Modification History
Release |
Comments |
Release 3 |
This version released with AHC Agriculture, Horticulture, Conservation and Land Management Training Package Version 3.0. |
Release 2 |
This version released with AHC Agriculture, Horticulture, Conservation and Land Management Training Package Version 1.1. |
Release 1 |
This version released with AHC Agriculture, Horticulture, Conservation and Land Management Training Package Version 1.0. |
Qualification Description
This qualification allows individuals to develop post-trade skills and knowledge to become specialists within the landscape industry. It is designed to meet the needs of supervisors or team leaders.
No occupational 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:
- 12 units of competency:
- 1 core units plus
- 11 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:
- select 8 units listed from the either Group A or Group B below
- 3 units may be selected from either Group A or Group B or from this or any other endorsed Training Package or Accredited Course.
Selected units must be relevant to job outcomes in the landscape industry and must be chosen to ensure the integrity of the qualification outcome at AQF level 4.
Core Units
AHCWHS401 |
Maintain work health and safety processes |
Elective Units
Group A
Landscape design stream
AHCBUS402 |
Cost a project |
AHCBUS404 |
Operate within a budget framework |
AHCCCF402 |
Report on project |
AHCIRG431 |
Supervise irrigation system installation |
AHCPCM303 |
Identify plant specimens |
AHCPCM401 |
Recommend plants and cultural practices |
AHCPGD401 |
Design plant displays |
AHCPGD402 |
Plan a plant establishment program |
AHCSOL401 |
Sample soils and interpret results |
BSBDES305 |
Source and apply information on the history and theory of design |
BSBDES403 |
Develop and extend design skills and practice |
BSBRES411 |
Analyse and present research information |
CUAACD303 |
Produce technical drawings |
TLIR4002 |
Source goods/services and evaluate contractors |
Group B
Landscape contracting stream
AHCBUS402 |
Cost a project |
AHCBUS404 |
Operate within a budget framework |
AHCCCF402 |
Report on project |
AHCCHM405 |
Plan and implement a chemical use program |
AHCIRG431 |
Supervise irrigation system installation |
AHCLSC401 |
Supervise landscape project works |
AHCLSC502 |
Manage landscape projects |
AHCMOM402 |
Supervise maintenance of property, machinery and equipment |
AHCNAR401 |
Supervise natural area restoration works |
AHCPCM401 |
Recommend plants and cultural practices |
AHCPGD402 |
Plan a plant establishment program |
AHCSOL401 |
Sample soils and interpret results |
AHCWRK401 |
Implement and monitor quality assurance procedures |
AHCWRK402 |
Provide information on issues and policies |
AHCWRK403 |
Supervise work routines and staff performance |
BSBSMB404 |
Undertake small business planning |
Qualification Mapping Information
Code and title current version |
Code and title previous version |
Comments |
Equivalence status |
AHC42016 Certificate IV in Landscape Release 3 |
AHC42016 Certificate IV in Landscape Release 2 |
Updated chemical unit code and removed prerequisite requirements table |
Equivalent qualification |
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=c6399549-9c62-4a5e-bf1a-524b2322cf72