Qualification Outline

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Certificate IV in Parks and Gardens

Certificate IV in Parks and Gardens

Qualification
National Code:
AHC40510
State Code:
D504
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0503 - Horticulture And Viticulture
Original TGA Release Date
15/10/2012
Approved Date
09/12/2011
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
B
Nominal Hours
560
Duration
1 Semester
Current Release Number
3.00
Current Release Date
15/10/2012
VET Act Conditions
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.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
D6879 AHCIRG401A Acquire resources for irrigation installation and construction 65 Unit of competency
D7135 AHCPMG408A Assess and monitor weed, pest and/or disease control programs 45 Unit of competency
D7029 AHCMOM401A Conduct major repair and overhaul of machinery and equipment 60 Unit of competency
D7115 AHCPGD401A Design plant displays 30 Unit of competency
D6880 AHCIRG402A Determine hydraulic parameters for an irrigation system 65 Unit of competency
D0666 BSBDES403A Develop and extend design skills and practice 30 Unit of competency
D7322 AHCWRK404A Ensure compliance with pest legislation 24 Unit of competency
D7319 AHCWRK401A Implement and monitor quality assurance procedures 30 Unit of competency
D1017 BSBSMB406A Manage small business finances 50 Unit of competency
D6762 AHCCHM401A Minimise risks in the use of chemicals 20 Unit of competency
D7090 AHCNSY401A Plan a growing-on program 25 Unit of competency
D7091 AHCNSY402A Plan a propagation program 30 Unit of competency
D6763 AHCCHM402A Plan and implement a chemical use program 35 Unit of competency
D7262 AHCTRF402A Plan and implement sports turf renovation 70 Unit of competency
D6884 AHCIRG406A Plan on-site irrigation system installation and construction work 30 Unit of competency
D6764 AHCCHM403A Prepare safe operating procedures for calibration of equipment 15 Unit of competency
D7320 AHCWRK402A Provide information on issues and policies 50 Unit of competency
D7245 AHCSOL401A Sample soils and interpret results 30 Unit of competency
D5323 TLIR4002A Source goods/services and evaluate contractors 30 Unit of competency
D6925 AHCLSC401A Supervise landscape project works 50 Unit of competency
D7030 AHCMOM402A Supervise maintenance of property machinery and equipment 30 Unit of competency
D6885 AHCIRG407A Supervise on-site irrigation installation and construction work 30 Unit of competency
D7321 AHCWRK403A Supervise work routines and staff performance 40 Unit of competency
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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(TR04160) HORTICULTURE (PARKS AND GARDENS) (LEVEL 4) Traineeship