Certificate II in Parks and Gardens
This qualification covers support work in parks and gardens, such as planting, pruning shrubs, caring for plant displays, helping with new turf and using basic machinery. People do routine tasks under supervision and follow safety rules. Garden workers with real experience may be able to have it recognised through RPL.
- TRAINING PACKAGE
- AHC Agriculture, Horticulture and Conservation and Land Management
- ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
- Nil
- SUPERSEDES
- AHC20621 Certificate II in Parks and Gardens (not equivalent)
WHO IT'S FOR
Garden labourers and parks workers who want a qualification for the work they already do.
TYPICAL JOB ROLES
- Garden labourer
- Parks and gardens worker
- Gardener
- Grounds maintenance worker
Qualification structure
15 units in total. 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: 5 must be from the electives listed below. 3 from the remaining electives listed below, or any other currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course.
Core units
7 units- AHCMOM203Operate basic machinery and equipment
- AHCPCM204Recognise plants
- AHCPGD207Plant trees and shrubs
- AHCPGD208Prepare and maintain plant displays
- AHCPGD209Prune shrubs and small trees
- AHCTRF208Support turf establishment
- AHCWHS202Participate in workplace health and safety processes
Elective units
20 units- AHCARB211Apply treatments to trees
- AHCCHM201Apply chemicals under supervision
- AHCIRG221Assist with pressurised irrigation operations
- AHCLSC206Assist with landscape construction work
- AHCMOM204Undertake operational maintenance of machinery
- AHCMOM216Operate side by side utility vehicles
- AHCNSY207Undertake propagation activities
- AHCPGD210Transplant shrubs and small trees
- AHCPGD212Conduct visual inspection of park facilities
- AHCPMG201Treat weeds
- AHCPMG202Treat plant pests, diseases and disorders
- AHCSOL203Assist with soil or growing media sampling and testing
- AHCTRF205Assist in the preparation of turf surfaces for play
- AHCTRF207Renovate grassed areas
- AHCWRK215Collect and record production data
- FWPCOT2254Maintain chainsaws
- FWPCOT2273Trim and cut felled trees
- HLTAID011Provide First Aid
- PUAFER008Confine small emergencies in a facility
- RIIWHS205EControl traffic with stop-slow bat
EVIDENCE YOU'LL NEED
- Resume showing your work history
- Reference letters from employers
- Photos or videos of jobs you've done
- Payslips or employment contracts
LICENSING
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
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