Qualification details

Modification History

Not Applicable

Description

This qualification provides an occupational outcome in parks and gardens. The parks and gardens industry expects this qualification to be achieved to meet job outcomes at this level.

Pathways Information

Qualification pathways 

Pathways into the qualification 

This qualification may be accessed by direct entry.

Pathways from the qualification 

Further training pathways from this qualification include, but are not limited to, Certificate III in Parks and Gardens.

Australian Apprenticeships 

This qualification is suitable for an Australian Apprenticeship.

Licensing considerations 

There are no specific licences that relate to this qualification.

Job roles 

Job roles and titles vary across different industry sectors. Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include:

Assistant gardener

Groundsperson

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Refer to Pathways Information

Entry Requirements

Entry requirements 

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

Employability Skills Summary

EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS QUALIFICATION SUMMARY
Employability Skill	Industry /enterprise requirements for this qualification include :
Communication	Listening and understanding Speaking clearly and directly Reading and interpreting workplace related documentation
Teamwork	Working as an individual and a team member Working with diverse individuals and groups
Problem-solving	Solving problems individually or in teams
Initiative and enterprise	Adapting to new situations
Planning and organising	Collecting analysing and organising information Taking initiative and making decisions within workplace role Participating in continuous improvement and planning
Self-management	Taking responsibility at the appropriate level
Learning	Learning in order to accommodate change
Technology	Using technology and related workplace equipment Using basic technology skills Applying OHS knowledge when using technology

Packaging Rules

Packaging Rules 

Completion of fifteen (15) units made up of ten (10) core units and five (5) elective units.

ELECTIVE UNITS 

• a minimum of two (2) units must be selected from the elective unit list
• a maximum of three (3) units may be selected from units aligned to Certificate II or III in AHC10 or from any other currently endorsed training package or accredited course. Selected units must be relevant to job outcomes in the parks and gardens industry.

CORE UNITS 

Occupational Health and Safety 

AHCOHS201A Participate in OHS processes

Chemicals 

AHCCHM201A Apply chemicals under supervision

Irrigation 

AHCIRG206A Maintain pressurised irrigation systems

Machinery operation and maintenance 

AHCMOM203A Operate basic machinery and equipment

Parks and gardens 

AHCPGD201A Plant trees and shrubs

AHCPGD206A Conduct visual inspection of park facilities

Pest management 

AHCPMG201A Treat weeds

Plants 

AHCPCM201A Recognise plants

Soils and media 

AHCSOL201A Determine basic properties of soil and/or growing media

Turf 

AHCTRF204A Support turf establishment

ELECTIVE UNITS 

Arboriculture 

AHCARB201A Apply a range of treatments to trees

Irrigation 

AHCIRG203A Install micro-irrigation systems

AHCIRG204A Lay irrigation and/or drainage pipes

Landscape 

AHCLSC201A Assist with landscape construction work

Machinery operation and maintenance 

AHCMOM204A Undertake operational maintenance of machinery

AHCMOM211A Operate side by side utility vehicles

Nursery 

AHCNSY203A Undertake propagation activities

Parks and gardens 

AHCPGD202A Prepare and maintain plant displays

AHCPGD203A Prune shrubs and small trees

AHCPGD205A Prepare a grave site

Pest management 

AHCPMG202A Treat plant pests, diseases and disorders

Turf 

AHCTRF202A Prepare turf surfaces for play

AHCTRF203A Renovate grassed areas

Work 

AHCWRK207A Collect and record production data

AHCWRK209A Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices