OverviewAbout this course
Get your hands dirty as you learn to create and maintain beautiful gardens and grow your own plants. Gain the foundational skills to control weeds, operate basic garden machinery and launch your career as a horticulture assistant or garden labourer.
OutcomesWhat you'll gain
Learning outcomes
Through a mixture of theory and practical course work, learn to:
Recognise and name plants
Identify and control weeds, pests and diseases
Learn to propagate and grow your own plants
Understand soil characteristics
Operate basic garden machinery and equipment
Plant trees, shrubs and other plants
Course outcomes
Gain practical experience and develop specialist skills that give you an advantage in the job market.
A nationally accredited certification
A pathway to further study in horticulture
Techniques to look after your own garden
An understanding of what it's like to work in the horticulture industry
The skills and confidence to seek employment in the horticulture industry
SuitabilityIs this course right for you?
Entry requirements
Some courses require evidence of previous experience or study before you can enrol
- There are no entry requirements for this qualification. You can enrol today.
Completion requirements
During your study you’ll need to provide your teacher with the following evidence:
Entry recommendations
To be prepared for this course, we recommend that you have:
An interest in the horticulture industry
A basic level of physical fitness
Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) at a Year 10 high school level
TAFE NSW is committed to meeting the learning needs of every community. Meeting these needs can mean there are additional entry requirements at different campus locations. Check your preferred location for further requirements. If you need help preparing for study, contact us to find out how we can support you.
PathwaysFuture career and study options
Career pathways
Our graduates go onto roles like: garden labourer and horticulture assistant.
Study pathways
Take your study further with other courses offered at TAFE NSW:
Previous study0 Courses
Begin here to gain experience and confidence in this study area.
The Certificate II in Horticulture does not have any pre-requisite courses.
Further study1 Course
Advance your skills to take your career to the next level
Related study1 Course
Strengthen your expertise and gain specialist skills to expand your employability.
Your experience counts
At TAFE NSW, we recognise your previous study and work experience. You can apply for recognition of prior learning or a credit transfer with any of our courses. If you're successful you'll get your qualification faster.
UnitsUnits taught in this course
Courses are made up of a combination of both core and specialty units. In the Certificate II in Horticulture qualification, you’ll need to successfully complete 15 units of competency, including 8 core and 7 speciality units.
Please note, not all specialty units are offered at every TAFE NSW location. It is highly recommended that you check with your preferred campus for information about the specialty units offered at that location.
Core units are central to the job outcomes of a particular industry or occupation. These are the units industry has agreed are essential to be capable and qualified at a particular study level.
Participate in environmentally sustainable work practicesAHCWRK211
Assist with soil or growing media sampling and testingAHCSOL203
Treat weedsAHCPMG201
Plant trees and shrubsAHCPGD207
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