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Certificate IV in Landscape Design

This qualification covers entry-level landscape design work. It includes developing designs, preparing simple and computer-aided drawings, choosing plants, and using construction and sustainability ideas in design. People already doing landscape design work may be able to have it recognised through RPL.

TRAINING PACKAGE
AHC Agriculture, Horticulture and Conservation and Land Management
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Nil

WHO IT'S FOR

People who prepare garden or landscape designs and want a qualification for their design skills.

TYPICAL JOB ROLES

  • Landscape design assistant
  • Junior landscape designer
  • Garden designer
  • Landscape drafter

Qualification structure

13 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: 2 units must be from group A. 1 unit must be from the remaining units listed in groups A or B. 3 units must be from the remaining units listed in groups A or B, or any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course.

Core units

7 units
  1. AHCDES401Apply construction techniques to landscape design
  2. AHCDES402Apply sustainability principles to landscape design
  3. AHCDES403Develop landscape designs
  4. AHCDES404Prepare simple landscape drawings
  5. AHCPCM404Recommend plants and cultural practices
  6. CUAACD312Produce computer-aided drawings
  7. CUADES305Source and apply information on the history and theory of design

Elective units

24 units

Group A

  1. AHCDES405Produce 2-D landscape drawings using CAD software
  2. AHCPCM303Identify plant specimens
  3. AHCSOL304Implement soil improvements for garden and turf areas
  4. AHCWHS402Maintain workplace health and safety processes

Group B

  1. AHCBUS407Cost a project
  2. AHCBUS408Operate within a budget framework
  3. AHCGRI501Design roof gardens
  4. AHCGRI502Design vertical gardens and green facades
  5. AHCIRG342Interpret irrigation plans and drawings
  6. AHCLSC404Supervise landscape project works
  7. AHCPCM306Provide information on plants and their culture
  8. AHCPGD403Design plant displays
  9. AHCPGD404Plan a plant establishment program
  10. AHCSOL406Sample soils and interpret results
  11. AHCTHH401Develop a therapeutic horticulture design brief
  12. BSBCRT413Collaborate in creative processes
  13. BSBESB401Research and develop business plans
  14. BSBESB402Establish legal and risk management requirements of new business ventures
  15. BSBESB407Manage finances for new business ventures
  16. BSBSTR301Contribute to continuous improvement
  17. BSBSTR401Promote innovation in team environments
  18. BSBTWK401Build and maintain business relationships
  19. CUAACD313Produce technical drawings
  20. CUADES413Develop and extend design skills and practice

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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