Qualification Outline

Date retreived
22/07/2026 4:23 AM AWST

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Certificate IV in Landscape Construction Management

Certificate IV in Landscape Construction Management

Qualification
National Code:
AHC42021
State Code:
BHM9
TGA Status:
Current
DTWD Status:
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0401 - Architecture And Urban Environment
Original TGA Release Date
15/02/2022
Approved Date
31/05/2022
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
B
Nominal Hours
490
Duration
2 Semesters
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
01/05/2024
VET Act Conditions
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
2.00 01/05/2024 Current Approved
1.00 15/02/2022 Replaced Approved
Description

This qualification describes the skills and knowledge for supervisory/managerial job roles in the landscape industry including leading hand, foreperson, site supervisor, landscape builder and construction manager.
Individuals with this qualification perform tasks involving technical skills, problem solving and supervisory skills to operate, monitor and improve performance of landscape systems and projects, and may supervise staff.
Work must comply with work health and safety and environmental regulations and legislation that apply to the workplace.
State/territory licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply in some jurisdictions. Users are advised to check with the relevant regulatory authority.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in:
Twelve (12) units of competency:
- two (2) core units plus
- ten (10) 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:
- one (1) must be from electives group A
- six (6) must be from the electives group B
- three (3) from the remaining elective units, or any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course.
1. Core Units

Two (2) core units must be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
OFC34 AHCWHS402 Maintain workplace health and safety processes 65 Unit of competency
ODU88 AHCLSC404 Supervise landscape project works 50 Unit of competency
2. Group A

At least one (1) unit must be chosen from Group A. Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
OFC34 AHCWHS402 Maintain workplace health and safety processes 65 Unit of competency
OCQ64 CPCCBC4002 Manage work health and safety in the building and construction workplace 30 Unit of competency
3. Group B

At least six (6) units must be chosen from Group B. Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
OCG17 BSBINS401 Analyse and present research information 40 Unit of competency
OCQ02 CPCCBC4001 Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 1 and 10 buildings 18 Unit of competency
ODU89 AHCLSC402 Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 10 buildings 35 Unit of competency
OCQ00 CPCCBC4053 Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 2 to 9 Type C buildings 22 Unit of competency
OCQ17 CPCCBC4009 Apply legal requirements to building and construction projects 40 Unit of competency
ODU69 AHCLSC403 Apply structural principles to Class 10 buildings 125 Unit of competency
OCR28 CPCCBC4010 Apply structural principles to residential and commercial constructions 180 Unit of competency
OCR00 CPCCBC4026 Arrange building applications and approvals 20 Unit of competency
AWL92 TLIL3003 Conduct induction process 20 Unit of competency
OCU08 AHCGRI401 Construct roof gardens 100 Unit of competency
OCT82 AHCGRI402 Construct vertical gardens and green facades 100 Unit of competency
OCF10 BSBOPS402 Coordinate business operational plans 35 Unit of competency
OCS19 AHCMER408 Coordinate customer service and networking activities 30 Unit of competency
OCF90 BSBHRM415 Coordinate recruitment and onboarding 45 Unit of competency
OBK34 AHCBUS407 Cost a project 40 Unit of competency
ODV08 AHCPGD403 Design plant displays 80 Unit of competency
OCS62 AHCGRI501 Design roof gardens 120 Unit of competency
OCU10 AHCGRI502 Design vertical gardens and green facades 120 Unit of competency
OCF00 BSBPEF402 Develop personal work priorities 35 Unit of competency
OCP78 CPCCBC4004 Identify and produce estimated costs for building and construction projects 60 Unit of competency
BAS86 AHCPCM303 Identify plant specimens 80 Unit of competency
OFB62 AHCWRK404 Implement quality assurance procedures 90 Unit of competency
OCD74 BSBINS410 Implement records systems for small business 40 Unit of competency
OCF94 BSBLDR414 Lead team effectiveness 45 Unit of competency
OCU07 AHCGRI301 Maintain roof gardens, vertical gardens and green facades 55 Unit of competency
OCF11 BSBESB407 Manage finances for new business ventures 50 Unit of competency
ODU86 AHCLSC505 Manage landscape projects 40 Unit of competency
OBK35 AHCBUS408 Operate within a budget framework 25 Unit of competency
ODU48 AHCPGD404 Plan a plant establishment program 25 Unit of competency
OAO39 AHCCHM405 Plan and implement a chemical use program 35 Unit of competency
OCR29 CPCCBC4005 Produce labour and material schedules for ordering 40 Unit of competency
ODF74 CUAACD313 Produce technical drawings 70 Unit of competency
OFB59 AHCWRK408 Provide information on issues and policies 55 Unit of competency
OCR11 CPCCBC4012 Read and interpret plans and specifications 40 Unit of competency
OCT81 AHCPCM404 Recommend plants and cultural practices 70 Unit of competency
OFB25 AHCBUS410 Report on a project 55 Unit of competency
OCF73 BSBESB401 Research and develop business plans 45 Unit of competency
OCT15 AHCSOL406 Sample soils and interpret results 55 Unit of competency
OCQ01 CPCCBC4003 Select, prepare and administer a construction contract 45 Unit of competency
OCR03 CPCCBC4006 Select, procure and store construction materials for building and construction projects 30 Unit of competency
AVH94 TLIR4002 Source goods/services and evaluate contractors 30 Unit of competency
OCU16 AHCECR401 Supervise ecological restoration works 50 Unit of competency
OBJ71 AHCIRG442 Supervise irrigation system installation 70 Unit of competency
BAM11 AHCMOM402 Supervise maintenance of property, machinery and equipment 30 Unit of competency
OCR22 CPCCBC4008 Supervise site communication and administration processes for building and construction projects 20 Unit of competency
OFB35 AHCWRK409 Supervise work routines and staff performance 65 Unit of competency
OCD66 BSBWRT411 Write complex documents 50 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BGI1 AHC42020 Certificate IV in Landscape Qualification
No information
Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

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