Certificate III in Parks and Gardens
This qualification provides a vocational outcome in parks and gardens. The parks and gardens industry expects this qualification to be achieved to meet job outcomes at this level.
This qualification provides a vocational outcome in parks and gardens. The parks and gardens industry expects this qualification to be achieved to meet job outcomes at this level.
Packaging Rules
Completion of sixteen (16) units made up of ten (10) core units and six (6) elective units.
ELECTIVE UNITS
a minimum of three (3) units must come from the elective unit list
a maximum of three (3) units may be selected from units aligned to Certificates II, III or IV in AHC10 or from any other currently endorsed training package or accredited course. Selected units must be relevant to job outcomes in the parks and gardens industry.
CORE UNITS
Occupational health and safety
AHCOHS301A Contribute to OHS processes
Arboriculture
AHCARB302A Conduct tree inspections
Parks and gardens
AHCPGD305A Conduct operational inspection of park facilities
Pest management
AHCPMG301A Control weeds
AHCPMG302A Control plant pests, diseases and disorders
Plants
AHCPCM301A Implement a plant nutrition program
Soils and media
AHCSOL301A Prepare growing media
AHCSOL302A Construct a soil profile
Turf
AHCTRF302A Establish turf
Work
AHCWRK313A Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices
ELECTIVE UNITS
Arboriculture
AHCARB301A Implement a tree maintenance program
AHCARB308A Install cable and bracing
AHCARB309A Implement a tree protection program
FPIFGM3205A Fall trees manually (advanced)
Chemicals
AHCCHM303A Prepare and apply chemicals
AHCCHM304A Transport, handle and store chemicals
Irrigation
AHCIRG301A Implement a maintenance program for an irrigation system
AHCIRG302A Install irrigation systems
AHCIRG303A Measure irrigation delivery system performance
AHCIRG305A Operate pressurised irrigation systems
AHCIRG306A Troubleshoot irrigation systems
Landscape
AHCLSC301A Set out site for construction works
AHCLSC302A Construct landscape features using concrete
AHCLSC303A Construct brick and or block structures and features
AHCLSC304A Erect timber structures and features
AHCLSC305A Construct stone structures and features
AHCLSC306A Implement a paving project
AHCLSC307A Implement a retaining wall project
AHCLSC308A Install metal structures and features
AHCLSC309A Install water features
AHCLSC310A Implement a tree transplanting program
Machinery operation and maintenance
AHCMOM304A Operate machinery and equipment
Natural area restoration
AHCNAR301A Maintain natural areas
AHCNAR303A Implement revegetation works
Parks and gardens
AHCPGD301A Implement a plant establishment program
AHCPGD302A Plan and maintain plant displays
AHCPGD303A Perform specialist amenity pruning
AHCPGD304A Implement a landscape maintenance program
AHCPGD306A Implement a maintenance program for an aquatic environment
Plants
AHCPCM302A Provide information on plants and their culture
AHCPCM303A Identify plant specimens
Turf
AHCTRF301A Construct turf playing surfaces
AHCTRF303A Implement a grassed area maintenance program
AHCTRF304A Monitor turf health
AHCTRF305A Renovate sports turf
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 IV in Parks and Gardens.
Australian Apprenticeships
This qualification is suitable for an Australian Apprenticeship.
Job roles
Job roles and titles vary across different industry sectors. Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include:
Municipal/city gardener
Horticulturist
Entry requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
Not Applicable
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 Interpreting the needs of internal/external customers Applying numeracy skills to workplace requirements |
Teamwork | Working as an individual and a team member Working with diverse individuals and groups Applying knowledge of own role as a part of a team |
Problem-solving | Developing practical and creative solutions to workplace problems Showing interdependence and initiative in identifying problems 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 Managing time and priorities |
Self-management | Taking responsibility at the appropriate level |
Learning | Participating in ongoing learning Learning new skills and techniques |
Technology | Using technology and related workplace equipment Using basic technology skills Applying OHS knowledge when using technology |