Modification History
Release |
Comments |
Release 2 |
This version released with AHC Agriculture, Horticulture, Conservation and Land Management Training Package Version 4.0. |
Release 1 |
This version released with AHC Agriculture, Horticulture, Conservation and Land Management Training Package Version 1.0. |
Qualification 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.
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:
- 5 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 7 units from the list below
- 4 units aligned to AQF levels 2, 3 or 4 may be selected from this list or any other endorsed Training Package or Accredited Course
- Selected units must be relevant to job outcomes in parks and gardens and must be chosen to ensure the integrity of the qualification outcome at AQF level 3.
Core Units
AHCPCM301 |
Implement a plant nutrition program |
AHCPCM302 |
Provide information on plants and their culture |
AHCPMG301 |
Control weeds |
AHCPMG302 |
Control plant pests, diseases and disorders |
AHCWHS301 |
Contribute to work health and safety processes |
Elective Units
AHCARB301 |
Implement a tree maintenance program |
AHCARB308 |
Install cable and bracing |
AHCARB309 |
Implement a tree protection program |
AHCCHM304 |
Transport and store chemicals |
AHCCHM307 |
Prepare and apply chemicals to control pest, weeds and diseases |
AHCIRG337 |
Measure irrigation delivery system performance |
AHCIRG338 |
Troubleshoot irrigation systems |
AHCIRG345 |
Install pressurised irrigation systems |
AHCIRG346 |
Operate pressurised irrigation systems |
AHCIRG347 |
Maintain pressurised irrigation systems |
AHCLSC301 |
Set out site for construction works |
AHCLSC302 |
Construct landscape features using concrete |
AHCLSC303 |
Construct brick and or block structures and features |
AHCLSC304 |
Erect timber structures and features |
AHCLSC305 |
Construct stone structures and features |
AHCLSC306 |
Implement a paving project |
AHCLSC307 |
Implement a retaining wall project |
AHCLSC308 |
Install metal structures and features |
AHCLSC309 |
Install water features |
AHCLSC310 |
Implement a tree transplanting program |
AHCMOM304 |
Operate machinery and equipment |
AHCNAR301 |
Maintain natural areas |
AHCNAR303 |
Implement revegetation works |
AHCPCM303 |
Identify plant specimens |
AHCPCM304 |
Report on health and condition of trees |
AHCPGD301 |
Implement a plant establishment program |
AHCPGD302 |
Plan and maintain plant displays |
AHCPGD303 |
Perform specialist amenity pruning |
AHCPGD304 |
Implement a landscape maintenance program |
AHCPGD305 |
Conduct operational inspection of park facilities |
AHCPGD306 |
Implement a maintenance program for an aquatic environment |
AHCSOL304 |
Implement soil improvements for garden and turf areas |
AHCSOL305 |
Prepare growing media |
AHCTRF307 |
Construct turf playing surfaces |
AHCTRF308 |
Establish turf |
AHCTRF309 |
Implement a grassed area maintenance program |
AHCTRF310 |
Monitor turf health |
AHCTRF311 |
Renovate sports turf |
AHCWRK309 |
Apply environmentally sustainable work practices |
FWPFGM3213 |
Fall trees manually (advanced) |
Qualification Mapping Information
Code and title current version |
Code and title previous version |
Comments |
Equivalence status |
AHC31016 Certificate III in Parks and Gardens Release 2 |
AHC31016 Certificate III in Parks and Gardens Release 1 |
Updated elective unit codes |
Equivalent qualification |
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=c6399549-9c62-4a5e-bf1a-524b2322cf72