Accredited course Outline
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22/07/2026 6:00 AM AWST
22/07/2026 6:00 AM AWST
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Certificate IV in Landscape Design
Certificate IV in Landscape Design
Accredited course
National Code:
52772WA
52772WA
State Code:
YT97
YT97
TGA Status:
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
08/12/2015
Field of Education
0401 - Architecture And Urban Environment
AQF Level
Certificate IV in
Nominal Hours
525
Duration
1 Semester
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
Accredited Date
Expiry Date
VET Act Classifier
C
VET Act Conditions
Description
The qualification is designed to reflect the current needs of the landscape and landscape design industry and for students wanting to complete an accredited course in Landscape Design at Certificate IV level.
Schedule
PACKAGING RULES:
To achieve Certificate IV in Landscape Design, students need to complete twelve (12) units made up of:
- six (6) core units and
- six (6) elective units
- of the six (6) elective units:
- a minimum of three (3) units must come from Elective Group A
- maximum of two (2) additional units must come from Elective Groups A or B
- maximum of one (1) unit may be selected from units aligned to Certificate III, Certificate IV or Diploma from the AHC Agriculture, Horticulture and Conservation and Land Management Training Package; or from any other currently endorsed Training Package or Accredited Course.
PLEASE NOTE: Selected elective units must be relevant to job outcomes in the Landscape Design industry.
To achieve Certificate IV in Landscape Design, students need to complete twelve (12) units made up of:
- six (6) core units and
- six (6) elective units
- of the six (6) elective units:
- a minimum of three (3) units must come from Elective Group A
- maximum of two (2) additional units must come from Elective Groups A or B
- maximum of one (1) unit may be selected from units aligned to Certificate III, Certificate IV or Diploma from the AHC Agriculture, Horticulture and Conservation and Land Management Training Package; or from any other currently endorsed Training Package or Accredited Course.
PLEASE NOTE: Selected elective units must be relevant to job outcomes in the Landscape Design industry.
1. Core Units
All six (6) core units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUL36 | BSBDES403 | Develop and extend design skills and practice | 30 | Unit of competency |
| BAS86 | AHCPCM303 | Identify plant specimens | 80 | Unit of competency |
| BAT82 | AHCWHS401 | Maintain work health and safety processes | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AWK33 | CUAACD303 | Produce technical drawings | 70 | Unit of competency |
| BAM41 | AHCPCM401 | Recommend plants and cultural practices | 45 | Unit of competency |
| AUK43 | BSBDES305 | Source and apply information on the history and theory of design | 65 | Unit of competency |
2. Elective Group A
A minimum of three (3) elective units must come from Elective Group A.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OBK34 | AHCBUS407 | Cost a project | 40 | Unit of competency |
| BAN14 | AHCPGD401 | Design plant displays | 30 | Unit of competency |
| BAQ51 | AHCPGD402 | Plan a plant establishment program | 25 | Unit of competency |
| BAQ22 | AHCPCM302 | Provide information on plants and their culture | 40 | Unit of competency |
3. Elective Group B
A maximum of two (2) additional elective units must come from Elective Group A (listed above) or from Elective Group B (listed below).
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUH39 | BSBREL402 | Build client relationships and business networks | 30 | Unit of competency |
| C8229 | PSPPM402B | Manage simple projects | 50 | Unit of competency |
| OAE73 | BSBSMB421 | Manage small business finances | 50 | Unit of competency |
| AUL85 | BSBSMB403 | Market the small business | 40 | Unit of competency |
| OBK35 | AHCBUS408 | Operate within a budget framework | 25 | Unit of competency |
| D6884 | AHCIRG406A | Plan on-site irrigation system installation and construction work | 30 | Unit of competency |
| BAQ15 | AHCWRK402 | Provide information on issues and policies | 50 | Unit of competency |
| BAR13 | AHCSOL401 | Sample soils and interpret results | 60 | Unit of competency |
| BAL46 | AHCLSC401 | Supervise landscape project works | 50 | Unit of competency |
| AUH57 | BSBSMB404 | Undertake small business planning | 50 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1560 | 52549WA | Certificate IV in Landscape Design | Accredited course |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BGR14 | 52881WA | Certificate IV in Landscape Design | Accredited course |
VET Info Notes
1. The proponent and copyright of this course is Challenger Institute of Technology.
2. This course has been accredited by the Training Accreditation Council (TAC) in Western Australia. It has been placed on the National Register as code 52772WA.
3. Further information on this course may be obtained from Julie Quake (Curriculum Coordinator), Challenger Institute of Technology on 9239 8240 or email: curriculum@challenger.wa.edu.au.
2. This course has been accredited by the Training Accreditation Council (TAC) in Western Australia. It has been placed on the National Register as code 52772WA.
3. Further information on this course may be obtained from Julie Quake (Curriculum Coordinator), Challenger Institute of Technology on 9239 8240 or email: curriculum@challenger.wa.edu.au.
