Passionate about plants and looking to start a hands-on career in horticulture? This course provides the essential skills to help you grow and maintain beautiful gardens, landscapes, and green spaces.
No prior experience is required, making this a perfect opportunity, especially if you're currently unemployed or seeking a new path in the industry.
Our courses are delivered by highly experienced lecturers and supported by extensive resources to ensure you gain practical, job-ready skills.
This qualification will equip you with the knowledge and hands-on experience to secure a role in the horticulture industry, including opportunities in nurseries, parks, garden centres, landscaping, and local councils.
Boost your career prospects - complete one additional unit and you can achieve a triple qualification giving you:
- Certificate II in Conservation and Ecosystem Management,
- Certificate II in Landscaping and
- Certificate II in Horticulture.
This qualification will allow you to develop a broad range of trade level skills and knowledge, including:
- Employ sustainable work practices,
- Identify plants,
- Treat weeds, plant pests, diseases and disorders
- Plant trees and shrubs
- Assist with landscape construction work such as low-profile timber or modular retaining wall, install aggregate paths
- Operate basic machinery and equipment
I have the following attributes:
- Enjoy nature and outdoor work that includes working in varied weather conditions outdoors
- Comfortable working in a physical environment
- Fit and enjoy manual labour and physical work
- Able to work as a part of team
- Problem solving skills
Important information
Select your preferred campus and apply
Semester 1, 2025
Details
Units and fees
Core
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| AHCMOM203 Operate basic machinery and equipment | $56.70 | $16.80 | $30.00 |
| AHCPCM204 Recognise plants | $56.70 | $16.80 | $35.00 |
| AHCPGD207 Plant trees and shrubs | $32.40 | $9.60 | $41.00 |
| AHCPMG201 Treat weeds | $56.70 | $16.80 | $30.00 |
| AHCPMG202 Treat plant pests, diseases and disorders | $56.70 | $16.80 | $30.00 |
| AHCSOL203 Assist with soil or growing media sampling and testing | $40.50 | $12.00 | $30.00 |
| AHCWHS202 Participate in workplace health and safety processes | $56.70 | $16.80 | $25.00 |
| AHCWRK211 Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices | $40.50 | $12.00 | $46.00 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
$40.50 | $12.00 | $20.00 |
|
|
$48.60 | $14.40 | $35.00 |
|
|
$48.60 | $14.40 | $35.00 |
|
|
$48.60 | $14.40 | $20.00 |
|
|
$40.50 | $12.00 | $46.00 |
|
|
$38.88 | $11.52 | $35.00 |
|
|
$48.60 | $14.40 | $25.00 |
*Fee disclaimers
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. Please view the full list of Fee disclaimers.
Please note fees listed include all units required to gain this qualification. If you're a continuing student and have successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in, to complete this course.
Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.
Details
Units and fees
Core
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| AHCMOM203 Operate basic machinery and equipment | $56.70 | $16.80 | $30.00 |
| AHCPCM204 Recognise plants | $56.70 | $16.80 | $35.00 |
| AHCPGD207 Plant trees and shrubs | $32.40 | $9.60 | $41.00 |
| AHCPMG201 Treat weeds | $56.70 | $16.80 | $30.00 |
| AHCPMG202 Treat plant pests, diseases and disorders | $56.70 | $16.80 | $30.00 |
| AHCSOL203 Assist with soil or growing media sampling and testing | $40.50 | $12.00 | $30.00 |
| AHCWHS202 Participate in workplace health and safety processes | $56.70 | $16.80 | $25.00 |
| AHCWRK211 Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices | $40.50 | $12.00 | $46.00 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
$56.70 | $16.80 | $45.00 |
|
|
$40.50 | $12.00 | $20.00 |
|
|
$48.60 | $14.40 | $35.00 |
|
|
$48.60 | $14.40 | $20.00 |
|
|
$32.40 | $9.60 | $0.00 |
|
|
$38.88 | $11.52 | $35.00 |
|
|
$48.60 | $14.40 | $25.00 |
*Fee disclaimers
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. Please view the full list of Fee disclaimers.
Please note fees listed include all units required to gain this qualification. If you're a continuing student and have successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in, to complete this course.
Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.
Semester 2, 2025
Details
Units and fees
Core
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| AHCMOM203 Operate basic machinery and equipment | $56.70 | $16.80 | $30.00 |
| AHCPCM204 Recognise plants | $56.70 | $16.80 | $35.00 |
| AHCPGD207 Plant trees and shrubs | $32.40 | $9.60 | $41.00 |
| AHCPMG201 Treat weeds | $56.70 | $16.80 | $30.00 |
| AHCPMG202 Treat plant pests, diseases and disorders | $56.70 | $16.80 | $30.00 |
| AHCSOL203 Assist with soil or growing media sampling and testing | $40.50 | $12.00 | $30.00 |
| AHCWHS202 Participate in workplace health and safety processes | $56.70 | $16.80 | $25.00 |
| AHCWRK211 Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices | $40.50 | $12.00 | $46.00 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
$40.50 | $12.00 | $20.00 |
|
|
$48.60 | $14.40 | $35.00 |
|
|
$48.60 | $14.40 | $35.00 |
|
|
$48.60 | $14.40 | $20.00 |
|
|
$40.50 | $12.00 | $46.00 |
|
|
$38.88 | $11.52 | $35.00 |
|
|
$48.60 | $14.40 | $25.00 |
*Fee disclaimers
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. Please view the full list of Fee disclaimers.
Please note fees listed include all units required to gain this qualification. If you're a continuing student and have successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in, to complete this course.
Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.
Details
Units and fees
Core
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| AHCMOM203 Operate basic machinery and equipment | $56.70 | $16.80 | $30.00 |
| AHCPCM204 Recognise plants | $56.70 | $16.80 | $35.00 |
| AHCPGD207 Plant trees and shrubs | $32.40 | $9.60 | $41.00 |
| AHCPMG201 Treat weeds | $56.70 | $16.80 | $30.00 |
| AHCPMG202 Treat plant pests, diseases and disorders | $56.70 | $16.80 | $30.00 |
| AHCSOL203 Assist with soil or growing media sampling and testing | $40.50 | $12.00 | $30.00 |
| AHCWHS202 Participate in workplace health and safety processes | $56.70 | $16.80 | $25.00 |
| AHCWRK211 Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices | $40.50 | $12.00 | $46.00 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
$56.70 | $16.80 | $45.00 |
|
|
$40.50 | $12.00 | $20.00 |
|
|
$48.60 | $14.40 | $35.00 |
|
|
$48.60 | $14.40 | $20.00 |
|
|
$32.40 | $9.60 | $0.00 |
|
|
$38.88 | $11.52 | $35.00 |
|
|
$48.60 | $14.40 | $25.00 |
*Fee disclaimers
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. Please view the full list of Fee disclaimers.
Please note fees listed include all units required to gain this qualification. If you're a continuing student and have successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in, to complete this course.
Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.
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