Course Code and Name:
AHC30921 Certificate III in Landscape Construction
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, the candidate must demonstrate competency in:
- 17 total units, consisting of:
- 10 core units
- 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:
- 1 must be from electives group A
- 3 must be from electives group B
- 3 from the remaining elective units, or any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course.
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.
Core Units
Units of Competency
AHCDRG305
Install drainage systems
AHCLSC311
Set out site for construction works
AHCLSC312*
Construct brick and block structures and features
AHCLSC313
Construct stone structures and features, and install stone cladding
AHCLSC316
Implement a paving project
AHCLSC317
Construct landscape features using concrete
AHCLSC319
Implement a retaining wall project
AHCPCM306
Provide information on plants and their culture
AHCPGD307
Implement a plant establishment program
AHCSOL304
Implement soil improvements for garden and turf areas
Electives
Group A
AHCWHS301
Contribute to work health and safety processes
CPCCWHS2001
Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
Group B
AHCBUS407
Cost a project
AHCGRI301
Maintain roof gardens, vertical gardens and green facades
AHCIRG345
Install pressurised irrigation systems
AHCLSC314
Implement a tree transplanting program
AHCLSC315
Implement an outdoor tiling project
AHCLSC318
Erect timber structures and features
AHCLSC320
Install water features
AHCLSC321
Install metal structures and features
AHCMOM213
Operate and maintain chainsaws
AHCMOM304
Operate machinery and equipment
AHCPCM204
Recognise plants
AHCPCM303
Identify plant specimens
AHCPGD310
Implement a landscape maintenance program
AHCWRK309
Apply environmentally sustainable work practices
CPCCCA3018*
Construct, erect and dismantle formwork for stairs and ramps
CPCCCA3028*
Erect and dismantle formwork for footings and slabs on ground
CPCCON3041*
Place concrete
CPCCON3042*
Finish concrete
CPCCON3043*
Cure concrete
MSFFL3063
Install synthetic textile floor coverings to sports facilities and outdoor spaces
Prerequisite Units
Unit of competency
Prerequisite requirement
AHCLSC312 Construct brick and block structures and features
AHCLSC317 Construct landscape features using concrete
CPCCCA3018 Construct erect and dismantle formwork for stairs and ramps
CPCCWHS2001 Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
CPCCCA3028 Erect and dismantle formwork for footings and slabs on ground
CPCCWHS2001 Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
CPCCON3041 Place concrete
CPCCWHS2001 Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
CPCCON3042 Finish concrete
CPCCWHS2001 Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
CPCCON3043 Cure concrete
CPCCWHS2001 Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry