Certificates in Local Government
Horticulture
AHC20410 Certificate II in Horticulture
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Description
Suitable for individuals undertaking a range of work functions and job roles that can lead to a horticultural trade qualification
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Job Titles
- Horticultural worker
- Horticultural assistant
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Skill Set
- Cultivation and selection of plant material
- Plant care, maintenance, and protection of the environment
- Application of chemicals under supervision
- Operate and maintain chainsaws, irrigation equipment and other relevant items
- Occupational Health and Safety issues relevant to the Horticulture Industry.
AHC30710 Certificate III in Horticulture
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Description
Suitable for individuals seeking a general vocational outcome in amenity horticulture. (Not suitable as a pathway for horticultural trades).
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Job Titles
- Horticulturalist
- Gardener
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Skill Set
- Cultivation and selection of plant material
- Plant care, pest control and protection of the environment Occupational Health and Safety issues relevant to the Horticulture Industry.
AHC40410 Certificate IV in Horticulture
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Description
Suitable for individuals seeking post-trade skills and knowledge across the horticulture industry prior to undertaking higher level roles. Develops competency in a range of functions and roles from plant identification and garden maintenance, to garden design and costing a project.
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Job Titles
- Senior horticulturalist
- Horticultural team leader
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Skill Set
- Plant identification
- Garden establishment and maintenance
- Soils and plant nutrition
- Plant health
- Garden design
- Supervision and costing
- Operating specialised machinery
- Revegetation
- Turf
- Irrigation systems
- Plant propagation