AHC21616 Certificate II in Landscaping

Release: 2

AHC21616 Certificate II in Landscaping

Modification History

Release	Comments
Release 2	This version released with AHC Agriculture, Horticulture, Conservation and Land Management Training Package Version 5.0.
Release 1	This version released with AHC Agriculture, Horticulture, Conservation and Land Management Training Package Version 1.0.

Qualification 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.

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:

8 core units plus

7 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:

Select 4 units from list below

3 units may be selected from this or any other endorsed Training Package or Accredited Course.

Selected units must be relevant to job outcomes in landscaping and must be chosen to ensure the integrity of the qualification outcome at AQF level 2.

Core Units

AHCLSC201	Assist with landscape construction work
AHCLSC202	Construct low-profile timber or modular retaining walls
AHCLSC203	Install aggregate paths
AHCLSC204	Lay paving
AHCMOM203	Operate basic machinery and equipment
AHCPGD201	Plant trees and shrubs
AHCPCM201	Recognise plants
AHCWHS201	Participate in work health and safety processes

Elective Units

AHCARB211	Apply treatments to trees
AHCCHM201	Apply chemicals under supervision
AHCINF203	Maintain properties and structures
AHCINF204	Fabricate and repair metal or plastic structures
AHCIRG219	Assist with low volume irrigation operations
AHCIRG221	Assist with pressurised irrigation operations
AHCLSC205	Install tree protection devices
AHCMOM202	Operate tractors
AHCMOM204	Undertake operational maintenance of machinery
AHCMOM205	Operate vehicles
AHCMOM213	Operate and maintain chainsaws
AHCPGD202	Prepare and maintain plant displays
AHCPGD203	Prune shrubs and small trees
AHCPGD204	Transplant small trees
AHCPMG201	Treat weeds
AHCPMG202	Treat plant pests, diseases and disorders
AHCSOL202	Assist with soil or growing media sampling and testing
AHCTRF205	Assist in the preparation of turf surfaces for play
AHCTRF206	Assist with turf construction
AHCTRF207	Renovate grassed areas
AHCTRF208	Support turf establishment
AHCWRK204	Work effectively in the industry
AHCWRK205	Participate in workplace communications
AHCWRK206	Observe enterprise quality assurance procedures
AHCWRK208	Provide information on products and services
AHCWRK209	Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices

Qualification Mapping Information

Code and title current version	Code and title previous version	Comments	Equivalence status
AHC21616 Certificate II in Landscaping Release 2	AHC21616 Certificate II in Landscaping Release 1	Updated elective unit codes	Equivalent

Links

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=c6399549-9c62-4a5e-bf1a-524b2322cf72