Qualification Outline

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Diploma of Landscape Design

Diploma of Landscape Design

Qualification
National Code:
AHC50610
State Code:
D518
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0503 - Horticulture And Viticulture
Original TGA Release Date
15/10/2012
Approved Date
13/12/2011
Stream of Study
Subsequent to Initial Vocational (4000)
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
825
Duration
2 Semesters
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
15/10/2012
VET Act Conditions
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Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
2.00 15/10/2012 Current Approved
Description

This is a specialist qualification for landscape designers.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
Completion of twelve (12) units made up of:
- five (5) core units and
- seven (7) elective units.
- a minimum of five (5) units must come from the elective units list
- a maximum of two (2) units may be selected from the elective units or units aligned to Certificate IV or above in AHC10 or from any other currently endorsed training package or accredited course. Selected units must be relevant to job outcomes in the landscape design industry.
1. Core Units

All five (5) units must be completed

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
D6806 AHCDES503A Assess landscape sites 100 Unit of competency
D6807 AHCDES504A Design for construction of landscape features 80 Unit of competency
D6804 AHCDES501A Design sustainable landscapes 80 Unit of competency
D6805 AHCDES502A Prepare a landscape project design 40 Unit of competency
S7600 CUVACD302A Produce computer-aided drawings 60 Unit of competency
2. Elective Units

A minimum of five (5) units must come from the elective units list.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
D7331 AHCWRK510A Audit site operations 80 Unit of competency
D7154 AHCPCM504A Design and maintain a specialised landscape 120 Unit of competency
D0668 BSBDES502A Establish, negotiate and refine a design brief 65 Unit of competency
D6666 AHCARB502A Identify, select and specify trees 120 Unit of competency
D0667 BSBDES501A Implement design solutions 60 Unit of competency
D7328 AHCWRK507A Implement professional practice 40 Unit of competency
D7329 AHCWRK508A Interpret legislation 100 Unit of competency
D6927 AHCLSC502A Manage landscape projects 40 Unit of competency
D6741 AHCBUS503A Negotiate and monitor contracts 35 Unit of competency
D6742 AHCBUS504A Prepare estimates, quotes and tenders 55 Unit of competency
D7325 AHCWRK503A Prepare reports 35 Unit of competency
D7330 AHCWRK509A Provide specialist advice to clients 55 Unit of competency
D7153 AHCPCM503A Specify plants for landscapes 100 Unit of competency
D6926 AHCLSC501A Survey and establish site levels 80 Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BDB0 AHC50616 Diploma of Landscape Design Qualification
No information
Entry Requirements

Entry requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
No information