Qualification details

Modification History

June 2012. Corrected Unit AHCPCM303A name in Unit grid.

Description

This qualification provides a vocational 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 IV in Parks and Gardens.

Australian Apprenticeships 

This qualification is suitable for an Australian Apprenticeship.

Job roles 

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

Municipal/city gardener

Horticulturist

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not Applicable

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 Interpreting the needs of internal/external customers Applying numeracy skills to workplace requirements
Teamwork	Working as an individual and a team member Working with diverse individuals and groups Applying knowledge of own role as a part of a team
Problem-solving	Developing practical and creative solutions to workplace problems Showing interdependence and initiative in identifying problems 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 Managing time and priorities
Self-management	Taking responsibility at the appropriate level
Learning	Participating in ongoing learning Learning new skills and techniques
Technology	Using technology and related workplace equipment Using basic technology skills Applying OHS knowledge when using technology

Packaging Rules

Packaging Rules 

Completion of sixteen (16) units made up of ten (10) core units and six (6) elective units.

ELECTIVE UNITS 

• a minimum of three (3) units must come from the elective unit list
• a maximum of three (3) units may be selected from units aligned to Certificates II, III or IV 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 

AHCOHS301A Contribute to OHS processes

Arboriculture 

AHCARB302A Conduct tree inspections

Parks and gardens 

AHCPGD305A Conduct operational inspection of park facilities

Pest management 

AHCPMG301A Control weeds

AHCPMG302A Control plant pests, diseases and disorders

Plants 

AHCPCM301A Implement a plant nutrition program

Soils and media 

AHCSOL301A Prepare growing media

AHCSOL302A Construct a soil profile

Turf 

AHCTRF302A Establish turf

Work 

AHCWRK313A Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices

ELECTIVE UNITS 

Arboriculture 

AHCARB301A Implement a tree maintenance program

AHCARB308A Install cable and bracing

AHCARB309A Implement a tree protection program

FPIFGM3205A Fall trees manually (advanced)

Chemicals 

AHCCHM303A Prepare and apply chemicals

AHCCHM304A Transport, handle and store chemicals

Irrigation 

AHCIRG301A Implement a maintenance program for an irrigation system

AHCIRG302A Install irrigation systems

AHCIRG303A Measure irrigation delivery system performance

AHCIRG305A Operate pressurised irrigation systems

AHCIRG306A Troubleshoot irrigation systems

Landscape 

AHCLSC301A Set out site for construction works

AHCLSC302A Construct landscape features using concrete

AHCLSC303A Construct brick and or block structures and features

AHCLSC304A Erect timber structures and features

AHCLSC305A Construct stone structures and features

AHCLSC306A Implement a paving project

AHCLSC307A Implement a retaining wall project

AHCLSC308A Install metal structures and features

AHCLSC309A Install water features

AHCLSC310A Implement a tree transplanting program

Machinery operation and maintenance 

AHCMOM304A Operate machinery and equipment

Natural area restoration 

AHCNAR301A Maintain natural areas

AHCNAR303A Implement revegetation works

Parks and gardens 

AHCPGD301A Implement a plant establishment program

AHCPGD302A Plan and maintain plant displays

AHCPGD303A Perform specialist amenity pruning

AHCPGD304A Implement a landscape maintenance program

AHCPGD306A Implement a maintenance program for an aquatic environment

Plants 

AHCPCM302A Provide information on plants and their culture

AHCPCM303A Identify plant specimens

Turf 

AHCTRF301A Construct turf playing surfaces

AHCTRF303A Implement a grassed area maintenance program

AHCTRF304A Monitor turf health

AHCTRF305A Renovate sports turf