Qualification Outline

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22/07/2026 5:11 AM AWST

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Certificate II in Landscaping

Certificate II in Landscaping

Qualification
National Code:
AHC21616
State Code:
BDE7
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0503 - Horticulture And Viticulture
Original TGA Release Date
27/06/2016
Approved Date
13/11/2020
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
B
Nominal Hours
515
Duration
1 Semester
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
26/08/2020
VET Act Conditions
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
2.00 26/08/2020 Current Approved
1.00 27/06/2016 Replaced Approved
Description

This qualification provides an occupational outcome in landscaping. The landscaping industry expects this qualification to be achieved to meet job outcomes at this level.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in fifteen (15) units of competency:
- eight (8) 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:
- Select four (4) units from list below
- three (3) units may be selected from this or any other endorsed Training Package or Accredited Course.

Selected units must be relevant to job outcomes in landscaping and must be chosen to ensure the integrity of the qualification outcome at AQF level 2.
Pathways
State Code Title
AB11 Landscaping Pre-apprenticeship
1. Core Units

All eight (8) units must be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
BAR32 AHCLSC201 Assist with landscape construction work 35 Unit of competency
BAM73 AHCLSC202 Construct low-profile timber or modular retaining walls 30 Unit of competency
BAM38 AHCLSC203 Install aggregate paths 30 Unit of competency
BAO08 AHCLSC204 Lay paving 30 Unit of competency
BAU05 AHCMOM203 Operate basic machinery and equipment 35 Unit of competency
BAT00 AHCWHS201 Participate in work health and safety processes 40 Unit of competency
BAP80 AHCPGD201 Plant trees and shrubs 30 Unit of competency
BAN27 AHCPCM201 Recognise plants 40 Unit of competency
2. Elective Units

At least four (4) 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
BAT45 AHCCHM201 Apply chemicals under supervision 35 Unit of competency
OBV38 AHCARB211 Apply treatments to trees 30 Unit of competency
OBJ48 AHCTRF205 Assist in the preparation of turf surfaces for play 20 Unit of competency
OBJ99 AHCIRG219 Assist with low volume irrigation operations 35 Unit of competency
OBK00 AHCIRG221 Assist with pressurised irrigation operations 35 Unit of competency
BAS70 AHCSOL202 Assist with soil or growing media sampling and testing 25 Unit of competency
OBJ47 AHCTRF206 Assist with turf construction 25 Unit of competency
BAN29 AHCINF204 Fabricate and repair metal or plastic structures 30 Unit of competency
BAN71 AHCLSC205 Install tree protection devices 24 Unit of competency
BAR98 AHCINF203 Maintain properties and structures 30 Unit of competency
BAO70 AHCWRK206 Observe enterprise quality assurance procedures 15 Unit of competency
BAS06 AHCMOM213 Operate and maintain chainsaws 35 Unit of competency
BAN17 AHCMOM202 Operate tractors 40 Unit of competency
BAQ60 AHCMOM205 Operate vehicles 24 Unit of competency
BAM98 AHCWRK209 Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices 20 Unit of competency
BAQ86 AHCWRK205 Participate in workplace communications 24 Unit of competency
BAQ14 AHCPGD202 Prepare and maintain plant displays 24 Unit of competency
BAO37 AHCWRK208 Provide information on products and services 35 Unit of competency
BAO28 AHCPGD203 Prune shrubs and small trees 30 Unit of competency
OBJ46 AHCTRF207 Renovate grassed areas 30 Unit of competency
OBJ45 AHCTRF208 Support turf establishment 30 Unit of competency
BAS48 AHCPGD204 Transplant small trees 30 Unit of competency
BAO90 AHCPMG202 Treat plant pests, diseases and disorders 35 Unit of competency
BAR65 AHCPMG201 Treat weeds 35 Unit of competency
BAR92 AHCMOM204 Undertake operational maintenance of machinery 30 Unit of competency
BAR90 AHCWRK204 Work effectively in the industry 40 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D466 AHC21610 Certificate II in Landscaping Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BHM4 AHC21621 Certificate II in Landscaping Qualification
No information
Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
(TR01140) HORTICULTURE (LANDSCAPE) (LEVEL 2) Traineeship