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Certificate IV in Landscape Design
Certificate IV in Landscape Design
52549WA
1560
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
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
1. Core units
Complete all units below:
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D6735 | AHCBUS402A | Cost a project | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D0666 | BSBDES403A | Develop and extend design skills and practice | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D7094 | AHCOHS401A | Maintain occupational health and safety (OHS) processes | 20 | Unit of competency |
| S7601 | CUVACD303A | Produce technical drawings | 70 | Unit of competency |
| D7149 | AHCPCM401A | Recommend plants and cultural practices | 45 | Unit of competency |
| D0663 | BSBDES305A | Source and apply information on the history and theory of design | 65 | Unit of competency |
2. Elective units
Six (6) elective units are to be chosen, made up of the following:
- a minimum of four (4) elective units chosen from the list below
- a maximum of two (2) Certificate III elective units to be chosen
- a maximum of two (2) units may be selected from units aligned to Certificate III, Certificate IV or Diploma from the Agriculture, Horticulture and Conservation and Land Management Training Package AHC10; or from any other currently endorsed Training Package or Accredited Course.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D0966 | BSBREL402A | Build client relationships and business networks | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D7115 | AHCPGD401A | Design plant displays | 30 | Unit of competency |
| C8229 | PSPPM402B | Manage simple projects | 50 | Unit of competency |
| D1017 | BSBSMB406A | Manage small business finances | 50 | Unit of competency |
| D1014 | BSBSMB403A | Market the small business | 40 | Unit of competency |
| D6737 | AHCBUS404A | Operate within a budget framework | 25 | Unit of competency |
| D7116 | AHCPGD402A | Plan a plant establishment program | 25 | Unit of competency |
| D6884 | AHCIRG406A | Plan on-site irrigation system installation and construction work | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D7320 | AHCWRK402A | Provide information on issues and policies | 50 | Unit of competency |
| D7245 | AHCSOL401A | Sample soils and interpret results | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D6925 | AHCLSC401A | Supervise landscape project works | 50 | Unit of competency |
| D1015 | BSBSMB404A | Undertake small business planning | 50 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1558 | 51833 | Certificate IV in Landscape Design | Accredited course |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| YT97 | 52772WA | Certificate IV in Landscape Design | Accredited course |
VET Info Notes
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 52549WA
3. Further information on this program may be obtained from Julie Quake, email: Julie.Quake@challenger.wa.edu.au, Teaching and Learning Services, Challenger Institute of Technology.Julie
4. This course was entered onto STARS on 14/11/2012.
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