AHC20410 - Certificate II in Horticulture

Structure and assessment Program Structure

Course Information

Work Integrated Learning

Units Standard Course StructureCore - ALL PROGRAMS

• Participate in OHS processes (AHCOHS201A)
• Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices (AHCWRK209A)

Electives - PRE-EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM

• Apply a range of treatments to trees (AHCARB201A)
• Inspect and clean machinery for plant, animal and soil material (AHCBIO201A)
• Operate basic machinery and equipment (AHCMOM203A)
• Pot up plants (AHCNSY201A)
• Undertake propagation activities (AHCNSY203A)
• Recognise plants (AHCPCM201A)
• Plant trees and shrubs (AHCPGD201A)
• Prepare and maintain plant displays (AHCPGD202A)
• Prune shrubs and small trees (AHCPGD203A)
• Treat weeds (AHCPMG201A)
• Treat plant pests, diseases and disorders (AHCPMG202A)
• Determine basic properties of soil and/or growing media (AHCSOL201A)
• Participate in workplace communications (AHCWRK205A)

Electives - VETis GLADSTONE REGION (Biloela High)

• Maintain pressurised irrigation systems (AHCIRG206A)
• Assist with landscape construction work (AHCLSC201A)
• Operate basic machinery and equipment (AHCMOM203A)
• Pot up plants (AHCNSY201A)
• Undertake propagation activities (AHCNSY203A)
• Recognise plants (AHCPCM201A)
• Prepare and maintain plant displays (AHCPGD202A)
• Prune shrubs and small trees (AHCPGD203A)
• Treat weeds (AHCPMG201A)
• Treat plant pests, diseases and disorders (AHCPMG202A)
• Determine basic properties of soil and/or growing media (AHCSOL201A)
• Assist with turf construction (AHCTRF201A)
• Participate in workplace communications (AHCWRK205A)

Electives - VETiS YEPPOON HIGH SCHOOL

• Maintain pressurised irrigation systems (AHCIRG206A)
• Assist with landscape construction work (AHCLSC201A)
• Operate basic machinery and equipment (AHCMOM203A)
• Pot up plants (AHCNSY201A)
• Undertake propagation activities (AHCNSY203A)
• Recognise plants (AHCPCM201A)
• Plant trees and shrubs (AHCPGD201A)
• Prepare and maintain plant displays (AHCPGD202A)
• Prune shrubs and small trees (AHCPGD203A)
• Treat weeds (AHCPMG201A)
• Treat plant pests, diseases and disorders (AHCPMG202A)
• Determine basic properties of soil and/or growing media (AHCSOL201A)
• Participate in workplace communications (AHCWRK205A)

Study Sequence

To view more information about these units, as well as the suggested study plan, please visit the handbook.

Offerings Distance Education with optional workshops

This course is available by distance education; students will have the opportunity to attend workshops currently in Rockhampton or Gladstone. Workshops may be scheduled in other locations.

Work placement: This program does not include a Vocational Placement component but it is highly recommended that students seek out and participate in work placement or be employed in the related industry.

Delivery Method: This course is delivered using a blended model where students will progress through learning guides and assessment booklets. Students in the Rockhampton and Gladstone region will have the opportunity to attend workshops. Workshops may be scheduled in other locations.

Timing

Enrolments are taken throughout the year on a continuous basis.

Duration and dates

Completed over 12 to 18 months

CQUniversity Rockhampton City - Pre-employment

This course is available at the CQUniversity Rockhampton City Campus.

Work placement: This program does not include a Vocational Placement component but it is highly recommended that students arrange their own work placement or be employed in the related industry.

2016 Classes commence Monday 8 February 2016. First day please meet outside the Library. Students are expected to attend one day per week: Monday 8am to 4pm for 16 weeks. Classes conclude Monday 20 June 2016 (including 2 weeks break).

Timing

Next intake for this course will be in 2017. Further details to come.

CQUniversity Gladstone City VET in SCHOOLS (VETiS)

This course is available as part of the VET in Schools Program at the CQUniversity Gladstone City campus.

Work placement: This program does not include a Vocational Placement component but it is highly recommended that students participate in work experience in conjunction with their school arrangements.

Course Guides will be made available through School VET Coordinators and students will be given the opportunity to make application for places in courses. For further information please access the CQUniversity link to the CQUniversity VET in School Web Page /vetis or your School HOD.

Timing

Next intake for this course will be for Term 1, 2017.

Duration and dates

One (1) day a week for 12 months

CQUniversity Rockhampton City VET in SCHOOLS (VETIS)

This course is available as part of the VET in Schools Program at the CQUniversity Rockhampton City campus.

Work placement: This program does not include a Vocational Placement component but it is highly recommended that students participate in work experience in conjunction with their school arrangements.

Course Guides will be made available through School VET Coordinators and students will be given the opportunity to make application for places in courses. For further information please access the CQUniversity link to the CQUniversity VET in School Web Page /vetis or your School HOD.

Timing

Next intake for this course will be for Term 1, 2017.

Duration and dates

One (1) day a week for 12 months

Partnered with Schools VET in Schools (VETiS)

We are able to offer this program in partnership with schools across the Central Queensland region.

Currently offered in the Yeppoon region.

Please contact us at vetis@cqu.edu.au for further details.

Timing

To be negotiated with Schools.

Traineeship

This course is available for employers offering traineeships. This course is available by distance with blended delivery; students will have the opportunity to attend workshops currently in Rockhampton or Gladstone. Workshops may be scheduled in other locations.

A trainee is a person employed under a training contract. Traineeships provide a combination of employment and structured learning.

A trainee is contracted to an employer for a nominal period of time, enabling them to successfully gain competence in a vocational area as a trainee.

STEPS TO A TRAINEESHIP (Vist this link)

• Choose your area of interest • Find an employer • You and your employer choose a training organisation such as CQUniversity

Timing

Enrolments are taken throughout the year on a continuous basis.

Duration and dates

Completed over 1 year