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  • Certificate II
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  • NATIONALLY RECOGNISED · AQF

Certificate II in Landscaping

This qualification covers support work in landscaping, such as laying paving, putting in gravel paths, building low retaining walls and planting trees and shrubs. People do routine tasks under supervision, use basic machinery and follow safety rules. Landscape labourers with hands-on experience could have it recognised through RPL.

TRAINING PACKAGE
AHC Agriculture, Horticulture and Conservation and Land Management
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Nil
SUPERSEDES
AHC21621 Certificate II in Landscaping (not equivalent)

WHO IT'S FOR

Landscape labourers who help build gardens and outdoor areas and want a qualification for their skills.

TYPICAL JOB ROLES

  • Landscape labourer
  • Landscape worker
  • Landscaping hand
  • Paving labourer

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: 4 must be from the electives listed below. 3 from the remaining electives listed below, or any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course.

Core units

8 units
  1. AHCLSC206Assist with landscape construction work
  2. AHCLSC207Construct low-profile timber or modular retaining walls
  3. AHCLSC208Install aggregate paths
  4. AHCLSC209Lay paving
  5. AHCMOM203Operate basic machinery and equipment
  6. AHCPCM204Recognise plants
  7. AHCPGD207Plant trees and shrubs
  8. AHCWHS202Participate in workplace health and safety processes

Elective units

39 units
  1. AHCARB211Apply treatments to trees
  2. AHCCHM201Apply chemicals under supervision
  3. AHCINF207Maintain properties and structures
  4. AHCINF208Fabricate and repair metal or plastic structures
  5. AHCIRG219Assist with low volume irrigation operations
  6. AHCIRG221Assist with pressurised irrigation operations
  7. AHCLSC210Install tree protection devices
  8. AHCLSC311Set out site for construction works
  9. AHCMOM202Operate tractors
  10. AHCMOM204Undertake operational maintenance of machinery
  11. AHCMOM205Operate vehicles
  12. AHCPGD208Prepare and maintain plant displays
  13. AHCPGD209Prune shrubs and small trees
  14. AHCPGD210Transplant shrubs and small trees
  15. AHCPMG201Treat weeds
  16. AHCPMG202Treat plant pests, diseases and disorders
  17. AHCSOL203Assist with soil or growing media sampling and testing
  18. AHCTRF205Assist in the preparation of turf surfaces for play
  19. AHCTRF206Assist with turf construction
  20. AHCTRF207Renovate grassed areas
  21. AHCTRF208Support turf establishment
  22. AHCWRK211Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
  23. AHCWRK212Work effectively in industry
  24. AHCWRK213Participate in workplace communications
  25. AHCWRK214Observe workplace quality assurance procedures
  26. AHCWRK216Provide information on products and services
  27. CPCCBL2002 (has a prerequisite)Use bricklaying and blocklaying tools and equipment
  28. CPCCCA2002 (has a prerequisite)Use carpentry tools and equipment
  29. CPCCCO2013 (has a prerequisite)Carry out concreting to simple forms
  30. CPCCOM2001 (has a prerequisite)Read and interpret plans and specifications
  31. CPCCST2001 (has a prerequisite)Prepare for stonemasonry construction process
  32. CPCCWHS2001Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
  33. MEM11011 (has a prerequisite)Undertake manual handling
  34. MEM13015Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering
  35. MEM16006 (has a prerequisite)Organise and communicate information
  36. MEM18001 (has a prerequisite)Use hand tools
  37. MEM18002 (has a prerequisite)Use power tools/hand held operations
  38. NWPNET019Prepare and restore worksite
  39. TLID0020Shift materials safely using manual handling methods

This unit has a prerequisite unit. Check the unit on training.gov.au for details.

PREREQUISITES

  • CPCCBL2002 Use bricklaying and — prerequisite: CPCCWHS2001 Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
  • CPCCCA2002 Use carpentry tools and — prerequisite: CPCCWHS2001 Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
  • CPCCCO2013 Carry out concreting to — prerequisite: CPCCWHS2001 Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
  • CPCCST2001 Prepare for stonemasonry — prerequisite: CPCCWHS2001 Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
  • CPCCOM2001 Read and interpret plans and — prerequisite: CPCCWHS2001 Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
  • MEM18001 Use hand tools — prerequisite: MEM11011 Undertake manual handling *
  • MEM18002 Use power tools/hand held — prerequisite: MEM11011 Undertake manual handling *
  • MEM11011 Undertake manual handling — prerequisite: MEM13015 Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering; MEM16006 Organise and communicate information *
  • MEM16006 Organise and communicate — prerequisite: MEM13015 Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering

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.

View on training.gov.au(opens in a new tab)

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