Qualification Outline
22/07/2026 5:22 AM AWST
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Certificate II in Parks and Gardens
Certificate II in Parks and Gardens
AHC20621
BHN0
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 15/02/2022 | Current | Approved |
Description
This qualification describes the skills and knowledge for supporting job roles in the parks and gardens industry including garden labourer.
Individuals with this qualification carry out routine tasks under supervision where the work is predictable and structured with limited judgement requirements.
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:fifteen (15) units of competency:
- seven (7) core units plus
- eight (8) 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:
- five (5) must be from the electives listed below
- three (3) from the remaining electives listed below, or any other currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course.
Pathways
| State Code | Title |
|---|---|
| AD92 | Parks and Gardens Pre-Apprenticeship |
1. Core Units
All seven (7) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BAU05 | AHCMOM203 | Operate basic machinery and equipment | 35 | Unit of competency |
| BAT00 | AHCWHS201 | Participate in work health and safety processes | 40 | Unit of competency |
| ODV19 | AHCPGD207 | Plant trees and shrubs | 20 | Unit of competency |
| ODV00 | AHCPGD208 | Prepare and maintain plant displays | 30 | Unit of competency |
| ODV23 | AHCPGD209 | Prune shrubs and small trees | 30 | Unit of competency |
| OCS47 | AHCPCM204 | Recognise plants | 35 | Unit of competency |
| OBJ45 | AHCTRF208 | Support turf establishment | 30 | Unit of competency |
2. Elective Units
Eight (8) electives must be completed, with at least five (5) selected from the list below.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BDB9 | AHC20616 | Certificate II in Parks and Gardens | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BJS0 | AHC20624 | Certificate II in Parks and Gardens | Qualification |
No information
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
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