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 landscape designer job roles in the landscape industry.
Individuals with this qualification will take personal responsibility and exercise autonomy in undertaking complex work. They analyse information and exercise judgement to complete a range of advanced skilled activities.
Work must comply with work health and safety and environmental regulations and legislation that apply to the workplace.
State/territory licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply in some jurisdiction. Users are advised to check with the relevant regulatory authority.
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
Packaging Rules
To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in:
- 12 units of competency:
- 6 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:
- 3 must be from the electives listed below
- 3 from the remaining electives listed below or any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course.
Core Units
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AHCDES505 |
Prepare a landscape design |
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AHCDES506 |
Design for construction of landscape features |
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AHCDES507 |
Produce drawings for landscape design projects using CAD software |
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AHCDES508 |
Design sustainable landscapes |
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AHCDES509 |
Assess landscape sites |
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AHCPCM511 |
Specify plants for landscapes |
Elective Units
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AHCARB508 |
Identify, select and specify trees |
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AHCBUS514 |
Negotiate and monitor contracts |
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AHCBUS515 |
Prepare estimates, quotes and tenders |
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AHCGRI401 |
Construct roof gardens |
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AHCGRI402 |
Construct vertical gardens and green facades |
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AHCGRI501 |
Design roof gardens |
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AHCGRI502 |
Design vertical gardens and green facades |
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AHCLSC504 |
Survey and establish site levels |
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AHCLSC505 |
Manage landscape projects |
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AHCPCM512 |
Design specialised landscape |
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AHCPER415 |
Plan and implement permaculture works |
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AHCPER418 |
Provide advice on permaculture principles and practices |
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AHCPER420 |
Design an urban permaculture system |
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AHCPER517 |
Plan and supervise the implementation of permaculture project works |
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AHCPGD508 |
Plan the restoration of parks and gardens |
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AHCWRK513 |
Write and present reports |
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AHCWRK516 |
Implement professional practice |
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AHCWRK517 |
Interpret legislation |
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AHCWRK518 |
Provide specialist advice to clients |
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AHCWRK519 |
Audit site operations |
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CUAACD313 |
Produce technical drawings |
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CUADES511 |
Implement design solutions |
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CUADES512 |
Establish, negotiate and refine a design brief |
Qualification Mapping Information
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Code and title current version |
Code and title previous version |
Comments |
Equivalence status |
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AHC50621 Diploma of Landscape Design Release 2 |
AHC50621 Diploma of Landscape Design Release 1 |
Updated elective unit codes |
Equivalent |
Links
Companion Volumes, including Implementation Guides, are available at VETNet: - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=c6399549-9c62-4a5e-bf1a-524b2322cf72
