Qualification Outline
22/07/2026 6:26 AM AWST
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Certificate IV in Parks and Gardens
Certificate IV in Parks and Gardens
AHC40510
D504
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.00 | 15/10/2012 | Current | Approved |
Description
This qualification allows individuals to develop post-trade skills and knowledge to become a senior or head gardener. The parks and gardens industry expects this qualification to be achieved to meet job outcomes at this level.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
Completion of fourteen (14) units made up of:- eight (8) core units and
- six (6) elective units.
- a minimum of three (3) units must come from the elective units list
- a maximum of three (3) units may be selected from units aligned to Certificate III, IV or Diploma 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 eight (8) units must be completed
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D6735 | AHCBUS402A | Cost a project | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D7150 | AHCPCM402A | Develop a soil health and plant nutrition program | 90 | Unit of competency |
| D7261 | AHCTRF401A | Develop a sports turf maintenance program | 20 | Unit of competency |
| D7094 | AHCOHS401A | Maintain occupational health and safety (OHS) processes | 20 | Unit of competency |
| C8229 | PSPPM402B | Manage simple projects | 50 | Unit of competency |
| D7116 | AHCPGD402A | Plan a plant establishment program | 25 | Unit of competency |
| D0794 | BSBITU404A | Produce complex desktop published documents | 50 | Unit of competency |
| D7149 | AHCPCM401A | Recommend plants and cultural practices | 45 | Unit of competency |
2. Elective Units
A minimum of three (3) of the six (6) units required 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| S356 | RTF40703 | Certificate IV in Horticulture (Parks and Gardens) | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BCX1 | AHC40516 | Certificate IV in Parks and Gardens | Qualification |
No information
Entry Requirements
Entry requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
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