Qualification Outline
22/07/2026 6:49 AM AWST
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Certificate III in Parks and Gardens
Certificate III in Parks and Gardens
AHC31016
BCY8
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.00 | 21/10/2019 | Current | Approved |
| 1.00 | 27/06/2016 | Replaced | Approved |
Description
This qualification provides a vocational outcome in parks and gardens. The parks and gardens 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
Total number of units = sixteen (16)Core Units = five (5)
Elective Units = eleven (11)
- select seven (7) units from the list below
- four (4) units aligned to AQF levels 2, 3 or 4 may be selected from this list or any other endorsed Training Package or Accredited Course.
- Selected units must be relevant to job outcomes in parks and gardens and must be chosen to ensure the integrity of the qualification outcome at AQF level 3
1. Core Units
All five (5) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BAP92 | AHCWHS301 | Contribute to work health and safety processes | 40 | Unit of competency |
| BAL98 | AHCPMG302 | Control plant pests, diseases and disorders | 35 | Unit of competency |
| BAP97 | AHCPMG301 | Control weeds | 30 | Unit of competency |
| BAO01 | AHCPCM301 | Implement a plant nutrition program | 30 | Unit of competency |
| BAQ22 | AHCPCM302 | Provide information on plants and their culture | 40 | Unit of competency |
2. Elective Units
At least seven (7) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| D476 | AHC31010 | Certificate III in Parks and Gardens | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BHM3 | AHC31021 | Certificate III in Parks and Gardens | Qualification |
No information
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
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