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Certificate II in Production Horticulture
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AHC20324
You have spent seasons in the field, mastering the practical tasks that keep our horticulture and floriculture industries thriving. We are currently establishing partnerships with Registered Training Organisations to offer a recognition pathway that values your hands-on expertise. Register your interest today to be notified as soon as this qualification becomes available for assessment.
About This Qualification
This qualification describes the skills and knowledge for supporting job roles in the production horticulture and floriculture industry including field worker, picker, pruner and packer. Individuals with this qualification carry out routine tasks under supervision where the work is predictable and structured with limited judgement requirements. Work must comply with work health and safety and environmental regulations and legislation that apply to the workplace. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Qualification Code
AHC20324
Training Package
AHC — Agriculture, Horticulture and Conservation and Land Management Training Package
AQF Level
Certificate II
Total Units
See training.gov.au
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
National Register
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Career Outcomes
According to training.gov.au, this qualification supports the following roles:
| Role | Responsibilities |
|---|---|
| Production Horticultural Assistant | Assisting with daily crop maintenance, planting, and harvesting within a commercial farm environment. |
| Field Worker | Performing routine tasks such as pruning, weeding, and crop monitoring under general supervision. |
| Picker and Packer | Harvesting produce and preparing it for transport while maintaining strict quality and food safety standards. |
| Nursery Assistant | Supporting the propagation, potting, and general care of plants within a wholesale or retail nursery. |
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Could RPL Be Right for You?
Experience can be evidence.
RPL is the process that helps you demonstrate it.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a formal assessment process that evaluates the skills, knowledge, and experience you've gained through your career to determine whether you meet the requirements of a nationally recognised qualification. It isn't a shortcut — it applies the same assessment standards as any other pathway.
RPL typically involves:
A review of your work experience against the qualification requirements
Compilation of an evidence portfolio demonstrating your competency
Assessment by a qualified assessor from a Registered Training Organisation
If gaps are identified, targeted training to build on your existing expertise
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RPL isn't the right pathway for everyone. If you don't have substantial, relevant, and current industry experience, a traditional study pathway may serve you better.
Our approach:
“We'd rather guide you to the right pathway than enrol you in the wrong one.”
What Kind of Experience Counts?
If RPL becomes available for this qualification, the types of experience and evidence that would typically be relevant include:
Work History & Roles
- ✓Current resume detailing farm or nursery experience
- ✓Reference letters from farm managers or supervisors
- ✓Position descriptions for field worker or packer roles
Horticulture Operations
- ✓Records of planting, pruning, and harvesting activities
- ✓Propagation and potting logs for nursery work
- ✓Canopy maintenance and crop support records
Safety & Biosecurity
- ✓Site biosecurity procedure checklists
- ✓Workplace health and safety incident reports
- ✓Records of participation in safety meetings or inductions
Post-Harvest & Quality
- ✓Food safety and hygiene procedure records
- ✓Quality assurance logs for picking and packing
- ✓Documentation of post-harvest chemical applications
Machinery & Equipment
- ✓Tractor or vehicle operation and maintenance logs
- ✓Records of using basic farm tools and machinery
- ✓Equipment cleaning and sanitisation records
This is general guidance based on training.gov.au. Specific requirements will be confirmed by the delivering RTO's assessor when RPL becomes available.
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