This project will undertake a Skills Review of Certificate II qualifications within the AHC Agriculture, Horticulture and Conservation and Land Management Training Package that support entry into the agriculture, forestry and fishing industries. Through research and national consultation with industry stakeholders, the review will examine qualification structures, areas of overlap, gaps and pathways. The findings will provide an evidence base to inform future training product decisions, alignment with workforce needs and Qualification Reform objectives.
Project scope
This project will examine how Certificate II qualifications within the training package are structured and applied in practice. Through industry consultation and evidence gathering, the review will identify opportunities to better align training products with workforce needs and strengthen pathways into the sector.
Certificate II qualifications in scope
The review will examine the viability and practicalities of modernising qualifications within the training package.
The initial focus is expected to include the following AHC Certificate II qualifications:
- AHC20324 Certificate II in Production Horticulture
- AHC20422 Certificate II in Horticulture
- AHC20520 Certificate II in Arboriculture
- AHC20624 Certificate II in Parks and Gardens
- AHC20724 Certificate II in Nursery Operations
- AHC20919 Certificate II in Sports Turf Management
- AHC21024 Certificate II in Conservation and Ecosystem Management
- AHC21124 Certificate II in Irrigation
- AHC21624 Certificate II in Landscaping
- AHC21722 Certificate II in Permaculture
- AHC21824 Certificate II in Protected Horticulture
The review will examine how these qualifications are structured, the extent of overlap between them, and their alignment with workforce skills needs, licensing requirements and learner pathways.
The scope may evolve as the project progresses, informed by stakeholder input and emerging findings. This review and does not involve developing or changing training products.
Consultation approach
A subject matter expert working group will be established to provide technical input throughout the project. Stakeholders will be engaged nationally through workshops, interviews, site visits, written feedback and other methods. Feedback will inform the consultation thematic analysis, the final Skills Review and any recommendations for future activity.
Next steps
The next significant opportunity for public consultation is expected during the research and engagement phase from October to December 2026. The interim Skills Review is expected to be published for stakeholder feedback in mid 2027.
Get involved
Stakeholders interested in discussing their workforce dynamics as part of the consultation are encouraged to contact Lucinda O’Brien.
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Project team
Lucinda O’Brien
Project Manager
Skills Insight
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Tracey Woods
Industry Engagement Manager, Skills Insight
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The Frontline Group
Developers