Packaging Rules

Completion of fifteen (15) units made up of two (2) core units and thirteen (13) elective units.

ELECTIVE UNITS

a minimum of three (3) units must come from elective group A

a minimum of seven (7) units must come from elective groups A or B

a maximum of three (3) units may be selected from units aligned to Certificates II or III in AHC10 or from any other currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course. Selected units must meet job outcomes relevant to horticulture.

CORE UNITS

Occupational Health and Safety

AHCOHS201A Participate in OHS processes

Work

AHCWRK209A Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices

ELECTIVE UNITS GROUP A

Plants

AHCPCM201A Recognise plants

AHCPCM202A Collect, prepare and preserve plant specimens

Arboriculture

AHCARB201A Apply a range of treatments to trees

AHCARB202A Fell small trees

AHCARB203A Perform above ground pruning

AHCARB204A Undertake standard climbing techniques

AHCARB205A Operate and maintain chainsaws

AHCARB206A Undertake stump removal

FPICOT2221B Trim and cross cut felled trees

FPIFGM2208A Fall trees manually (basic)

FPIFGM3204A Fall trees manually (intermediate)

FPIHAR2206A Operate a mobile chipper/mulcher

Landscape

AHCLSC201A Assist with landscape construction work

AHCLSC202A Construct low-profile timber or modular retaining walls

AHCLSC203A Install aggregate paths

AHCLSC204A Lay paving

AHCLSC205A Install tree protection devices

Nursery

AHCNSY201A Pot up plants

AHCNSY202A Tend nursery plants

AHCNSY203A Undertake propagation activities

AHCNSY204A Maintain indoor plants

Parks and gardens

AHCPGD201A Plant trees and shrubs

AHCPGD202A Prepare and maintain plant displays

AHCPGD203A Prune shrubs and small trees

AHCPGD204A Transplant small trees

AHCPGD205A Prepare a grave site

AHCPGD206A Conduct visual inspection of park facilities

Turf

AHCTRF201A Assist with turf construction

AHCTRF202A Prepare turf surfaces for play

AHCTRF203A Renovate grassed areas

AHCTRF204A Support turf establishment

ELECTIVE UNITS GROUP B

Chemicals

AHCCHM201A Apply chemicals under supervision

Infrastructure

AHCINF203A Maintain properties and structures

AHCINF204A Fabricate and repair metal or plastic structures

Irrigation

AHCIRG202A Assist with the operation of pressurised irrigation

AHCIRG203A Install micro-irrigation systems

AHCIRG204A Lay irrigation and/or drainage pipes

AHCIRG206A Maintain pressurised irrigation systems

Machinery operation and maintenance

AHCMOM202A Operate tractors

AHCMOM203A Operate basic machinery and equipment

AHCMOM204A Undertake operational maintenance of machinery

AHCMOM205A Operate vehicles

AHCMOM211A Operate side by side utility vehicles

AHCMOM212A Operate quad bikes

Merchandising and sales

SIRXADM001A Apply retail office procedures

SIRXCCS001A Apply point-of-sale handling procedures

SIRXCCS002A Interact with customers

SIRXCLM001A Organise and maintain work areas

SIRXFIN001A Balance point-of-sale terminal

SIRXFIN002A Perform retail finance duties

SIRXINV002A Maintain and order stock

SIRXICT001A Operate retail technology

SIRXMER001A Merchandise products

SIRXSLS001A Sell products and services

SIRXSLS002A Advise on products and services

Pest management

AHCPMG201A Treat weeds

AHCPMG202A Treat plant pests, diseases and disorders

Soils and media

AHCSOL201A Determine basic properties of soil and/or growing media

Tools and equipment

MEM18001C Use hand tools

MEM18002B Use power tools/hand held operations

Work

AHCWRK204A Work effectively in the industry

AHCWRK205A Participate in workplace communications

AHCWRK206A Observe enterprise quality assurance procedures

AHCWRK207A Collect and record production data

AHCWRK208A Provide information on products and services

AHCWRK209A Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices

TLID107C Shift materials safely using manual handling methods

QUALIFICATION SUMMARY

Employability Skill

Industry/enterprise requirements for this qualification include:

Communication

Listening and understanding

Speaking clearly and directly

Reading and interpreting workplace related documentation

Teamwork

Working as an individual and a team member

Working with diverse individuals and groups

Problem-solving

Solving problems individually or in teams

Initiative and enterprise

Adapting to new situations

Planning and organising

Collecting analysing and organising information

Taking initiative and making decisions within workplace role

Participating in continuous improvement and planning

Self-management

Taking responsibility at the appropriate level

Learning

Learning in order to accommodate change

Technology

Using technology and related workplace equipment

Using basic technology skills

Applying OHS knowledge when using technology