Modification History
Release |
Comments |
Release 2 |
This version released with AHC Agriculture, Horticulture, Conservation and Land Management Training Package Version 5.0. |
Release 1 |
This version released with AHC Agriculture, Horticulture, Conservation and Land Management Training Package Version 1.0. |
Qualification Description
This qualification provides an occupational outcome in landscaping. The landscaping industry expects this qualification to be achieved to meet job outcomes at this level.
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:
- 15 units of competency:
- 8 core units plus
- 7 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 4 units from list below
- 3 units may be selected from this or any other endorsed Training Package or Accredited Course.
Selected units must be relevant to job outcomes in landscaping and must be chosen to ensure the integrity of the qualification outcome at AQF level 2.
Core Units
AHCLSC201 |
Assist with landscape construction work |
AHCLSC202 |
Construct low-profile timber or modular retaining walls |
AHCLSC203 |
Install aggregate paths |
AHCLSC204 |
Lay paving |
AHCMOM203 |
Operate basic machinery and equipment |
AHCPGD201 |
Plant trees and shrubs |
AHCPCM201 |
Recognise plants |
AHCWHS201 |
Participate in work health and safety processes |
Elective Units
AHCARB211 |
Apply treatments to trees |
AHCCHM201 |
Apply chemicals under supervision |
AHCINF203 |
Maintain properties and structures |
AHCINF204 |
Fabricate and repair metal or plastic structures |
AHCIRG219 |
Assist with low volume irrigation operations |
AHCIRG221 |
Assist with pressurised irrigation operations |
AHCLSC205 |
Install tree protection devices |
AHCMOM202 |
Operate tractors |
AHCMOM204 |
Undertake operational maintenance of machinery |
AHCMOM205 |
Operate vehicles |
AHCMOM213 |
Operate and maintain chainsaws |
AHCPGD202 |
Prepare and maintain plant displays |
AHCPGD203 |
Prune shrubs and small trees |
AHCPGD204 |
Transplant small trees |
AHCPMG201 |
Treat weeds |
AHCPMG202 |
Treat plant pests, diseases and disorders |
AHCSOL202 |
Assist with soil or growing media sampling and testing |
AHCTRF205 |
Assist in the preparation of turf surfaces for play |
AHCTRF206 |
Assist with turf construction |
AHCTRF207 |
Renovate grassed areas |
AHCTRF208 |
Support turf establishment |
AHCWRK204 |
Work effectively in the industry |
AHCWRK205 |
Participate in workplace communications |
AHCWRK206 |
Observe enterprise quality assurance procedures |
AHCWRK208 |
Provide information on products and services |
AHCWRK209 |
Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices |
Qualification Mapping Information
Code and title current version |
Code and title previous version |
Comments |
Equivalence status |
AHC21616 Certificate II in Landscaping Release 2 |
AHC21616 Certificate II in Landscaping Release 1 |
Updated elective unit codes |
Equivalent |
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=c6399549-9c62-4a5e-bf1a-524b2322cf72