AHC10322 Certificate I in Horticulture

The AHC10322 Certificate I in Horticulture is a nationally recognised qualification designed to provide individuals with foundational skills and knowledge for entry-level work in the horticulture industry. This qualification prepares learners for practical tasks such as growing and caring for plants and food gardens, treating weeds, and working safely with equipment and chemicals.

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Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the Certificate I in Horticulture, learners will be able to:

Perform basic horticultural tasks including planting, pruning, and maintaining gardens and landscapes.
Understand and apply safe work practices, including handling machinery, equipment, and chemicals.
Support ecological restoration activities, irrigation systems, nursery operations, turf management, and horticultural production.
Record workplace data and communicate effectively within a horticultural work environment.
Demonstrate knowledge of environmental and quality assurance procedures relevant to horticulture.

To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in:
6 units of competency:

2 core unit plus

  • 2 core unit plus
  • 4 elective units.

Elective units must ensure the integrity of the qualification’s Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) alignment and contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome. The electives are to be chosen as follows:

  • 2 units must be from the electives listed below
  • the remaining 2 units must be selected from electives listed below, or any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course
  • AHCWHS102 Work safely
  • AHCWRK102 Maintain the workplace
  • AHCCHM101 Follow basic chemical safety rules
  • AHCECR101 Support ecological restoration
  • AHCIRG102 Support irrigation work
  • AHCLSC102 Support landscape work
  • AHCMOM101 Assist with routine maintenance of machinery and equipment
  • AHCNSY102 Support nursery work
  • AHCPGD102 Support gardening work
  • AHCPHT102 Support horticultural production

Education and Training Pathways

Completion of this qualification provides credit towards higher-level horticulture qualifications such as the Certificate II and III in Horticulture.
It serves as an entry point for further studies in agriculture, conservation, or allied natural resource management accredited courses.
Learners may also access apprenticeships or traineeships in horticulture-related fields.
The qualification supports pathways for specialisation and career advancement through additional training packages and qualifications.

Possible Careers

Nursery assistant or worker
Landscape or garden assistant
Turf management assistant
Horticultural production worker
Groundskeeper or park maintenance worker
Ecological restoration assistant

This qualification equips learners with practical skills and knowledge to commence a career in horticulture while providing a solid foundation for further education or specialised roles within the horticulture and broader agricultural industries. It emphasises safety, environmental awareness, and technical skills relevant to modern horticultural practices.