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AHC31021 - Certificate III in Parks and Gardens

Course Details

Course Summary

This qualification describes the skills and knowledge for trade level roles in the parks and gardens industry including gardener, greenkeeper and groundsperson.

Individuals with this qualification perform tasks under broad supervision involving a broad range of skills that are applied in a wide variety of contexts, which will involve discretion and judgement in selecting and operating equipment, coordinating resources and applying contingency measures during work.

Work must comply with work health and safety and environmental regulations and legislation that apply to the workplace.

Entry Requirements

This course is for Apprentices. Students must be employed as apprentice municipal gardeners. Completion of the bksb (Basic Key Skills Builder) online literacy and numeracy assessment prior to enrolment, unless the student has completed an equal or high level course.

Course Details

Course Type Qualification
Student Availability
  • Domestic
Fees
Full Fee $7,248.00 (2024)
Subsidised Full Fee $3,072.00 (2024)
Subsidised Concession Fee $2,544.00 (2024)
Fee for service per unit $453.00 (2024)
Subsidised full fee per unit $192.00 (2024)
RPL Fee for service per Unit $227.00 (2024)
For detailed information on Course Fees, visit www.cqu.edu.au/fees
Application Mode
  • Direct To University
How to Apply Please Enquire
Study Area
  • Apprenticeships, Trades & Training
Skill Area
  • Horticulture
AQF Level Level 3: Certificate III

Admission Codes

Domestic Students
Tertiary Admission Centre Codes (TAC) Codes 		Not Applicable
International Students
CRICOS Codes 		Not Applicable

Student Outcomes, Career Opportunities and Occupations

Trade level roles in the parks and gardens industry including gardener, greenkeeper and grounds person.

Course Structures

In order to complete this course, you must:

  1. Complete 11 core units
  2. Complete 5 elective units

Study Mode Definitions

  • Online: Online courses provide the flexibility to study without normally requiring a student to visit a campus. Course content is studied through a number of means including the use of online discussion forums, electronic library resources, by contacting lecturers and teachers, and receiving study materials online/electronically. Work integrated learning, including placements, may be included in some courses.
  • On-campus: Students studying in on-campus mode typically are expected to attend and participate in regular, structured on-campus teaching and learning activities throughout the University’s academic term. These activities may include lectures, tutorials, workshops and practice, online or other activities and normally will be timetabled at a CQUniversity campus or approved delivery site.
  • Mixed Mode: Students studying in mixed mode will participate in a combination of online learning activities in addition to site-specific learning activities, which may include residential schools, co-op placements and/or work-integrated learning as a compulsory requirement of a unit. The additional site-specific learning activities are what differentiates a mixed-mode unit from an online unit.

*All study modes may include Vocational placement and/or work integrated learning.

Select a course structure below to view the delivery details, including the different study modes offered for each structure.

APPRENTICESHIP COURSE STRUCTURE

This course is for apprentices only and is typically delivered over a three (3) year period. 

  • Mixed Mode
Core

Packaging Rules:

To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in:

16 units of competency:

  • 11 core units plus
  • 5 elective units.
AHCWHS301 Contribute to work health and safety processes More Information Training.gov Details
AHCSOL304 IMPLEMENT SOIL IMPROVEMENTS FOR GARDEN AND TURF AREAS More Information Training.gov Details
AHCTRF309 IMPLEMENT A GRASSED AREA MAINTENANCE PROGRAM More Information Training.gov Details
AHCPMG301 Control weeds More Information Training.gov Details
AHCPMG302 Control plant pests, diseases and disorders More Information Training.gov Details
AHCIRG346 Operate pressurised irrigation systems More Information Training.gov Details
AHCMOM304 Operate machinery and equipment More Information Training.gov Details
AHCPCM306 PROVIDE INFORMATION ON PLANTS AND THEIR CULTURE More Information Training.gov Details
AHCPGD307 Implement a plant establishment program More Information Training.gov Details
AHCPGD309 Perform specialist amenity pruning More Information Training.gov Details
AHCPGD310 Implement a landscape maintenance program More Information Training.gov Details
Electives

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:

