AHC21610 Certificate II in Landscaping

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AHC21610 Certificate II in Landscaping

Modification History

Not Applicable

Description

This qualification provides an occupational outcome in landscaping. The landscaping industry expects this qualification to be achieved to meet job outcomes at this level.

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, Certificate III in Landscape Construction.

Australian Apprenticeships

This qualification is suitable for an Australian Apprenticeship.

Licensing considerations

There are no specific licences that relate to this qualification.

Job roles

Job roles and titles vary across different industry sectors. Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include:

Landscape labourer, landscape trades assistant

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Refer to Pathways Information

Entry Requirements

Entry requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

Employability Skills Summary

EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS QUALIFICATION SUMMARY
Employability Skill	Industry/enterprise requirements for this qualification include:
Communication	Listening and understanding Speaking clearly and directly Reading and interpreting workplace related documentation
Teamwork	Working as an individual and a team member Working with diverse individuals and groups
Problem-solving	Solving problems individually or in teams
Initiative and enterprise	Adapting to new situations
Planning and organising	Collecting analysing and organising information Taking initiative and making decisions within workplace role Participating in continuous improvement and planning
Self-management	Taking responsibility at the appropriate level
Learning	Learning in order to accommodate change
Technology	Using technology and related workplace equipment Using basic technology skills Applying OHS knowledge when using technology

Packaging Rules

Packaging Rules

Completion of fifteen (15) units made up of eight (8) core units and seven (7) elective units.

ELECTIVE UNITS

a minimum of four (4) units must come from the elective unit list

a maximum of three (3) units may be selected from the elective unit list or from units aligned to Certificates II or III in AHC10 or from any other currently endorsed training package or accredited course. Selected units must meet job outcomes relevant to landscaping.

CORE UNITS

Occupational Health and Safety

AHCOHS201A	Participate in OHS processes

Landscape

AHCLSC201A	Assist with landscape construction work

AHCLSC202A	Construct low-profile timber or modular retaining walls

AHCLSC203A	Install aggregate paths

AHCLSC204A	Lay paving

Machinery operation and maintenance

AHCMOM203A	Operate basic machinery and equipment

Parks and gardens

AHCPGD201A	Plant trees and shrubs

Plants

AHCPCM201A	Recognise plants

ELECTIVE UNITS

Arboriculture

AHCARB201A	Apply a range of treatments to trees

AHCARB205A	Operate and maintain chainsaws

Chemicals

AHCCHM201A	Apply chemicals under supervision

Infrastructure

AHCINF203A	Maintain properties and structures

AHCINF204A	Fabricate and repair metal or plastic structures

Irrigation

AHCIRG202A	Assist with the operation of pressurised irrigation

AHCIRG203A	Install micro-irrigation systems

AHCIRG204A	Lay irrigation and/or drainage pipes

AHCIRG206A	Maintain pressurised irrigation systems

Landscape

AHCLSC205A	Install tree protection devices

Machinery operation and maintenance

AHCMOM202A	Operate tractors

AHCMOM204A	Undertake operational maintenance of machinery

AHCMOM205A	Operate vehicles

Parks and gardens

AHCPGD202A	Prepare and maintain plant displays

AHCPGD203A	Prune shrubs and small trees

AHCPGD204A	Transplant small trees

Pest management

AHCPMG201A	Treat weeds

AHCPMG202A	Treat plant pests, diseases and disorders

Soils and media

AHCSOL201A	Determine basic properties of soil and/or growing media

Turf

AHCTRF201A	Assist with turf construction

AHCTRF202A	Prepare turf surfaces for play

AHCTRF203A	Renovate grassed areas

AHCTRF204A	Support turf establishment

Work

AHCWRK204A	Work effectively in the industry

AHCWRK205A	Participate in workplace communications

AHCWRK206A	Observe enterprise quality assurance procedures

AHCWRK208A	Provide information on products and services

AHCWRK209A	Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices