Modification History
Release |
Comments |
Release 3 |
This version released with AHC Agriculture, Horticulture and Land Management Training Package Version 5.0. |
Release 2 |
This version released with AHC Agriculture, Horticulture and Land Management Training Package Version 2.0. |
Release 1 |
This version released with AHC Agriculture, Horticulture and Land Management Training Package Version 1.0. |
Qualification Description
This is a specialist qualification for landscape designers.
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:
- 12 units of competency:
- 4 core units plus
- 8 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 5 units from list below
- 3 units aligned to AQF level 4 or above may be selected from this or any other endorsed Training Package or Accredited Course.
Selected units must be relevant to job outcomes in landscape design and must be chosen to ensure the integrity of the qualification outcome at AQF level 5.
Core Units
AHCDES501 |
Design sustainable landscapes |
AHCDES502 |
Prepare a landscape design |
AHCDES503 |
Assess landscape sites |
AHCDES504 |
Design for construction of landscape features |
Elective Units
AHCARB508 |
Identify, select and specify trees |
AHCBUS514 |
Negotiate and monitor contracts |
AHCBUS515 |
Prepare estimates, quotes and tenders |
AHCLSC501 |
Survey and establish site levels |
AHCLSC502 |
Manage landscape projects |
AHCPCM503 |
Specify plants for landscapes |
AHCPCM504 |
Design specialised landscape |
AHCPER401 |
Provide advice on permaculture principles and practices |
AHCPER403 |
Design an urban permaculture system |
AHCPER404 |
Plan and implement permaculture works |
AHCPER505 |
Plan and supervise the implementation of permaculture project works |
AHCWRK503 |
Prepare reports |
AHCWRK507 |
Implement professional practice |
AHCWRK508 |
Interpret legislation |
AHCWRK509 |
Provide specialist advice to clients |
AHCWRK510 |
Audit site operations |
BSBDES501 |
Implement design solutions |
BSBDES502 |
Establish, negotiate and refine a design brief |
CUAACD302 |
Produce computer-aided drawings |
Qualification Mapping Information
Code and title current version |
Code and title previous version |
Comments |
Equivalence status |
AHC50616 Diploma of Landscape Design Release 2 |
AHC50616 Diploma of Landscape Design Release 1 |
Updated elective unit codes |
Equivalent |
Links
Companion Volumes, including Implementation Guides, are available at VETNet: - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=c6399549-9c62-4a5e-bf1a-524b2322cf72