Qualification Outline
22/07/2026 5:11 AM AWST
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Certificate II in Landscaping
Certificate II in Landscaping
AHC21616
BDE7
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
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.
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