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This version released with AHC Agriculture, Horticulture and Conservation and Land Management Training Package Version 6.0. |
Description
This skill set is designed to cover the knowledge and skills required to design roof gardens, vertical gardens and green facades for commercial and or residential projects, in consultation with building, landscape and horticultural professionals. It includes applying knowledge of the functions, benefits and characteristics of roof gardens, vertical gardens and green walls, national, state, territory and local authorities' policy, procedure and permit requirements, building regulations and horticultural requirements to designs, as well as the selection of growing media and plants, planning for maintenance requirements and producing project plans.
Pathways Information
These units of competency provide credit towards a range of qualifications in the AHC Agriculture, Horticulture and Conservation and Land ManagementTraining Package, including:
- AHC42020 Certificate IV in Landscape
- AHC50416 Diploma of Horticulture
- AHC50616 Diploma of Landscape Design.
These units of competency also build on skills and knowledge attained in AHC Certificates III and IV in Landscape Construction, Landscape and Horticulture from the AHC Agriculture, Horticulture and Conservation and Land Management Training Package to provide specialist skills in roof garden, vertical garden and green facade infrastructure.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Licensing, legislative or certification requirements may apply to the work undertaken in this skill set in some jurisdictions. Users are advised to check with the relevant regulatory authorities.
Skill Set Requirements
- AHCGRI501 Design roof gardens
- AHCGRI502 Design vertical gardens and green facades
- AHCPCM512 Design specialised landscape
Target Group
This skill set is for experienced horticultural, landscaping, landscape design and/or construction workers, builders or developers who design roof gardens, vertical gardens and green facades in association with specialists and building professionals.
Suggested words for Statement of Attainment
These competencies from the AHC Agriculture, Horticulture and Conservation and Land Management Training Package meet industry requirements for planning and designing roof gardens, vertical gardens and green facades.