  • 4 must be from the electives listed below
  • 1 from the remaining electives listed below, or any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course.
AHCWRK305 Coordinate work site activities More Information Training.gov Details
AHCWRK309 Apply environmentally sustainable work practices More Information Training.gov Details
AHCPCM303 Identify plant specimens More Information Training.gov Details
AHCCHM307 Prepare and apply chemicals to control pest, weeds and diseases More Information Training.gov Details
AHCCHM304 Transport and store chemicals More Information Training.gov Details
AHCECR311 Implement ecosystem reconstruction works More Information Training.gov Details
Other Elective Choices (Specified)

 
AHCTRF310 MONITOR TURF HEALTH More Information Training.gov Details
AHCTRF308 ESTABLISH TURF More Information Training.gov Details
AHCIRG347 MAINTAIN PRESSURISED IRRIGATION SYSTEMS More Information Training.gov Details
AHCIRG338 Troubleshoot irrigation systems More Information Training.gov Details
AHCARB314 Implement a tree maintenance program More Information Training.gov Details
AHCPGD311 Conduct operational inspection of park facilities More Information Training.gov Details
AHCPGD308 Plan and maintain plant displays More Information Training.gov Details
AHCPCM307 Report on health and condition of trees More Information Training.gov Details
AHCPCM305 Implement a plant nutrition program More Information Training.gov Details
AHCIRG345 INSTALL PRESSURISED IRRIGATION SYSTEMS More Information Training.gov Details
AHCECR301 Maintain native ecosystem areas More Information Training.gov Details
Other Elective Choices (Unspecified)

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:

  • 4 must be from the electives listed below
  • 1 from the remaining electives listed below, or any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course.
AHCNSY308 Maintain nursery plants More Information Training.gov Details

Unit Sequence

Below is the recommended study sequence for this course. Please enrol in your units as per the following order.
Units with the same sequence number should be enrolled into at the same time.
Sequence Unit
-1 AHCWHS301 - Contribute to work health and safety processes

The following units have no specific enrolment order and you should discuss the order of enrolment for these with your teacher.
Unit Code Unit Name
AHCSOL304 IMPLEMENT SOIL IMPROVEMENTS FOR GARDEN AND TURF AREAS
AHCTRF309 IMPLEMENT A GRASSED AREA MAINTENANCE PROGRAM
AHCPMG301 Control weeds
AHCPMG302 Control plant pests, diseases and disorders
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
AHCWRK305 Coordinate work site activities
AHCWRK309 Apply environmentally sustainable work practices
AHCPCM303 Identify plant specimens
AHCCHM307 Prepare and apply chemicals to control pest, weeds and diseases
AHCCHM304 Transport and store chemicals
AHCECR311 Implement ecosystem reconstruction works
AHCTRF310 MONITOR TURF HEALTH
AHCTRF308 ESTABLISH TURF
AHCIRG347 MAINTAIN PRESSURISED IRRIGATION SYSTEMS
AHCIRG338 Troubleshoot irrigation systems
AHCARB314 Implement a tree maintenance program
AHCPGD311 Conduct operational inspection of park facilities
AHCPGD308 Plan and maintain plant displays
AHCPCM307 Report on health and condition of trees
AHCPCM305 Implement a plant nutrition program
AHCIRG345 INSTALL PRESSURISED IRRIGATION SYSTEMS
AHCECR301 Maintain native ecosystem areas
AHCNSY308 Maintain nursery plants

Course Assessment Information

RPL - Students who have previous informal and formal learning need to advise their trainer/assessor prior to enrolment. If the student wishes to apply for an RPL they need to apply to the RPL Centre.
Credit transfer - If credit for relevant formal qualifications is sought, then the process will be actioned after the student has enrolled in at least one unit of competency as directed by the relevant trainer/assessor. The Trainer/Assessor will work with the student on their credit transfer application, and provide advice and support as necessary.
Assessment Types
Written/Electronic Assessment
Practical Task
Third Party Verification
RPL
Course Learning Outcomes
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Mackay Ooralea Campus

 Gladstone Marina Campus

Bundaberg Campus

Rockhampton City Campus

  Emerald Campus

All students

  Trainees

All students

All students

  All students

Building

Building 6

  Building 1 and the shed

Currently in Building 8

Building B

  Library Computer Lab

Room

G.26

  G.45

G.2

2.25

  G.33A

Times

Third Friday of each month 8am – 4pm

  Thursdays Fortnightly

  8am – 3.30pm

Tuesdays 9am – 12pm

Wednesday 8am – 3pm

First Friday of each 

Month 8am - 4pm