Course Code and Name:
AHC31021 – Certificate III in Parks and Gardens
Qualification Description:
This qualification describes the skills and knowledge for trade level roles in the parks and gardens industry including gardener, greenkeeper and groundsperson.
Individuals with this qualification perform tasks under broad supervision involving a broad range of skills that are applied in a wide variety of contexts, which will involve 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.
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:
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16 units of competency:
- 11 core units plus
- 5 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:
- 4 must be from the electives listed below
- 1 from the remaining electives listed below, or any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course..
Core Units:
Unit Code
Unit Title
AHCIRG346
Operate pressurised irrigation systems
AHCMOM304
Operate machinery and equipment
AHCPCM306
Provide information on plants and their culture
AHCPGD307
Implement a plant establishment program
AHCPGD309
Perform specialist amenity pruning
AHCPGD310
Implement a landscape maintenance program
AHCPMG301
Control weeds
AHCPMG302
Control plant pests, diseases and disorders
AHCSOL304
Implement soil improvements for garden and turf areas
AHCTRF309
Implement a grassed area maintenance program
AHCWHS301
Contribute to work health and safety processes
Elective Units:
Unit Code
Unit Title
AHCARB314
Implement a tree maintenance program
AHCARB315
Inspect trees for access and work
AHCARB320
Install tree support systems
AHCARB321
Implement a tree protection program
AHCCHM304
Transport and store chemicals
AHCCHM307
Prepare and apply chemicals to control pest, weeds and diseases
AHCDRG305
Install drainage systems
AHCECR301
Maintain native ecosystem areas
AHCECR303
Implement biological reintroduction works
AHCIRG337
Measure irrigation delivery system performance
AHCIRG338
Troubleshoot irrigation systems
AHCIRG345
Install pressurised irrigation systems
AHCIRG347
Maintain pressurised irrigation systems
AHCLSC316
Implement a paving project
AHCPCM303
Identify plant specimens
AHCPCM305
Implement a plant nutrition program
AHCPCM307
Report on health and condition of trees
AHCPGD210
Transplant shrubs and small trees
AHCPGD308
Plan and maintain plant displays
AHCPGD311
Conduct operational inspection of park facilities
AHCPGD312
Implement a maintenance program for an aquatic environment
AHCSOL305
Prepare growing media
AHCTRF307
Construct turf playing surfaces
AHCTRF308
Establish turf
AHCTRF310
Monitor turf health
AHCTRF311
Renovate sports turf
AHCWRK305
Coordinate work site activities
AHCWRK309
Apply environmentally sustainable work practices
BSBOPS304
Deliver and monitor a service to customers
BSBOPS305
Process customer complaints
FBPPPL3007
Support and mentor individuals and groups
FWPCOT2254
Maintain chainsaws
FWPCOT2256
Trim and cut felled trees
FWPFGM3216
Fell trees manually (intermediate)
HLTAID011
Provide first aid
PUAFER008
Confine small emergencies in a facility
RIIWHS204E
Work safely at heights