There are no entry requirements for this qualification; however students will undertake a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) assessment to determine applicable support requirements.
This is a current, nationally accredited qualification from the AHC Agriculture, Horticulture and Conservation and Land Management Training Package .
IELTS Academic Module: A minimum overall score of 5.5 with no band less than 5.0.
Cambridge Advanced English (CAE): A minimum overall score of 165.
Common European Framework Certificate of English Proficiency: Navitas Academic English (will not be accepted from 2021 onwards)
An overall pass and 60% in Academic English 2. (Note: this score will not be accepted from 2021 intakes onwards).
Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic module: A minimum overall score of 42 with no less than 36 in Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking.
TOEFL Internet-based Test (iBT): A minimum overall score of 46 with a minimum writing score of 21.
This qualification underpins a range of work functions and job roles that can lead to a horticultural trade qualification. Also, this qualification may be available by Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) or Workplace Assessment (WPA). This qualification is suitable for VET in Secondary Schools (VSS) or learners with no previous connection to the horticulture industry or relevant employment history..
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Course structure
To achieve a CERTIFICATE II in HORTICULTURE a total of FIFTEEN (15) units of competency must be completed comprising FIVE (5) Core and TEN (10) Elective units as detailed in the packaging rules and listed below.
The total nominal hours for the sequence listed below is 420 460
Participate in work health and safety processes
Recognise plants
Treat weeds
Treat plant pest, diseases and disorders
Assist with soil or growing media sampling and testing
Total nominal hours for core units
Apply chemicals under supervision
Assist with low volume irrigation operations
Assist with landscape construction work
Operate tractors
Operate basic machinery and equipment
Pot up plants
Care for nursery plants
Undertake propagation activities
Plant trees and shrubs
Prune shrubs and small trees
Use hand tools
Plant horticultural crops (unnamed)
Prepare growing media (unnamed)
Maintain indoor plants
Credit transfers & pathways
Skills recognition
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
RPL is the acknowledgement of a person's skills and knowledge acquired through previous training, work or life experience, which may be used to grant status or credit in a subject regardless of how and where they were attained, including overseas.
This can include skills from:
Previous study excluding courses at another VET/TAFE institution, but including courses at school or college, through adult education classes or training programs at work;
Work experience (including both work that is paid and unpaid); and/or
Life experience (for example leisure pursuits or voluntary work).
RPL is a form of assessment. It is used to determine whether a person has acquired, through formal or informal learning, the skills and experience consistent with the stated competency standards that comprise a qualification. RPL is not time referenced, so there are no parameters on how or when the skills are acquired. However, the skills that have been acquired through life experience etc., must be current and must match the elements and performance criteria contained in the individual unit.
Students seeking RPL need to indicate this on their enrolment form at the time of enrolment.
For further information please refer to the Applicant's Guide to the Recognition of Prior Learning or contact VET RPL Enquiries on 1800 238 838 or email vet.rpl.enquiries@cdu.edu.au.
Credit Transfer
Charles Darwin University as a Registered Training Organisation recognises the Australian Qualifications Framework qualifications and Statement of Attainments issued by any other Australian Registered Training Organisation.
Students are encouraged to submit any requests for credit from previous studies at the time of enrolment, to ensure they are not enrolling in units they may not need to undertake.
In order to apply for exemption/credit transfer from units completed at another training organisation, you will need to complete an Application for Exemption Form available from any campus, centre, or team, or a copy of the form can be obtained from the web.
Your completed Application for Exemption form together with attached documentary evidence (certified copy of Qualification/Statement of Attainment) to support your request for exemption/credit transfer should be submitted directly to the University either in person or by mail. Requests without documentary evidence will not be processed and will be returned to students. There are no fees attached to Credit Transfers.
Pathways
VET to Higher Education Pathway Mapping for completed Awards in the same field or discipline.
Pathways from the qualification
AHC30716 Certificate III in Horticulture or AHC32816 Certificate III in Rural Operations.
Occupations relevant to this qualification in industry sectors such as Horticulture include:
Nursery person
Grounds person
Horticulturist
Grounds maintenance
Landscape maintenance
