AHC30716 | 092541J

Certificate III in Horticulture

Further advance / or enhance your career options in horticulture with this course that will qualify you to work in nurseries and parks and gardens.

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STUDY LOCATIONS Greater Brisbane Gold Coast Sunshine Coast Darling Downs and South West Wide Bay Burnett North and Far North Queensland

WAYS TO STUDY On campus International

WHAT YOU'LL PAY

Concession

$320 - $625

Subsidised

$320 - $625

Full Fee

$6,160 - $7,040

International

$6,200

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Course overview

Get a head start on your career in horticulture with this qualification. You will gain horticulture skills in plant identification and plant care, landscape management, propagating, pruning and fertilising to maintain gardens and nurseries.

According to the Australian Government's Job Outlook service, the number of people working in gardens and nurseries grew over the past five years and is expected to continue to see stable growth in the future. Employers are looking for qualified candidates who are hardworking, reliable, and have a positive attitude.

This course will also give you a broad range of knowledge in improving soil conditions, implementing plant nutrition program's, operating machinery and equipment, and maintaining nursery plants. Our highly-experienced staff are still strongly embedded in the industry and will give you the one-on-one guidance you need to succeed.

Successful completion of this course will qualify you for employment as a horticulturist, and/or to work in a nursery, or parks and gardens.

What can I do?

Horticulturalist
Nursery Worker
Parks and Gardens Worker

Hands-on training

We take our lessons out of the classroom and into the field. Get your hands dirty in our industry-standard nurseries and play a pivotal role in our plant sales, which are open to the public.

Strong industry connections

At TAFE Queensland we pride ourselves on the strong industry connections. Our courses are designed so you get hands on, practical industry experience while studying.

What you will study

The successful achievement of this qualification requires you to complete 5 core and 11 elective units from the list below. Elective units will be specified for the students depending on the location they are studying.

UNIT CODE
UNIT NAME

UNIT CODE
AHCPCM302

Provide information on plants and their culture

UNIT CODE :
AHCPCM302

Unit description :
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to provide information to clients and others about plants and their cultural requirements.
UNIT NAME
Provide information on plants and their culture

UNIT CODE
AHCPMG301

Control weeds

UNIT CODE :
AHCPMG301

Unit description :
UNIT NAME
Control weeds

UNIT CODE
AHCPMG302

Control plant pests, diseases and disorders

UNIT CODE :
AHCPMG302

Unit description :
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to control plant pests, diseases and disorders, taking into consideration Integrated Pest Management options. The unit describes the skills and knowledge required to identify a range of pests, diseases and disorders and beneficial organisms, assess damage or threat to plants and select and apply pest and disease controls and timing of operations. It includes preparing and calibrating equipment, monitoring the effectiveness of controls and keeping records.
UNIT NAME
Control plant pests, diseases and disorders

UNIT CODE
AHCSOL303

Implement soil improvements for garden and turf areas

UNIT CODE :
AHCSOL303

Unit description :
UNIT NAME
Implement soil improvements for garden and turf areas

UNIT CODE
AHCWHS301

Contribute to work health and safety processes

UNIT CODE :
AHCWHS301

Unit description :
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to carry out enterprise work health and safety policies and procedures.
UNIT NAME
Contribute to work health and safety processes

UNIT CODE
UNIT NAME

North and Far North Queensland

North and Far North Queensland

UNIT CODE
AHCCHM303

Prepare and apply chemicals

UNIT CODE :
AHCCHM303

Unit description :
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare and apply chemicals for the control of pests across a range of industry sectors.
UNIT NAME
Prepare and apply chemicals

UNIT CODE
AHCCHM304

Transport and store chemicals

UNIT CODE :
AHCCHM304

Unit description :
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to safely transport, handle and store liquid and dry chemical formulations across a broad range of industry sectors.
UNIT NAME
Transport and store chemicals

UNIT CODE
AHCMOM304

Operate machinery and equipment

UNIT CODE :
AHCMOM304

Unit description :
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to operate and maintain machinery and equipment.
UNIT NAME
Operate machinery and equipment

