Modification History
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Release |
Comments |
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Release 1 |
This version released with AHC Agriculture, Horticulture and Conservation and Land Management Training Package Version 7.0. |
Qualification Description
This qualification describes the skills and knowledge for trade level roles in the parks and gardens industry including gardener, greenkeeper and groundsperson.
Individuals with this qualification perform tasks under broad supervision involving a broad range of skills that are applied in a wide variety of contexts, which will involve discretion and judgement in selecting and operating equipment, coordinating resources and applying contingency measures during work.
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.
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
Packaging Rules
To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in:
- 16 units of competency:
- 11 core units plus
- 5 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:
- 4 must be from the electives listed below
- 1 from the remaining electives listed below, or any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course.
Core Units
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AHCIRG346 |
Operate pressurised irrigation systems |
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AHCMOM304 |
Operate machinery and equipment |
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AHCPCM306 |
Provide information on plants and their culture |
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AHCPGD307 |
Implement a plant establishment program |
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AHCPGD309 |
Perform specialist amenity pruning |
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AHCPGD310 |
Implement a landscape maintenance program |
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AHCPMG301 |
Control weeds |
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AHCPMG302 |
Control plant pests, diseases and disorders |
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AHCSOL304 |
Implement soil improvements for garden and turf areas |
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AHCTRF309 |
Implement a grassed area maintenance program |
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AHCWHS301 |
Contribute to work health and safety processes |
Elective Units
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AHCARB314 |
Implement a tree maintenance program |
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AHCARB315 |
Inspect trees for access and work |
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AHCARB320 |
Install tree support systems |
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AHCARB321 |
Implement a tree protection program |
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AHCCHM304 |
Transport and store chemicals |
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AHCCHM307 |
Prepare and apply chemicals to control pest, weeds and diseases |
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AHCDRG305 |
Install drainage systems |
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AHCECR301 |
Maintain native ecosystem areas |
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AHCECR303 |
Implement biological reintroduction works |
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AHCIRG337 |
Measure irrigation delivery system performance |
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AHCIRG338 |
Troubleshoot irrigation systems |
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AHCIRG345 |
Install pressurised irrigation systems |
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AHCIRG347 |
Maintain pressurised irrigation systems |
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AHCLSC316 |
Implement a paving project |
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AHCPCM303 |
Identify plant specimens |
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AHCPCM305 |
Implement a plant nutrition program |
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AHCPCM307 |
Report on health and condition of trees |
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AHCPGD210 |
Transplant shrubs and small trees |
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AHCPGD308 |
Plan and maintain plant displays |
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AHCPGD311 |
Conduct operational inspection of park facilities |
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AHCPGD312 |
Implement a maintenance program for an aquatic environment |
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AHCSOL305 |
Prepare growing media |
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AHCTRF307 |
Construct turf playing surfaces |
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AHCTRF308 |
Establish turf |
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AHCTRF310 |
Monitor turf health |
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AHCTRF311 |
Renovate sports turf |
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AHCWRK305 |
Coordinate work site activities |
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AHCWRK309 |
Apply environmentally sustainable work practices |
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BSBOPS304 |
Deliver and monitor a service to customers |
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BSBOPS305 |
Process customer complaints |
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FBPPPL3007 |
Support and mentor individuals and groups |
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FWPCOT2254 |
Maintain chainsaws |
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FWPCOT2256 |
Trim and cut felled trees |
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FWPFGM3216 |
Fell trees manually (intermediate) |
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HLTAID011 |
Provide first aid |
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PUAFER008 |
Confine small emergencies in a facility |
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RIIWHS204E |
Work safely at heights |
Qualification Mapping Information
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Code and title current version |
Code and title previous version |
Comments |
Equivalence status |
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AHC31021 Certificate III in Parks and Gardens |
AHC31016 Certificate III in Parks and Gardens |
Amended packaging rules Core units increase by 7 units Updated elective units |
Not equivalent |
Links
Companion Volumes, including Implementation Guides, are available at VETNet: - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=c6399549-9c62-4a5e-bf1a-524b2322cf72
