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  • Certificate III
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  • NATIONALLY RECOGNISED · AQF

Certificate III in Landscape Construction

This trade-level qualification covers landscape building, such as drainage, paving, retaining walls, brick, block, stone and concrete features, and planting. People work under broad supervision, choose equipment and organise resources on site. Landscapers with real experience may be able to have their skills recognised through RPL.

TRAINING PACKAGE
AHC Agriculture, Horticulture and Conservation and Land Management
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Nil
SUPERSEDES
AHC30916 Certificate III in Landscape Construction (not equivalent)

WHO IT'S FOR

Landscapers who build outdoor areas and want a trade-level qualification for their skills.

TYPICAL JOB ROLES

  • Landscaper
  • Landscape gardener
  • Landscape construction worker
  • Paver

Qualification structure

17 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: 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.

Core units

10 units
  1. AHCDRG305Install drainage systems
  2. AHCLSC311Set out site for construction works
  3. AHCLSC312 (has a prerequisite)Construct brick and block structures and features
  4. AHCLSC313Construct stone structures and features, and install stone cladding
  5. AHCLSC316Implement a paving project
  6. AHCLSC317Construct landscape features using concrete
  7. AHCLSC319Implement a retaining wall project
  8. AHCPCM306Provide information on plants and their culture
  9. AHCPGD307Implement a plant establishment program
  10. AHCSOL304Implement soil improvements for garden and turf areas

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

Elective units

22 units

Group A

  1. AHCWHS302Contribute to workplace health and safety processes
  2. CPCCWHS2001Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry

Group B

  1. AHCBUS407Cost a project
  2. AHCGRI301Maintain roof gardens, vertical gardens and green facades
  3. AHCIRG345Install pressurised irrigation systems
  4. AHCLSC314Implement a tree transplanting program
  5. AHCLSC315Implement an outdoor tiling project
  6. AHCLSC318Erect timber structures and features
  7. AHCLSC320Install water features
  8. AHCLSC321Install metal structures and features
  9. AHCMOM213Operate and maintain chainsaws
  10. AHCMOM304Operate machinery and equipment
  11. AHCPCM204Recognise plants
  12. AHCPCM303Identify plant specimens
  13. AHCPGD310Implement a landscape maintenance program
  14. AHCWRK320Apply environmentally sustainable work practices
  15. CPCCCA3018 (has a prerequisite)Construct, erect and dismantle formwork for stairs and
  16. CPCCCA3028 (has a prerequisite)Erect and dismantle formwork for footings and slabs on
  17. CPCCON3041 (has a prerequisite)Place concrete
  18. CPCCON3042 (has a prerequisite)Finish concrete
  19. CPCCON3043 (has a prerequisite)Cure concrete
  20. MSFFL3127Install synthetic textile floor coverings in indoor and outdoor facilities

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

PREREQUISITES

  • AHCLSC312 Construct brick and block structures and features — prerequisite: AHCLSC317 Construct landscape features using concrete
  • CPCCCA3018 Construct erect and dismantle formwork for procedures in the construction industry stairs and ramps — prerequisite: CPCCWHS2001 Apply WHS requirements, policies and
  • CPCCCA3028 Erect and dismantle formwork for footings and slabs on ground — prerequisite: CPCCWHS2001 Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
  • CPCCON3041 Place concrete — prerequisite: CPCCWHS2001 Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
  • CPCCON3042 Finish concrete — prerequisite: CPCCWHS2001 Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
  • CPCCON3043 Cure concrete — prerequisite: CPCCWHS2001 Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry

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

OFFICIAL DETAILS

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

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