Modification History
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Release |
Comments |
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Release 2 |
This version released with AHC Agriculture, Horticulture and Conservation and Land Management Training Package Version 9.0. |
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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 entry level design job roles in the landscape design industry.
Individuals with this qualification perform tasks involving technical skills and problem solving to monitor and improve performance of landscape design projects.
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:
- 13 units of competency:
- 7 core units plus
- 6 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:
- 2 units must be from group A
- 1 unit must be from the remaining units listed in groups A or B
- 3 units must be from the remaining units listed in groups A or B, or any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course.
Core Units
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AHCDES401 |
Apply construction techniques to landscape design |
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AHCDES402 |
Apply sustainability principles to landscape design |
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AHCDES403 |
Develop landscape designs |
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AHCDES404 |
Prepare simple landscape drawings |
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AHCPCM404 |
Recommend plants and cultural practices |
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CUAACD312 |
Produce computer-aided drawings |
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CUADES305 |
Source and apply information on the history and theory of design |
Elective Units
Group A
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AHCDES405 |
Produce 2-D landscape drawings using CAD software |
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AHCPCM303 |
Identify plant specimens |
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AHCSOL304 |
Implement soil improvements for garden and turf areas |
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AHCWHS402 |
Maintain workplace health and safety processes |
Group B
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AHCBUS407 |
Cost a project |
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AHCBUS408 |
Operate within a budget framework |
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AHCGRI501 |
Design roof gardens |
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AHCGRI502 |
Design vertical gardens and green facades |
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AHCIRG342 |
Interpret irrigation plans and drawings |
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AHCLSC404 |
Supervise landscape project works |
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AHCPCM306 |
Provide information on plants and their culture |
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AHCPGD403 |
Design plant displays |
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AHCPGD404 |
Plan a plant establishment program |
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AHCSOL406 |
Sample soils and interpret results |
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AHCTHH401 |
Develop a therapeutic horticulture design brief |
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BSBCRT413 |
Collaborate in creative processes |
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BSBESB401 |
Research and develop business plans |
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BSBESB402 |
Establish legal and risk management requirements of new business ventures |
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BSBESB407 |
Manage finances for new business ventures |
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BSBSTR301 |
Contribute to continuous improvement |
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BSBSTR401 |
Promote innovation in team environments |
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BSBTWK401 |
Build and maintain business relationships |
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CUAACD313 |
Produce technical drawings |
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CUADES413 |
Develop and extend design skills and practice |
Qualification Mapping Information
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Code and title current version |
Code and title previous version |
Comments |
Equivalence status |
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AHC42421 Certificate IV in Landscape Design Release 2 |
AHC42421 Certificate IV in Landscape Design Release 1 |
Updated elective code and title |
Equivalent |
Links
Companion Volumes, including Implementation Guides, are available at VETNet: - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=c6399549-9c62-4a5e-bf1a-524b2322cf72