UNIT CODE
AHCNAR303A

Implement revegetation works

UNIT CODE :
AHCNAR303A

Unit description :

This unit covers the process of implementing revegetation works and defines the standard required to: prepare the site for revegetation works; conduct a site hazard identification and risk control assessment; recognise and treat plant diseases on a revegetation site; treat weeds and competing plants; carry out revegetation works; and clean and maintain the revegetated site.
UNIT NAME
Implement revegetation works

UNIT CODE
AHCNAR305

Collect native seed

UNIT CODE :
AHCNAR305

Unit description :
UNIT NAME
Collect native seed

UNIT CODE
AHCNSY203

Undertake propagation activities

UNIT CODE :
AHCNSY203

Unit description :
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to carry out a range of propagation tasks.
UNIT NAME
Undertake propagation activities

UNIT CODE
AHCNSY301

Maintain nursery plants

UNIT CODE :
AHCNSY301

Unit description :
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to maintain and care for nursery plants.
UNIT NAME
Maintain nursery plants

UNIT CODE
AHCNSY304A

Deliver and promote sales of plants

UNIT CODE :
AHCNSY304A

Unit description :

This unit covers the process of transporting and delivering plants to retail outlets and other nurseries and the associated task of maintaining promotional displays and defines the standard required to: prepare and load plant orders from a production site; transport plants and other products to and from a production nursery; deliver and unload nursery products according to order requirements; maintain nursery product displays at retail outlets where necessary; use sales techniques to promote a range of nursery products.
UNIT NAME
Deliver and promote sales of plants

UNIT CODE
AHCPCM303

Identify plant specimens

UNIT CODE :
AHCPCM303

Unit description :
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to inspect and describe the features and attributes of a plant for the purpose of plant identification and providing information to a client or organisation. It applies to individuals who take responsibility for their own work and for the quality of the work of others. They use discretion and judgement in the selection, allocation and use of available resources. All work is carried out to comply with workplace procedures.
UNIT NAME
Identify plant specimens

UNIT CODE
AHCPGD304

Implement a landscape maintenance program

UNIT CODE :
AHCPGD304

Unit description :
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to implement a landscape maintenance program of newly constructed or established landscapes. It applies to individuals who take responsibility for their own work and for the quality of the work of others. They use discretion and judgement in the selection, allocation and use of available resources. All work is carried out to comply with workplace procedures.
UNIT NAME
Implement a landscape maintenance program

UNIT CODE
AHCWRK309

Apply environmentally sustainable work practices

UNIT CODE :
AHCWRK309

Unit description :
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to apply environmentally sustainable work practices.
UNIT NAME
Apply environmentally sustainable work practices

Greater Brisbane

Greater Brisbane

UNIT CODE
AHCCHM303

Prepare and apply chemicals

UNIT CODE :
AHCCHM303

Unit description :
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare and apply chemicals for the control of pests across a range of industry sectors.
UNIT NAME
Prepare and apply chemicals

UNIT CODE
AHCCHM304

Transport and store chemicals

UNIT CODE :
AHCCHM304

Unit description :
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to safely transport, handle and store liquid and dry chemical formulations across a broad range of industry sectors.
UNIT NAME
Transport and store chemicals

UNIT CODE
AHCIRG306

Troubleshoot irrigation systems

UNIT CODE :
AHCIRG306

Unit description :
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to troubleshoot faults and blockages in irrigation systems.
UNIT NAME
Troubleshoot irrigation systems

UNIT CODE
AHCMOM304

Operate machinery and equipment

UNIT CODE :
AHCMOM304

Unit description :
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to operate and maintain machinery and equipment.
UNIT NAME
Operate machinery and equipment

UNIT CODE
AHCNSY301

Maintain nursery plants

UNIT CODE :
AHCNSY301

Unit description :
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to maintain and care for nursery plants.
UNIT NAME
Maintain nursery plants

UNIT CODE
AHCNSY306

Implement a propagation plan

UNIT CODE :
AHCNSY306

Unit description :
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to implement a propagation plan for a range of plants using a range of different propagation methods.
UNIT NAME
Implement a propagation plan

