About AHC31024 Certificate III in Parks & Gardens
Industries | Gardner, Greenkeeper, Groundsperson, Horticulture
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.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
This course can be delivered via an on-the-job traineeship/apprenticeship customised to the workplace, a face-to-face full qualification or via a school-based traineeship (SBAT).
*This qualification can be obtained fee free with an apprenticeship model under NSW Smart and Skilled. This training is subsidised by the NSW Government for eligible participants.*
Type
Full Qualification,
Traineeship
Delivery
Combination
Face-to-Face
Self Paced
Duration
12-36 months
Cost
Max admin fee
$2190 p/p
*Fee free with an apprenticeship model
eligibility applies*
Contact
Units of
Competency
For the award of the AHC31024 Certificate III in Parks & Gardens, the candidate must demonstrate competency in 16 units of competency
Our Standard Delivery:
11 core units | 5 elective units
Unit requests outside this will need to be discussed with us.
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
AHCWHS302 Contribute to workplace health and safety processes
Elective Units (Example Unit Selection*)
AHCCHM304 Transport and store chemicals
AHCCHM307 Prepare and apply chemicals to control pest, weeds and diseases
HLTAID011 Provide first aid
AHCPCM303 Identify plant specimens
RIIWHS204E Work safely at heights
Walan Miya acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and their continuing connection to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to them and their cultures, to the Elders past, present, and emerging.