course detail
AHC31021 Certificate III in Parks and Gardens
Course Code and Name
AHC31021 Certificate III in Parks and Gardens
This qualification describes the skills and knowledge for trade level roles in the parks and gardens industry including gardener, greenkeeper and groundsperson.
Course structure
This qualification is comprised of 11 core (mandatory) units of competency and 5 elective units. Participants undertaking a Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) pathway can select the most appropriate 5 units from the list below. Those undertaking the delivered course will have set electives.
For more information on this qualification, please contact Australian Consolidated Training.
UNITS OF COMPETENCY
Core Units
AHCIRG346 Operate pressurised irrigation systems
AHCMOM304 Operate machinery and equipment
AHCPCM306 Provide information on plants and their culture
AHCPGD307 Implement a plant establishment program
AHCPGD309 Perform specialist amenity pruning
AHCPGD310 Implement a landscape maintenance program
AHCPMG301 Control weeds
AHCPMG302 Control plant pests, diseases and disorders
AHCSOL304 Implement soil improvements for garden and turf areas
AHCTRF309 Implement a grassed area maintenance program
AHCWHS301 Contribute to work health and safety processes
Elective Units
AHCARB314 Implement a tree maintenance program
AHCARB315 Inspect trees for access and work
AHCARB320 Install tree support systems
AHCARB321 Implement a tree protection program
AHCCHM304 Transport and store chemicals
AHCCHM307 Prepare and apply chemicals to control pest, weeds and diseases
AHCDRG305 Install drainage systems
AHCECR301 Maintain native ecosystem areas
AHCECR303 Implement biological reintroduction works
AHCIRG337 Measure irrigation delivery system performance
AHCIRG338 Troubleshoot irrigation systems
AHCIRG345 Install pressurised irrigation systems
AHCIRG347 Maintain pressurised irrigation systems
AHCLSC316 Implement a paving project
AHCPCM303 Identify plant specimens
AHCPCM305 Implement a plant nutrition program
AHCPCM307 Report on health and condition of trees
AHCPGD210 Transplant shrubs and small trees
AHCPGD308 Plan and maintain plant displays
AHCPGD311 Conduct operational inspection of park facilities
AHCPGD312 Implement a maintenance program for an aquatic environment
AHCSOL305 Prepare growing media
AHCTRF307 Construct turf playing surfaces
AHCTRF308 Establish turf
AHCTRF310 Monitor turf health
AHCTRF311 Renovate sports turf
AHCWRK305 Coordinate work site activities
AHCWRK309 Apply environmentally sustainable work practices
BSBOPS304 Deliver and monitor a service to customers
BSBOPS305 Process customer complaints
FBPPPL3007 Support and mentor individuals and groups
FWPCOT2254 Maintain chainsaws
FWPCOT2256 Trim and cut felled trees
FWPFGM3216 Fell trees manually (intermediate)
HLTAID011 Provide first aid
PUAFER008 Confine small emergencies in a facility
RIIWHS204E Work safely at heights
Recognition of Prior Learning - Enrol Anytime
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is an assessment process that involves assessment of an individual's relevant prior learning (including formal, informal and life learning).
Australian Consolidated Training offers RPL for all accredited courses. For this qualification, four (4) years experience in a parks and gardens role is indicative of success. For those who do not have four years experience, please contact us to discuss your options.
Please click the "Recognition of Prior Learning" button for more information.
Apprenticeships
Australian Consolidated Training offers on-the-job apprenticeships funded by User Choice Queensland. This qualification is funded by the Department of Employment, Small Business and Training for Queensland apprentices.
Apprenticeships are completed on-the-job with support from Australian Consolidated Training's highly experienced Trainers/Assessors. This model suits employers who do not wish to send their apprentices to block release training, and who would like to take an active role in the training of their apprentices.
This model does not suit all employers and the apprentice must have access to a qualified onsite supervisor who can mentor them and provide evidence of practical training.
Some units of competency may not be able to be taught in the workplace. In this case, some offsite training may be required.
Student Contribution Fees apply. Please refer to the "Apprenticeships" button below for more information.
Employer Fees
Due to the increasing costs of providing training services, an employer fee applies for all AHC Certificate III apprenticeships ($1,500 in total payable in two instalments)
