Qualification Outline
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Certificate IV in Landscape Design
Certificate IV in Landscape Design
AHC42421
BHM8
Current
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.00 | 24/01/2023 | Current | Approved |
| 1.00 | 15/02/2022 | Replaced | Approved |
Description
This qualification describes the skills and knowledge for entry level design job roles in the landscape design industry.
Individuals with this qualification perform tasks involving technical skills and problem solving to monitor and improve performance of landscape design projects.
Work must comply with work health and safety and environmental regulations and legislation that apply to the workplace.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in:Thirteen (13) units of competency:
- seven (7) core units plus
- six (6) elective units.
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:
- two (2) units must be from group A
- one (1) unit must be from the remaining units listed in groups A or B
- three (3) units must be from the remaining units listed in groups A or B, or any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course.
1. Core Units
All seven (7) core units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODV05 | AHCDES401 | Apply construction techniques to landscape design | 45 | Unit of competency |
| ODV09 | AHCDES402 | Apply sustainability principles to landscape design | 60 | Unit of competency |
| ODU34 | AHCDES403 | Develop landscape designs | 115 | Unit of competency |
| ODV01 | AHCDES404 | Prepare simple landscape drawings | 45 | Unit of competency |
| ODD24 | CUAACD312 | Produce computer-aided drawings | 60 | Unit of competency |
| OCT81 | AHCPCM404 | Recommend plants and cultural practices | 70 | Unit of competency |
| ODE95 | CUADES305 | Source and apply information on the history and theory of design | 65 | Unit of competency |
2. Group A
At least two (2) units must be chosen from Group A. Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BAS86 | AHCPCM303 | Identify plant specimens | 80 | Unit of competency |
| OBJ52 | AHCSOL304 | Implement soil improvements for garden and turf areas | 80 | Unit of competency |
| OFC34 | AHCWHS402 | Maintain workplace health and safety processes | 65 | Unit of competency |
| ODU19 | AHCDES405 | Produce 2-D landscape drawings using CAD software | 35 | Unit of competency |
3. Group B
At least one (1) unit must be chosen from Group B. Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
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Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
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