UNIT CODE
AHCPCM301

Implement a plant nutrition program

UNIT CODE :
AHCPCM301

Unit description :
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to monitor and control the nutritional requirements of and applications to plants across a range of situations and environments.
UNIT NAME
Implement a plant nutrition program

UNIT CODE
AHCPGD301

Implement a plant establishment program

UNIT CODE :
AHCPGD301

Unit description :
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to establish planting areas in new projects and in programs of extensive replacement and renovation works across a range of situations and environments. It applies to individuals who take responsibility for their own work and for the quality of the work of others. They use discretion and judgement in the selection, allocation and use of available resources. All work is carried out to comply with workplace procedures.
UNIT NAME
Implement a plant establishment program

UNIT CODE
AHCPGD303

Perform specialist amenity pruning

UNIT CODE :
AHCPGD303

Unit description :
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to perform specialist amenity pruning using specialist pruning techniques. It applies to individuals who take responsibility for their own work and for the quality of the work of others. They use discretion and judgement in the selection, allocation and use of available resources. All work is carried out to comply with workplace procedures.
UNIT NAME
Perform specialist amenity pruning

UNIT CODE
AHCPGD304

Implement a landscape maintenance program

UNIT CODE :
AHCPGD304

Unit description :
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to implement a landscape maintenance program of newly constructed or established landscapes. It applies to individuals who take responsibility for their own work and for the quality of the work of others. They use discretion and judgement in the selection, allocation and use of available resources. All work is carried out to comply with workplace procedures.
UNIT NAME
Implement a landscape maintenance program

UNIT CODE
AHCWRK309

Apply environmentally sustainable work practices

UNIT CODE :
AHCWRK309

Unit description :
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to apply environmentally sustainable work practices.
UNIT NAME
Apply environmentally sustainable work practices

Wide Bay Burnett

Wide Bay Burnett

UNIT CODE
AHCCHM304

Transport and store chemicals

UNIT CODE :
AHCCHM304

Unit description :
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to safely transport, handle and store liquid and dry chemical formulations across a broad range of industry sectors.
UNIT NAME
Transport and store chemicals

UNIT CODE
AHCMOM304

Operate machinery and equipment

UNIT CODE :
AHCMOM304

Unit description :
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to operate and maintain machinery and equipment.
UNIT NAME
Operate machinery and equipment

UNIT CODE
AHCNAR301

Maintain Natural Areas

UNIT CODE :
AHCNAR301

Unit description :
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to maintain natural areas.
UNIT NAME
Maintain Natural Areas

UNIT CODE
AHCNAR303A

Implement revegetation works

UNIT CODE :
AHCNAR303A

Unit description :

This unit covers the process of implementing revegetation works and defines the standard required to: prepare the site for revegetation works; conduct a site hazard identification and risk control assessment; recognise and treat plant diseases on a revegetation site; treat weeds and competing plants; carry out revegetation works; and clean and maintain the revegetated site.
UNIT NAME
Implement revegetation works

UNIT CODE
AHCNSY306

Implement a propagation plan

UNIT CODE :
AHCNSY306

Unit description :
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to implement a propagation plan for a range of plants using a range of different propagation methods.
UNIT NAME
Implement a propagation plan

UNIT CODE
AHCPCM303

Identify plant specimens

UNIT CODE :
AHCPCM303

Unit description :
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to inspect and describe the features and attributes of a plant for the purpose of plant identification and providing information to a client or organisation. It applies to individuals who take responsibility for their own work and for the quality of the work of others. They use discretion and judgement in the selection, allocation and use of available resources. All work is carried out to comply with workplace procedures.
UNIT NAME
Identify plant specimens

UNIT CODE
AHCPGD301

Implement a plant establishment program

UNIT CODE :
AHCPGD301

Unit description :
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to establish planting areas in new projects and in programs of extensive replacement and renovation works across a range of situations and environments. It applies to individuals who take responsibility for their own work and for the quality of the work of others. They use discretion and judgement in the selection, allocation and use of available resources. All work is carried out to comply with workplace procedures.
UNIT NAME
Implement a plant establishment program

