Modification History
Release |
TP Version |
Comment |
1 |
AHCv1.0 |
Initial release |
Qualification 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 managers.
No occupational 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
Total number of units = 12
- Core Units = 5
- Elective Units = 7
Core Units
Unit Code |
Unit Title |
AHCBUS501 |
Manage staff |
AHCBUS504 |
Prepare estimates, quotes and tenders |
AHCPGD503 |
Manage parks and reserves |
AHCPGD504 |
Develop and implement a streetscape management plan |
AHCTRF501 |
Plan the establishment of sports turf playing surfaces |
Elective Units
- Select 5 units from list below
- 2 units aligned to AQF level 4 or above may be selected from elective units below or from 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 5
Unit Code |
Unit Title |
AHCPGD501 |
Manage plant cultural practices |
AHCARB601 |
Examine and assess trees |
AHCARB502 |
Identify, select and specify trees |
AHCARB602 |
Diagnose tree diseases |
AHCARB504 |
Develop an arboricultural impact assessment report |
AHCARB505 |
Document and audit tree work |
AHCBUS503 |
Negotiate and monitor contracts |
AHCCHM501 |
Develop and manage a chemical use strategy |
AHCIRG501 |
Audit irrigation systems |
AHCIRG502 |
Design irrigation system maintenance and monitoring programs |
AHCIRG503 |
Design irrigation, drainage and water treatment systems |
AHCIRG504 |
Develop an irrigation and drainage management plan |
AHCLSC501 |
Survey and establish site levels |
AHCLSC502 |
Manage landscape projects |
AHCLSC503 |
Manage a tree transplanting program |
AHCWHS501 |
Manage work health and safety processes |
AHCPCM501 |
Diagnose plant health problems |
AHCPCM502 |
Collect and classify plants |
AHCPCM503 |
Specify plants for landscapes |
AHCPCM504 |
Design and maintain a specialised landscape |
AHCPGD502 |
Plan the restoration of parks and gardens |
AHCPGD505 |
Conduct comprehensive inspection of park facilities |
AHCWRK511 |
Develop workplace policy and procedures for sustainability |
BSBFIM501 |
Manage budgets and financial plans |
BSBHRM506 |
Manage recruitment selection and induction processes |
TLIR4002 |
Source goods/services and evaluate contractors |
TLIR4003 |
Negotiate a contract |
Qualification Mapping Information
This qualification is equivalent to AHC50710 Diploma of Parks and Gardens Management.
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=c6399549-9c62-4a5e-bf1a-524b2322cf72