Qualification Outline

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Diploma of Parks and Gardens Management

Diploma of Parks and Gardens Management

Qualification
National Code:
AHC50716
State Code:
BCW1
TGA Status:
Deleted
DTWD Status:
Deleted
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0509 - Environmental Studies
Original TGA Release Date
27/06/2016
Approved Date
12/01/2017
Stream of Study
Subsequent to Initial Vocational (4000)
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
600
Duration
2 Semesters
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
27/06/2016
VET Act Conditions
—
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
1.00 27/06/2016 Current Approved
Description

The Diploma of Parks and Gardens Management reflects the role of those who manage private parks and gardens or personnel working in local government as parks managers.
No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = twelve (12)
Core Units = five (5)
Elective Units = seven (7)
- select five (5) units from list below
- two (2) units aligned to AQF level 4 or above may be selected from elective units below or from this or any other endorsed Training Package or Accredited Course. Selected units must be relevant to job outcomes in parks and gardens and must be chosen to ensure the integrity of the qualification outcome at AQF level 5.
1. Core Units

All five (5) units must be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
BAM52 AHCPGD504 Develop and implement a streetscape management plan 30 Unit of competency
BAT87 AHCPGD503 Manage parks and reserves 80 Unit of competency
BAP63 AHCBUS501 Manage staff 35 Unit of competency
BAT62 AHCTRF501 Plan the establishment of sports turf playing surfaces 40 Unit of competency
BAM67 AHCBUS504 Prepare estimates, quotes and tenders 55 Unit of competency
2. Elective Units

At least five (5) units must be chosen from the elective units listed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
BAS04 AHCIRG501 Audit irrigation systems 80 Unit of competency
BAN94 AHCPCM502 Collect and classify plants 40 Unit of competency
BAN06 AHCPGD505 Conduct comprehensive inspection of park facilities 45 Unit of competency
BAR39 AHCIRG502 Design irrigation system maintenance and monitoring programs 60 Unit of competency
BAN52 AHCIRG503 Design irrigation, drainage and water treatment systems 100 Unit of competency
BAT42 AHCPCM504 Design specialised landscape 120 Unit of competency
BAM02 AHCARB504 Develop an arboricultural impact assessment report 80 Unit of competency
BAS76 AHCIRG504 Develop an irrigation and drainage management plan 100 Unit of competency
BAQ77 AHCCHM501 Develop and manage a chemical use strategy 50 Unit of competency
BAN99 AHCWRK511 Develop workplace policy and procedures for sustainability 50 Unit of competency
BAN68 AHCPCM501 Diagnose plant health problems 45 Unit of competency
BAQ67 AHCARB602 Diagnose tree diseases 35 Unit of competency
BAN25 AHCARB505 Document and audit tree work 80 Unit of competency
BAP11 AHCARB601 Examine and assess trees 110 Unit of competency
BAT72 AHCARB502 Identify, select and specify trees 110 Unit of competency
BAT19 AHCLSC503 Manage a tree transplanting program 25 Unit of competency
AUH01 BSBFIM501 Manage budgets and financial plans 50 Unit of competency
BAP71 AHCLSC502 Manage landscape projects 40 Unit of competency
BAQ30 AHCPGD501 Manage plant cultural practices 35 Unit of competency
AUL50 BSBHRM506 Manage recruitment selection and induction processes 60 Unit of competency
BAN39 AHCWHS501 Manage work health and safety processes 40 Unit of competency
AVH93 TLIR4003 Negotiate a contract 40 Unit of competency
BAS51 AHCBUS503 Negotiate and monitor contracts 35 Unit of competency
BAP59 AHCPGD502 Plan the restoration of parks and gardens 35 Unit of competency
AVH94 TLIR4002 Source goods/services and evaluate contractors 30 Unit of competency
BAS23 AHCPCM503 Specify plants for landscapes 100 Unit of competency
BAM40 AHCLSC501 Survey and establish site levels 80 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D519 AHC50710 Diploma of Parks and Gardens Management Qualification
No information
Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
No information