Qualification Outline
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Certificate III in Parks and Gardens
Certificate III in Parks and Gardens
AHC31010
D476
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.00 | 22/06/2012 | Current | Approved |
Description
This qualification provides a vocational outcome in parks and gardens. The parks and gardens industry expects this qualification to be achieved to meet job outcomes at this level.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
Completion of sixteen (16) units made up of:- ten (10) core units and
- six (6) elective units;
- a minimum of three (3) units must come from the elective unit list
- a maximum of three (3) units may be selected from units aligned to Certificates II, III or IV in AHC10 or from any other currently endorsed training package or accredited course. Selected units must be relevant to job outcomes in the parks and gardens industry.
1. Core Units
All ten (10) units must be completed
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D7113 | AHCPGD305A | Conduct operational inspection of park facilities | 35 | Unit of competency |
| D6656 | AHCARB302A | Conduct tree inspections | 80 | Unit of competency |
| D7244 | AHCSOL302A | Construct a soil profile | 80 | Unit of competency |
| D7093 | AHCOHS301A | Contribute to OHS processes | 20 | Unit of competency |
| D7125 | AHCPMG302A | Control plant pests, diseases and disorders | 35 | Unit of competency |
| D7124 | AHCPMG301A | Control weeds | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D7257 | AHCTRF302A | Establish turf | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D7146 | AHCPCM301A | Implement a plant nutrition program | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D7318 | AHCWRK313A | Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices | 50 | Unit of competency |
| D7243 | AHCSOL301A | Prepare growing media | 30 | Unit of competency |
2. Elective Units
A minimum of three (3) units must come from the elective units list.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| S348 | RTF30703 | Certificate III in Horticulture (Parks and Gardens) | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BCY8 | AHC31016 | Certificate III in Parks and Gardens | Qualification |
No information
Entry Requirements
Entry requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
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