To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in: 12 units of competency: 6 core units plus 6 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. Any combination of electives that meets the packaging rules can be selected for the award of the Certificate II in Protected Horticulture. Where appropriate, electives may be packaged to provide a qualification with a specialisation area as follows: At least 2 electives must be selected from Group A for the award of the Certificate II in Protected Horticulture (Picking) At least 2 electives must be selected from Group B for the award of the Certificate II in Protected Horticulture (Packing) At least 2 electives must be selected from Group C for the award of the Certificate II in Protected Horticulture (Crop work) At least 2 electives must be selected from Group D for the award of the Certificate II in Protected Horticulture (Nursery) Plus 4 units from the remaining units listed in groups A, B, C, D or E, or any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course. Where a specialisation area is not sought, the electives are to be chosen as follows: 2 units must be selected from groups A, B, C, D or E the remaining 4 electives may be selected from groups A, B, C, D or E or any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course. Core Units AHCWHS202 Participate in workplace health and safety processes AHCWRK211 Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices AHCWRK212 Work effectively in industry FBPFSY2002 Apply food safety procedures FBPOPR2074 Carry out manual handling tasks FBPOPR2070 Apply quality systems and procedures Elective Units Group A Picking AHCBIO203 Inspect and clean machinery, tools and equipment to preserve biosecurity AHCPHT214 Support horticultural crop harvesting AHCPMG202 Treat plant pests, diseases and disorders Group B Packing AHCWRK215 Collect and record production data FBPBPG2008 Perform basic packaging tests and inspections FBPOPR2094 Clean equipment in place TLIA0020 Package goods Group C Crop Work AHCBIO203 Inspect and clean machinery, tools and equipment to preserve biosecurity AHCIRG219 Assist with low volume irrigation operations AHCPHT210 Assist with protected cropping water sampling and testing AHCPHT211 Maintain crop AHCPHT212 Perform manual pollination of crops AHCPHT215 Plant horticultural crops AHCPMG201 Treat weeds AHCPMG202 Treat plant, pests, diseases and disorders AHCSOL203 Assist with soil or growing media sampling and testing Group D Nursery AHCBIO203 Inspect and clean machinery, tools and equipment to preserve biosecurity AHCNSY206 Care for nursery plants AHCNSY207 Undertake propagation activities AHCPHT213 Perform plant blocking on AHCPHT217 Undertake field budding and grafting AHCPMG202 Treat plant pests, diseases and disorders AHCSOL203 Assist with soil or growing media sampling and testing FBPVIT2001 Bench graft vines FBPVIT2007 Tend containerised nursery plants Group E General Electives AHCINF207 Maintain properties and structures AHCMDC201 Assist with propagation of medicinal cannabis AHCMDC202 Assist with care and maintenance of medicinal cannabis AHCMDC203 Assist with harvest and pre-processing of medicinal cannabis AHCMOM202 Operate tractors AHCMOM203 Operate basic machinery and equipment AHCNSY205 Pot up plants AHCPCM204 Recognise plants FBPOPR2065 Conduct routine maintenance FBPOPR2066 Apply sampling procedures FBPOPR2069 Use numerical applications in the workplace FBPOPR2071 Provide and apply workplace information FBPOPR2095 Clean and sanitise equipment FBPPPL2001 Participate in work teams and groups HLTAID011 Provide First Aid TLID0016 Operate a forklift TLIG2007 Work in a socially diverse environment TLIK2010 Use infotechnology devices in the workplace TLILIC0003 Licence to operate a forklift truck