Qualification description
This qualification describes the skills and knowledge for trade level roles
in the landscape industry.
Individuals with this qualification perform tasks under broad supervision
involving a broad range of skills that are applied in a wide variety of contexts. Discretion
and judgement in selecting and operating equipment, coordinating resources and applying
contingency measures during work.
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 jurisdictions. 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:
- 17 units of competency:
- 10 core units plus
- 7 elective units
Electives units must ensure the integrity of the qualification's Australian
Qualifications Framework (AQF) alignment and contribute to a valid, industry-supported
vocational outcome. The electives are to be chosen as follows:
- 1 must be from electives group A
- 3 must be from electives group B
- 3 from the remaining electives units, or any currently endorsed Training Package or
accredited course.
Core Units
An asterisk (*) next to the unit code indicates that there are prerequisite
requirements which must be met when packaging the qualification. Please refer to the
Prerequisite requirements table for details.
AHCWRK201
Get out foot for construction works
AHCSC323*
Construct brick and block structures and features
AHCSC334
Construct stone structures and features, and install stone
cladding
AHCSC336
Implement a paving project
AHCSC337
Construct landscape features using concrete
AHCSC338
Implement a retaining wall project
AHCPGD309
Provide information on plants and their culture
AHCPGD306
Implement a plant establishment program
AHCPGD307
Implement a plant establishment program
AHCPCM304
Implement soil improvements for garden and turf areas
Elective Units
Group A
AHCWHS302
Contribute to workplace health and safety processes
CPCWHS2001
Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the
construction industry
Group B
An asterisk (*) next to the unit code indicates that
there are prerequisite requirements which must be met when packaging the qualification.
Please refer to the Prerequisite requirements table for details.
AHCIRG301
Maintain golf gardens, service gardens and green facilities
AHCIRG340
Install pressurised irrigation systems
AHCSC314
Implement a tree transplanting program
AHCSC315
Implement an outdoor living project
AHCSC318
Erect timber structures and features
AHCSC300
Install water features
AHCSC301
Install metal structures and features
AHCMOM304
Operate machinery and equipment
AHCMOM304
Operate machinery and equipment
AHCPCM303
Recognise plants
AHCPMG303
Identify plant specimens
AHCPGD310
Troubleshoot a landscape maintenance program
AHCWRK332
Apply environmentally sustainable work practices
CPCCLRG3001*
Construct, erect and dismantle formwork for stairs and ramps
CPCCLRG3002*
Erect and dismantle formwork for footings and slabs on ground
CPCCRN3001*
Place concrete
CPCCRN3002*
Finish concrete
CPCCWN3003*
Cure concrete
MSFFL3022
Install synthetic textile floor coverings in indoor and outdoor
facilities
Prerequisite requirements
AHCSC332 Construct brick and block
structures and features
AHCSC337 Construct landscape features using concrete
CPCCLRG3001 Construct, erect and
dismantle formwork for stairs and ramps
CPCWHS2001 Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the
construction industry
CPCCLRG3002 Erect and dismantle
formwork for footings and slabs on ground
CPCWHS2001 Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the
construction industry
CPCCRN3001 Place concrete
CPCWHS2001 Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the
construction industry
CPCCRN3002 Finish concrete
CPCWHS2001 Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the
construction industry
CPCCWN3003 Cure concrete
CPCWHS2001 Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the
construction industry