AHC20422 Certificate II in Horticulture
Do you enjoy working outdoors? Are you passionate about the environment?
Plant the seed for a successful career by studying a Certificate II in Horticulture! This course is an entry-level Qualification, allowing participants to gain an insight into the horticulture industry.
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 for more information.
*Please note that eligibility requirements apply to some of the low fee training.
^ You will pay half price for the course fees on the Lower fees, local skills courses, however other fees may apply such as for resources that are specifically needed for your training.
Overview
Campus Broome | Karratha | Pundulmurra
When Available all year
Study Mode On Campus
Students will develop skills and knowledge in propagating plants, caring for nursery plants and food gardens, treating weeds and irrigation operations.
Students will also learn how to recognise various plants and also how to operate basic machinery and equipment.
This Qualification underpins a range of work functions and job roles that can lead to a job in the horticultural and land management industries.
Our passionate team of highly skilled lecturers are keen to pass on their knowledge and skills to others.
- Caring for nursery plants
- Planting and pruning plants
- Treating weeds and diseases
- Operating basic machinery and equipment
- Chemical handling
This course is suited to you if you:
- Enjoy working outside and being in nature
- Enjoy manual labour and physical work
- Are comfortable being exposed to varied weather conditions
- Have a keen interest in horticulture and land management industries
Select your preferred campus and apply
Available all year, 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 | $37.27 |
| AHCPCM204 Recognise plants | $56.70 | $16.80 | $41.50 |
| AHCPGD207 Plant trees and shrubs | $32.40 | $9.60 | $33.20 |
| AHCPMG201 Treat weeds | $56.70 | $16.80 | $29.95 |
| AHCPMG202 Treat plant pests, diseases and disorders | $56.70 | $16.80 | $37.27 |
| AHCSOL203 Assist with soil or growing media sampling and testing | $40.50 | $12.00 | $26.60 |
| AHCWHS202 Participate in workplace health and safety processes | $56.70 | $16.80 | $10.75 |
| AHCWRK211 Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices | $40.50 | $12.00 | $6.00 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
$56.70 | $16.80 | $29.95 |
|
|
$56.70 | $16.80 | $0.90 |
|
|
$32.40 | $9.60 | $31.95 |
|
|
$40.50 | $12.00 | $23.70 |
|
|
$40.50 | $12.00 | $23.70 |
|
|
$40.50 | $12.00 | $10.75 |
|
|
$56.70 | $16.80 | $8.45 |
Our estimated fees are based on:
- Full time study in 2024.
- All units required to gain this qualification. If you're a student that has 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.
- For more information regarding eligibility and fees, please visit the DTWD website.
These fees are estimates only and depend on your eligibility for government funding, concession rates, the units you have already completed or seek to be recognised under Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Additional resource, material and/or equipment costs may apply. Visit our Fees and Charges page for more information, including on consumer rights.
Details
Units and fees
Core
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| AHCMOM203 Operate basic machinery and equipment | $56.70 | $16.80 | $37.27 |
| AHCPCM204 Recognise plants | $56.70 | $16.80 | $41.50 |
| AHCPGD207 Plant trees and shrubs | $32.40 | $9.60 | $33.20 |
| AHCPMG201 Treat weeds | $56.70 | $16.80 | $29.95 |
| AHCPMG202 Treat plant pests, diseases and disorders | $56.70 | $16.80 | $37.27 |
| AHCSOL203 Assist with soil or growing media sampling and testing | $40.50 | $12.00 | $26.60 |
| AHCWHS202 Participate in workplace health and safety processes | $56.70 | $16.80 | $10.75 |
| AHCWRK211 Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices | $40.50 | $12.00 | $6.00 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
$56.70 | $16.80 | $29.95 |
|
|
$56.70 | $16.80 | $0.90 |
|
|
$32.40 | $9.60 | $31.95 |
|
|
$40.50 | $12.00 | $23.70 |
|
|
$40.50 | $12.00 | $23.70 |
|
|
$40.50 | $12.00 | $10.75 |
|
|
$56.70 | $16.80 | $8.45 |
Our estimated fees are based on:
- Full time study in 2024.
- All units required to gain this qualification. If you're a student that has 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.
- For more information regarding eligibility and fees, please visit the DTWD website.
These fees are estimates only and depend on your eligibility for government funding, concession rates, the units you have already completed or seek to be recognised under Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Additional resource, material and/or equipment costs may apply. Visit our Fees and Charges page for more information, including on consumer rights.
Details
Units and fees
Core
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| AHCMOM203 Operate basic machinery and equipment | $56.70 | $16.80 | $37.27 |
| AHCPCM204 Recognise plants | $56.70 | $16.80 | $41.50 |
| AHCPGD207 Plant trees and shrubs | $32.40 | $9.60 | $33.20 |
| AHCPMG201 Treat weeds | $56.70 | $16.80 | $29.95 |
| AHCPMG202 Treat plant pests, diseases and disorders | $56.70 | $16.80 | $37.27 |
| AHCSOL203 Assist with soil or growing media sampling and testing | $40.50 | $12.00 | $26.60 |
| AHCWHS202 Participate in workplace health and safety processes | $56.70 | $16.80 | $10.75 |
| AHCWRK211 Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices | $40.50 | $12.00 | $6.00 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
$56.70 | $16.80 | $29.95 |
|
|
$56.70 | $16.80 | $0.90 |
|
|
$32.40 | $9.60 | $31.95 |
|
|
$40.50 | $12.00 | $23.70 |
|
|
$40.50 | $12.00 | $23.70 |
|
|
$40.50 | $12.00 | $10.75 |
|
|
$56.70 | $16.80 | $8.45 |
Our estimated fees are based on:
- Full time study in 2024.
- All units required to gain this qualification. If you're a student that has 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.
- For more information regarding eligibility and fees, please visit the DTWD website.
These fees are estimates only and depend on your eligibility for government funding, concession rates, the units you have already completed or seek to be recognised under Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Additional resource, material and/or equipment costs may apply. Visit our Fees and Charges page for more information, including on consumer rights.
Details
Units and fees
Core
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| AHCMOM203 Operate basic machinery and equipment | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| AHCPCM204 Recognise plants | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| AHCPGD207 Plant trees and shrubs | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| AHCPMG201 Treat weeds | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| AHCPMG202 Treat plant pests, diseases and disorders | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| AHCSOL203 Assist with soil or growing media sampling and testing | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| AHCWHS202 Participate in workplace health and safety processes | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| AHCWRK211 Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
$0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
|
|
$0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
|
|
$0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
|
|
$0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
|
|
$0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
|
|
$0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
|
|
$0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Our estimated fees are based on:
- Full time study in 2024.
- All units required to gain this qualification. If you're a student that has 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.
- For more information regarding eligibility and fees, please visit the DTWD website.
These fees are estimates only and depend on your eligibility for government funding, concession rates, the units you have already completed or seek to be recognised under Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Additional resource, material and/or equipment costs may apply. Visit our Fees and Charges page for more information, including on consumer rights.