Modification History
Release |
Comments |
Release 1 |
This version released with AHC Agriculture, Horticulture and Conservation and Land Management Training Package Version 7.0. |
Qualification Description
This qualification describes the skills and knowledge for supporting job roles in the parks and gardens industry including garden labourer.
Individuals with this qualification carry out routine tasks under supervision where the work is predictable and structured with limited judgement requirements.
Work must comply with work health and safety and environmental regulations and legislation that apply to the workplace.
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:
- 15 units of competency:
- 7 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:
- 5 must be from the electives listed below
- 3 from the remaining electives listed below, or any other currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course.
Core Units
AHCMOM203 |
Operate basic machinery and equipment |
AHCPCM204 |
Recognise plants |
AHCPGD207 |
Plant trees and shrubs |
AHCPGD208 |
Prepare and maintain plant displays |
AHCPGD209 |
Prune shrubs and small trees |
AHCTRF208 |
Support turf establishment |
AHCWHS201 |
Participate in work health and safety processes |
Elective Units
AHCARB211 |
Apply treatments to trees |
AHCCHM201 |
Apply chemicals under supervision |
AHCIRG221 |
Assist with pressurised irrigation operations |
AHCLSC206 |
Assist with landscape construction work |
AHCMOM204 |
Undertake operational maintenance of machinery |
AHCMOM216 |
Operate side by side utility vehicles |
AHCNSY207 |
Undertake propagation activities |
AHCPGD210 |
Transplant shrubs and small trees |
AHCPGD212 |
Conduct visual inspection of park facilities |
AHCPMG201 |
Treat weeds |
AHCPMG202 |
Treat plant pests, diseases and disorders |
AHCSOL203 |
Assist with soil or growing media sampling and testing |
AHCTRF205 |
Assist in the preparation of turf surfaces for play |
AHCTRF207 |
Renovate grassed areas |
AHCWRK207 |
Collect and record production data |
FWPCOT2254 |
Maintain chainsaws |
FWPCOT2256 |
Trim and cut felled trees |
HLTAID011 |
Provide First Aid |
PUAFER008 |
Confine small emergencies in a facility |
RIIWHS205E |
Control traffic with stop-slow bat |
Qualification Mapping Information
Code and title current version |
Code and title previous version |
Comments |
Equivalence status |
AHC20621 Certificate II in Parks and Gardens |
AHC20616 Certificate II in Parks and Gardens |
Amended packaging rules Core units decreased by 1 unit Change to core units list Updated elective units |
Not equivalent |
Links
Companion Volumes, including Implementation Guides, are available at VETNet: - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=c6399549-9c62-4a5e-bf1a-524b2322cf72