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Qualification details

AHC40510 - Certificate IV in Parks and Gardens (Release 3)

Summary

Usage recommendation:
Superseded
Mapping:
MappingNotesDate
Is superseded by and equivalent to AHC40516 - Certificate IV in Parks and GardensThis qualification is equivalent to AHC40510 Certificate IV in Parks and Gardens. 26/Jun/2016
Supersedes RTF40703 - Certificate IV in Horticulture (Parks and Gardens) 09/Jun/2011

Releases:
ReleaseRelease date
3 (this release) 15/Oct/2012
(View details for release 2) 22/Jun/2012
(View details for release 1) 10/Jun/2011

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BSBITU404A - Produce complex desktop published documentsProduce complex desktop published documentsSupersededElective
AHCCHM402A - Plan and implement a chemical use programPlan and implement a chemical use programSupersededElective
AHCPGD401A - Design plant displaysDesign plant displaysSupersededElective
AHCPCM401A - Recommend plants and cultural practicesRecommend plants and cultural practicesSupersededElective
BSBDES403A - Develop and extend design skills and practiceDevelop and extend design skills and practiceSupersededElective
AHCTRF402A - Plan and implement sports turf renovationPlan and implement sports turf renovationSupersededElective
AHCIRG401A - Acquire resources for irrigation installation and constructionAcquire resources for irrigation installation and constructionDeletedElective
AHCIRG402A - Determine hydraulic parameters for an irrigation systemDetermine hydraulic parameters for an irrigation systemSupersededElective
PSPPM402B - Manage simple projectsManage simple projectsDeletedElective
AHCLSC401A - Supervise landscape project worksSupervise landscape project worksSupersededElective
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Classifications

SchemeCodeClassification value
ANZSCO Identifier 362611 Gardener (General) 
ASCO (occupation type) Identifier 4623-01 Head Gardener 
ASCED Qualification/Course Field of Education Identifier 0503 Horticulture And Viticulture 
Qualification/Course Level of Education Identifier 511 Certificate IV 
Taxonomy - Industry Sector N/A Racing Track Maintenance,Turf,Nurseries,Parks and Gardens,Environmental Protection 
Taxonomy - Occupation N/A Parks and Gardens Supervisor 

Classification history

SchemeCodeClassification valueStart dateEnd date
ANZSCO Identifier 362211 Gardener (General) 04/Nov/201131/Mar/2022
ANZSCO Identifier 362611 Gardener (General) 01/Apr/2022 
ASCO (occupation type) Identifier 4623-01 Head Gardener 04/Nov/2011 
ASCED Qualification/Course Field of Education Identifier 0503 Horticulture And Viticulture 04/Nov/2011 
Qualification/Course Level of Education Identifier 511 Certificate IV 10/Jun/2011 
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Modification History

Release 

TP Version 

Comments 

3

AHC10v4

Equivalent imported Units updated

2

AHC10v3

Corrected Unit AHCPMG408A name in Unit grid

1

AHC10

Initial release

Description

This qualification allows individuals to develop post-trade skills and knowledge to become a senior or head gardener. 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, Diploma of 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:

Head gardener

Horticulture team leader

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
  • 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
  • Being creative in response to workplace challenges
  • Identifying opportunities that might not be obvious to others

Planning and organising
  • Collecting analysing and organising information
  • Being appropriately resourceful

Self-management
  • Monitoring and evaluating own performance
  • Taking responsibility at the appropriate level

Learning
  • Being open to learning, new ideas and techniques
  • Learning in a range of settings including informal learning

Technology
  • Using technology and related workplace equipment
  • Using basic technology skills
  • Applying OHS knowledge when using technology

Packaging Rules

Packaging Rules 

Completion of fourteen (14) units made up of eight (8) core units and six (6) elective units.

ELECTIVE UNITS 

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

Occupational Health and Safety 

Unit code 

Unit title 

AHCOHS401A

Maintain Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) processes

Business 

Unit code 

Unit title 

AHCBUS402A

Cost a project

BSBITU404A

Produce complex desktop published documents

Parks and gardens 

Unit code 

Unit title 

AHCPGD402A

Plan a plant establishment program

Plants 

Unit code 

Unit title 

AHCPCM401A

Recommend plants and cultural practices

AHCPCM402A

Develop a soil health and plant nutrition program

Turf 

Unit code 

Unit title 

AHCTRF401A

Develop a sports turf maintenance program

Work 

Unit code 

Unit title 

PSPPM402B

Manage simple projects

ELECTIVE UNITS 

Business 

Unit code 

Unit title 

BSBSMB406A

Manage small business finances

TLIR4002A

Source goods/services and evaluate contractors

Chemicals

Unit code 

Unit title 

AHCCHM401A

Minimise risks in the use of chemicals

AHCCHM402A

Plan and implement a chemical use program

AHCCHM403A

Prepare safe operating procedures for calibration of equipment

Design 

Unit code 

Unit title 

BSBDES403A

Develop and extend design skills and practice

Irrigation 

Unit code 

Unit title 

AHCIRG401A

Acquire resources for irrigation installation and construction

AHCIRG402A

Determine hydraulic parameters for an irrigation system

AHCIRG406A

Plan on-site irrigation system installation and construction work

AHCIRG407A

Supervise on-site irrigation installation and construction work

Landscape 

Unit code 

Unit title 

AHCLSC401A

Supervise landscape project works

Machinery operation and maintenance 

Unit code 

Unit title 

AHCMOM401A

Conduct major repair and overhaul of machinery and equipment

AHCMOM402A

Supervise maintenance of property machinery and equipment

Nursery 

Unit code 

Unit title 

AHCNSY401A

Plan a growing-on program

AHCNSY402A

Plan a propagation program

Parks and Gardens 

Unit code 

Unit title 

AHCPGD401A

Design plant displays

Pest management 

Unit code 

Unit title 

AHCPMG408A

Assess and monitor weed, pest and/or disease control programs

Soils and media 

Unit code 

Unit title 

AHCSOL401A

Sample soils and interpret results

Turf 

Unit code 

Unit title 

AHCTRF402A

Plan and implement sports turf renovation

Work 

Unit code 

Unit title 

AHCWRK401A

Implement and monitor quality assurance procedures

AHCWRK402A

Provide information on issues and policies

AHCWRK403A

Supervise work routines and staff performance

AHCWRK404A

Ensure compliance with pest legislation

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