Accredited course Outline
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Certificate IV in Landscape Design
Certificate IV in Landscape Design
Accredited course
National Code:
52881WA
52881WA
State Code:
BGR14
BGR14
TGA Status:
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
01/12/2021
Field of Education
0401 - Architecture And Urban Environment
AQF Level
Certificate IV in
Nominal Hours
715
Duration
1 Semester
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
Accredited Date
Expiry Date
VET Act Classifier
C
VET Act Conditions
Description
This Certificate IV level course has been designed by landscape design industry professionals in WA to meet the need for entry-level landscape design skills and knowledge.
Schedule
Students need to complete TWELVE (12) units made up of:
- eight (8) core units (or their successors) and
- four (4) elective units
The elective units (or their successors) must be selected from the elective list below
- eight (8) core units (or their successors) and
- four (4) elective units
The elective units (or their successors) must be selected from the elective list below
1. Core Units
All eight (8) core units (or their successors) must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AZ109 | VU21967 | Apply construction techniques to landscape design | 50 | Module |
| AZ110 | VU21969 | Develop landscape designs | 130 | Module |
| BAS86 | AHCPCM303 | Identify plant specimens | 80 | Unit of competency |
| OBJ52 | AHCSOL304 | Implement soil improvements for garden and turf areas | 80 | Unit of competency |
| BAT82 | AHCWHS401 | Maintain work health and safety processes | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AZ111 | VU21970 | Prepare simple landscape drawings | 50 | Module |
| ODD24 | CUAACD312 | Produce computer-aided drawings | 60 | Unit of competency |
| OCT81 | AHCPCM404 | Recommend plants and cultural practices | 70 | Unit of competency |
2. Elective Units
Four (4) elective units (or their successors) must be selected from the list below.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OBK34 | AHCBUS407 | Cost a project | 40 | Unit of competency |
| ODE90 | CUADES413 | Develop and extend design skills and practice | 30 | Unit of competency |
| OBJ87 | AHCIRG342 | Interpret irrigation plans and drawings | 45 | Unit of competency |
| BAQ51 | AHCPGD402 | Plan a plant establishment program | 25 | Unit of competency |
| OCT85 | AHCPCM306 | Provide information on plants and their culture | 40 | Unit of competency |
| ODE95 | CUADES305 | Source and apply information on the history and theory of design | 65 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| YT97 | 52772WA | Certificate IV in Landscape Design | Accredited course |
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