Certificate III in Parks and Gardens
This trade-level qualification covers skilled work in parks and gardens, such as planting, pruning, irrigation, turf care, weed and pest control and landscape upkeep. People work under broad supervision and choose and run equipment. Gardeners and greenkeepers with experience could have it recognised through RPL.
- TRAINING PACKAGE
- AHC Agriculture, Horticulture and Conservation and Land Management
- ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
- Nil
- SUPERSEDES
- AHC31021 Certificate III in Parks and Gardens (not equivalent)
WHO IT'S FOR
Gardeners, greenkeepers and groundspeople who want a trade-level qualification for their skills.
TYPICAL JOB ROLES
- Gardener
- Groundsperson
- Greenkeeper
- Parks and gardens tradesperson
Qualification structure
16 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. 1 from the remaining electives listed below, or any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course.
Core units
11 units- AHCIRG346Operate pressurised irrigation systems
- AHCMOM304Operate machinery and equipment
- AHCPCM306Provide information on plants and their culture
- AHCPGD307Implement a plant establishment program
- AHCPGD309Perform specialist amenity pruning
- AHCPGD310Implement a landscape maintenance program
- AHCPMG301Control weeds
- AHCPMG302Control plant pests, diseases and disorders
- AHCSOL304Implement soil improvements for garden and turf areas
- AHCTRF309Implement a grassed area maintenance program
- AHCWHS302Contribute to workplace health and safety processes
Elective units
37 units- AHCARB314Implement a tree maintenance program
- AHCARB315Inspect trees for access and work
- AHCARB320Install tree support systems
- AHCARB321Implement a tree protection program
- AHCCHM304Transport and store chemicals
- AHCCHM307Prepare and apply chemicals to control pest, weeds and diseases
- AHCDRG305Install drainage systems
- AHCECR301Maintain native ecosystem areas
- AHCECR303Implement biological reintroduction works
- AHCIRG337Measure irrigation delivery system performance
- AHCIRG338Troubleshoot irrigation systems
- AHCIRG345Install pressurised irrigation systems
- AHCIRG347Maintain pressurised irrigation systems
- AHCLSC316Implement a paving project
- AHCPCM303Identify plant specimens
- AHCPCM305Implement a plant nutrition program
- AHCPCM307Report on health and condition of trees
- AHCPGD210Transplant shrubs and small trees
- AHCPGD308Plan and maintain plant displays
- AHCPGD311Conduct operational inspection of park facilities
- AHCPGD312Implement a maintenance program for an aquatic environment
- AHCSOL305Prepare growing media
- AHCTRF307Construct turf playing surfaces
- AHCTRF308Establish turf
- AHCTRF310Monitor turf health
- AHCTRF311Renovate sports turf
- AHCWRK317Coordinate work site activities
- AHCWRK320Apply environmentally sustainable work practices
- BSBOPS304Deliver and monitor a service to customers
- BSBOPS305Process customer complaints
- FBPPPL3007Support and mentor individuals and groups
- FWPCOT2254Maintain chainsaws
- FWPCOT2273Trim and cut felled trees
- FWPCOT3350Fell trees manually (intermediate)
- HLTAID011Provide first aid
- PUAFER008Confine small emergencies in a facility
- RIIWHS204EWork safely at heights
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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