Certificate II in Landscaping

This qualification provides an occupational outcome in landscaping. The landscaping industry expects this qualification to be achieved to meet job outcomes at this level.


Subjects

Packaging Rules

Completion of fifteen (15) units made up of eight (8) core units and seven (7) elective units.

ELECTIVE UNITS

a minimum of four (4) units must come from the elective unit list

a maximum of three (3) units may be selected from the elective unit list or 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 landscaping.

CORE UNITS

Occupational Health and Safety

add topic AHCOHS201A Participate in OHS processes

Landscape

add topic AHCLSC201A Assist with landscape construction work

add topic AHCLSC202A Construct low-profile timber or modular retaining walls

add topic AHCLSC203A Install aggregate paths

add topic AHCLSC204A Lay paving

Machinery operation and maintenance

add topic AHCMOM203A Operate basic machinery and equipment

Parks and gardens

add topic AHCPGD201A Plant trees and shrubs

Plants

add topic AHCPCM201A Recognise plants

ELECTIVE UNITS

Arboriculture

add topic AHCARB201A Apply a range of treatments to trees

add topic AHCARB205A Operate and maintain chainsaws

Chemicals

add topic AHCCHM201A Apply chemicals under supervision

Infrastructure

add topic AHCINF203A Maintain properties and structures

add topic AHCINF204A Fabricate and repair metal or plastic structures

Irrigation

add topic AHCIRG202A Assist with the operation of pressurised irrigation

add topic AHCIRG203A Install micro-irrigation systems

add topic AHCIRG204A Lay irrigation and/or drainage pipes

add topic AHCIRG206A Maintain pressurised irrigation systems

Landscape

add topic AHCLSC205A Install tree protection devices

Machinery operation and maintenance

add topic AHCMOM202A Operate tractors

add topic AHCMOM204A Undertake operational maintenance of machinery

add topic AHCMOM205A Operate vehicles

Parks and gardens

add topic AHCPGD202A Prepare and maintain plant displays

add topic AHCPGD203A Prune shrubs and small trees

add topic AHCPGD204A Transplant small trees

Pest management

add topic AHCPMG201A Treat weeds

add topic AHCPMG202A Treat plant pests, diseases and disorders

Soils and media

add topic AHCSOL201A Determine basic properties of soil and/or growing media

Turf

add topic AHCTRF201A Assist with turf construction

add topic AHCTRF202A Prepare turf surfaces for play

add topic AHCTRF203A Renovate grassed areas

add topic AHCTRF204A Support turf establishment

Work

add topic AHCWRK204A Work effectively in the industry

add topic AHCWRK205A Participate in workplace communications

add topic AHCWRK206A Observe enterprise quality assurance procedures

add topic AHCWRK208A Provide information on products and services

add topic AHCWRK209A Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices


Subject lists

Certificate II in Landscaping
Units: AHCPGD203A, AHCPGD204A, AHCPGD202A, AHCIRG206A, AHCIRG204A, AHCIRG203A, AHCIRG202A, AHCPCM201A, AHCPGD201A, AHCLSC204A, AHCLSC203A, AHCLSC202A, AHCLSC201A, AHCPMG201A, AHCPMG202A, AHCTRF203A, AHCSOL201A

Pathways...

    Qualification pathways

    Pathways into the qualification

    This qualification may be accessed by direct entry.

    Pathways from the qualification

    Further training pathways from this qualification include, but are not limited to, Certificate III in Landscape Construction.

    Australian Apprenticeships

    This qualification is suitable for an Australian Apprenticeship.

    Licensing considerations

    There are no specific licences that relate to this qualification.

    Job roles

    Job roles and titles vary across different industry sectors. Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include:

    Landscape labourer, landscape trades assistant


Entry Requirements

Entry requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.


Licensing Information

Refer to Pathways Information


Employability Skills

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