UNIT CODE
AHCPGD302

Plan and maintain plant displays

UNIT CODE :
AHCPGD302

Unit description :
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to plan and establish plant displays either indoors or as seasonal displays of annual and perennial plants in garden beds.
UNIT NAME
Plan and maintain plant displays

UNIT CODE
AHCPGD303

Perform specialist amenity pruning

UNIT CODE :
AHCPGD303

Unit description :
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to perform specialist amenity pruning using specialist pruning techniques. It applies to individuals who take responsibility for their own work and for the quality of the work of others. They use discretion and judgement in the selection, allocation and use of available resources. All work is carried out to comply with workplace procedures.
UNIT NAME
Perform specialist amenity pruning

UNIT CODE
AHCPGD304

Implement a landscape maintenance program

UNIT CODE :
AHCPGD304

Unit description :
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to implement a landscape maintenance program of newly constructed or established landscapes. It applies to individuals who take responsibility for their own work and for the quality of the work of others. They use discretion and judgement in the selection, allocation and use of available resources. All work is carried out to comply with workplace procedures.
UNIT NAME
Implement a landscape maintenance program

UNIT CODE
AHCPGD305

Conduct operational inspection of park facilities

UNIT CODE :
AHCPGD305

Unit description :
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to inspect park or recreational facilities to identify hazards, existing and potential risks and non-conformities with Australian Standards and workplace health and safety requirements. It applies to individuals who take responsibility for their own work and for the quality of the work of others. They use discretion and judgement in the selection, allocation and use of available resources. All work is carried out to comply with workplace procedures.
UNIT NAME
Conduct operational inspection of park facilities

UNIT CODE
AHCWRK309

Apply environmentally sustainable work practices

UNIT CODE :
AHCWRK309

Unit description :
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to apply environmentally sustainable work practices.
UNIT NAME
Apply environmentally sustainable work practices

Sunshine Coast

Sunshine Coast

UNIT CODE
AHCCHM303

Prepare and apply chemicals

UNIT CODE :
AHCCHM303

Unit description :
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare and apply chemicals for the control of pests across a range of industry sectors.
UNIT NAME
Prepare and apply chemicals

UNIT CODE
AHCCHM304

Transport and store chemicals

UNIT CODE :
AHCCHM304

Unit description :
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to safely transport, handle and store liquid and dry chemical formulations across a broad range of industry sectors.
UNIT NAME
Transport and store chemicals

UNIT CODE
AHCLSC304

Erect timber structures and features

UNIT CODE :
AHCLSC304

Unit description :
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to erect timber structures and features as a component of landscape project works.
UNIT NAME
Erect timber structures and features

UNIT CODE
AHCMOM213

Operate and maintain chainsaws

UNIT CODE :
AHCMOM213

Unit description :
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to safely operate a hand-held chainsaw and maintain it in working condition.
UNIT NAME
Operate and maintain chainsaws

UNIT CODE
AHCMOM304

Operate machinery and equipment

UNIT CODE :
AHCMOM304

Unit description :
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to operate and maintain machinery and equipment.
UNIT NAME
Operate machinery and equipment

UNIT CODE
AHCNAR301

Maintain Natural Areas

UNIT CODE :
AHCNAR301

Unit description :
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to maintain natural areas.
UNIT NAME
Maintain Natural Areas

UNIT CODE
AHCNSY303

Install and maintain plant displays

UNIT CODE :
AHCNSY303

Unit description :
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to install and maintain plant displays. Plant displays can be permanent, semi-permanent and temporary displays of plant life under a range of gardening, exhibition, visual merchandising, marketing and commercial leasing and hiring activities.
UNIT NAME
Install and maintain plant displays

UNIT CODE
AHCPCM303

Identify plant specimens

UNIT CODE :
AHCPCM303

Unit description :
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to inspect and describe the features and attributes of a plant for the purpose of plant identification and providing information to a client or organisation. It applies to individuals who take responsibility for their own work and for the quality of the work of others. They use discretion and judgement in the selection, allocation and use of available resources. All work is carried out to comply with workplace procedures.
UNIT NAME
Identify plant specimens

