Modification History
Release |
TP Version |
Comments |
2 |
AHC10v4 |
Equivalent imported Units updated |
1 |
AHC10 |
Initial release |
Description
The Diploma of Parks and Gardens Management reflects the role of those who manage private parks and gardens or personnel working in local government as parks mangers.
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, Advanced Diploma of Horticulture.
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:
Parks and Gardens Manager
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not Applicable
Entry Requirements
Entry requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
Employability Skills Summary
EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS QUALIFICATION SUMMARY |
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Employability Skill |
Industry /enterprise requirements for this qualification include : |
Communication |
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Teamwork |
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Problem-solving |
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Initiative and enterprise |
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Planning and organising |
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Self-management |
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Learning |
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Technology |
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Packaging Rules
Packaging Rules
Completion of twelve (12) units made up of five (5) core units and seven (7) elective units.
ELECTIVE UNITS
- a minimum of five (5) units must come from the elective units list
- a maximum of two (2) units may be selected from the elective units or from units aligned to Certificate IV or above 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
Business
Unit code |
Unit title |
AHCBUS501A |
Manage staff |
AHCBUS504A |
Prepare estimates, quotes and tenders |
Parks and gardens
Unit code |
Unit title |
AHCPGD503A |
Manage parks and reserves |
AHCPGD504A |
Develop and implement a streetscape management plan |
Turf
Unit code |
Unit title |
AHCTRF501A |
Plan the establishment of sports turf playing surfaces |
ELECTIVE UNITS
Parks and gardens
Unit code |
Unit title |
AHCPGD501A |
Manage plant cultural practices |
AHCPGD502A |
Plan the restoration of parks and gardens |
AHCPGD505A |
Conduct comprehensive inspection of park facilities |
Arboriculture
Unit code |
Unit title |
AHCARB501A |
Assess trees |
AHCARB502A |
Identify, select and specify trees |
AHCARB503A |
Diagnose tree diseases |
AHCARB504A |
Develop a tree protection program |
AHCARB505A |
Document and audit tree work |
Business
Unit code |
Unit title |
AHCBUS503A |
Negotiate and monitor contracts |
BSBFIM501A |
Manage budgets and financial plans |
BSBHRM506A |
Manage recruitment selection and induction processes |
AHCWRK511A |
Develop workplace policy and procedures for sustainability |
TLIR4002A |
Source goods/services and evaluate contractors |
TLIR4003A |
Negotiate a contract |
Chemicals
Unit code |
Unit title |
AHCCHM501A |
Develop and manage a chemical use strategy |
Irrigation
Unit code |
Unit title |
AHCIRG501A |
Audit irrigation systems |
AHCIRG502A |
Design irrigation system maintenance and monitoring programs |
AHCIRG503A |
Design irrigation, drainage and water treatment systems |
AHCIRG504A |
Develop an irrigation and drainage management plan |
Landscape
Unit code |
Unit title |
AHCLSC501A |
Survey and establish site levels |
AHCLSC502A |
Manage landscape projects |
AHCLSC503A |
Manage a tree transplanting program |
Occupational health and safety
Unit code |
Unit title |
AHCOHS501A |
Manage Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) processes |
Plants
Unit code |
Unit title |
AHCPCM501A |
Diagnose plant health problems |
AHCPCM502A |
Collect and classify plants |
AHCPCM503A |
Specify plants for landscapes |
AHCPCM504A |
Design and maintain a specialised landscape |