Modification History
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Release |
Comments |
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Release 3 |
This version released with AHC Agriculture, Horticulture, Conservation and Land Management Training Package Version 3.0. |
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Release 2 |
This version released with AHC Agriculture, Horticulture, Conservation and Land Management Training Package Version 1.1. |
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Release 1 |
This version released with AHC Agriculture, Horticulture, Conservation and Land Management Training Package Version 1.0. |
Qualification Description
This qualification allows individuals to develop post-trade skills and knowledge to become a senior or head gardener. The parks and gardens industry expect this qualification to be achieved to meet job outcomes at this level.
No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements known to 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:
- 14 units of competency:
- 7 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 the list below
- 3 units may be selected from the list below or this 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 4.
Core Units
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AHCBUS402 |
Cost a project |
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AHCPCM401 |
Recommend plants and cultural practices |
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AHCPCM402 |
Develop a soil health and plant nutrition program |
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AHCPGD402 |
Plan a plant establishment program |
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AHCTRF401 |
Develop a sports turf maintenance program |
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AHCWHS401 |
Maintain work health and safety processes |
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PSPPM402B |
Manage simple projects |
Elective Units
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AHCCHM403 |
Prepare safe operating procedures for calibration of equipment |
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AHCCHM404 |
Develop procedures to minimise risks in the use of chemicals |
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AHCCHM405 |
Plan and implement a chemical use program |
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AHCIRG402 |
Determine hydraulic parameters for an irrigation system |
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AHCIRG431 |
Supervise irrigation system installation |
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AHCLSC401 |
Supervise landscape project works |
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AHCMOM401 |
Conduct major repair and overhaul of machinery and equipment |
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AHCMOM402 |
Supervise maintenance of property, machinery and equipment |
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AHCNSY401 |
Plan a growing-on program |
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AHCNSY402 |
Plan a propagation program |
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AHCPGD401 |
Design plant displays |
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AHCPMG410 |
Implement the pest monitoring and evaluation plan |
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AHCPMG411 |
Ensure compliance with pest legislation |
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AHCSOL401 |
Sample soils and interpret results |
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AHCTRF402 |
Plan and implement sports turf renovation |
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AHCWRK401 |
Implement and monitor quality assurance procedures |
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AHCWRK402 |
Provide information on issues and policies |
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AHCWRK403 |
Supervise work routines and staff performance |
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BSBDES403 |
Develop and extend design skills and practice |
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BSBITU401 |
Design and develop complex text documents |
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BSBSMB421 |
Manage small business finances |
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TLIR4002 |
Source goods/services and evaluate contractors |
Qualification Mapping Information
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Code and title current version |
Code and title previous version |
Comments |
Equivalence status |
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AHC40516 Certificate IV in Parks and Gardens Release 3 |
AHC40516 Certificate IV in Parks and Gardens Release 2 |
Updated Chemical unit codes and removed prerequisite requirements table |
Equivalent qualification |
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=c6399549-9c62-4a5e-bf1a-524b2322cf72
