Qualification Outline
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Certificate III in Landscape Construction
Certificate III in Landscape Construction
AHC30921
BHN2
Current
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.00 | 01/05/2024 | Current | Approved |
| 1.00 | 15/02/2022 | Replaced | Approved |
Description
This qualification describes the skills and knowledge for trade level roles in the landscape industry.
Individuals with this qualification perform tasks under broad supervision involving a broad range of skills that are applied in a wide variety of contexts. Discretion and judgement in selecting and operating equipment, coordinating resources and applying contingency measures during work.
Work must comply with work health and safety and environmental regulations and legislation that apply to the workplace.
State/territory licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply in some jurisdictions. Users are advised to check with the relevant regulatory authority.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in:seventeen (17) units of competency:
- ten (10) core units plus
- seven (7 )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:
- one (1) must be from electives group A
- three (3) must be from electives group B
- three (3) from the remaining elective units, or any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course.
1. Core Units
All ten (10) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODV16 | AHCLSC312 | Construct brick and block structures and features | 90 | Unit of competency |
| ODU50 | AHCLSC317 | Construct landscape features using concrete | 35 | Unit of competency |
| ODU56 | AHCLSC313 | Construct stone structures and features, and install stone cladding | 70 | Unit of competency |
| ODU58 | AHCLSC316 | Implement a paving project | 90 | Unit of competency |
| ODU84 | AHCPGD307 | Implement a plant establishment program | 70 | Unit of competency |
| ODU40 | AHCLSC319 | Implement a retaining wall project | 35 | Unit of competency |
| OBJ52 | AHCSOL304 | Implement soil improvements for garden and turf areas | 80 | Unit of competency |
| OBK09 | AHCDRG305 | Install drainage systems | 45 | Unit of competency |
| OCT85 | AHCPCM306 | Provide information on plants and their culture | 40 | Unit of competency |
| ODV17 | AHCLSC311 | Set out site for construction works | 55 | Unit of competency |
2. Group A Elective Units
One (1) unit must be selected.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OAP37 | CPCCWHS2001 | Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry | 32 | Unit of competency |
| OFC35 | AHCWHS302 | Contribute to workplace health and safety processes | 45 | Unit of competency |
3. Group B
Three (3) units must be chosen from Group B. Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BDB7 | AHC30916 | Certificate III in Landscape Construction | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
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