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*

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.

Specific Unit Needs or Delivery Options?

Speak to one of our team members about customising the perfect course for your needs!

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.