UNIT CODE
AHCPGD301

Implement a plant establishment program

UNIT CODE :
AHCPGD301

Unit description :
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to establish planting areas in new projects and in programs of extensive replacement and renovation works across a range of situations and environments. It applies to individuals who take responsibility for their own work and for the quality of the work of others. They use discretion and judgement in the selection, allocation and use of available resources. All work is carried out to comply with workplace procedures.
UNIT NAME
Implement a plant establishment program

UNIT CODE
AHCWRK309

Apply environmentally sustainable work practices

UNIT CODE :
AHCWRK309

Unit description :
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to apply environmentally sustainable work practices.
UNIT NAME
Apply environmentally sustainable work practices

UNIT CODE
BSBWOR204

Use business technology

UNIT CODE :
BSBWOR204

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to select and use computer software and organise electronic information and data.
UNIT NAME
Use business technology

Gold Coast

Gold Coast

UNIT CODE
AHCCHM303

Prepare and apply chemicals

UNIT CODE :
AHCCHM303

Unit description :
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare and apply chemicals for the control of pests across a range of industry sectors.
UNIT NAME
Prepare and apply chemicals

UNIT CODE
AHCCHM304

Transport and store chemicals

UNIT CODE :
AHCCHM304

Unit description :
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to safely transport, handle and store liquid and dry chemical formulations across a broad range of industry sectors.
UNIT NAME
Transport and store chemicals

UNIT CODE
AHCNSY306

Implement a propagation plan

UNIT CODE :
AHCNSY306

Unit description :
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to implement a propagation plan for a range of plants using a range of different propagation methods.
UNIT NAME
Implement a propagation plan

UNIT CODE
AHCPCM301

Implement a plant nutrition program

UNIT CODE :
AHCPCM301

Unit description :
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to monitor and control the nutritional requirements of and applications to plants across a range of situations and environments.
UNIT NAME
Implement a plant nutrition program

UNIT CODE
AHCPCM303

Identify plant specimens

UNIT CODE :
AHCPCM303

Unit description :
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to inspect and describe the features and attributes of a plant for the purpose of plant identification and providing information to a client or organisation. It applies to individuals who take responsibility for their own work and for the quality of the work of others. They use discretion and judgement in the selection, allocation and use of available resources. All work is carried out to comply with workplace procedures.
UNIT NAME
Identify plant specimens

UNIT CODE
AHCPGD301

Implement a plant establishment program

UNIT CODE :
AHCPGD301

Unit description :
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to establish planting areas in new projects and in programs of extensive replacement and renovation works across a range of situations and environments. It applies to individuals who take responsibility for their own work and for the quality of the work of others. They use discretion and judgement in the selection, allocation and use of available resources. All work is carried out to comply with workplace procedures.
UNIT NAME
Implement a plant establishment program

UNIT CODE
AHCPGD303

Perform specialist amenity pruning

UNIT CODE :
AHCPGD303

Unit description :
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to perform specialist amenity pruning using specialist pruning techniques. It applies to individuals who take responsibility for their own work and for the quality of the work of others. They use discretion and judgement in the selection, allocation and use of available resources. All work is carried out to comply with workplace procedures.
UNIT NAME
Perform specialist amenity pruning

UNIT CODE
AHCPGD304

Implement a landscape maintenance program

UNIT CODE :
AHCPGD304

Unit description :
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to implement a landscape maintenance program of newly constructed or established landscapes. It applies to individuals who take responsibility for their own work and for the quality of the work of others. They use discretion and judgement in the selection, allocation and use of available resources. All work is carried out to comply with workplace procedures.
UNIT NAME
Implement a landscape maintenance program

UNIT CODE
AHCPGD305

Conduct operational inspection of park facilities

UNIT CODE :
AHCPGD305

Unit description :
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to inspect park or recreational facilities to identify hazards, existing and potential risks and non-conformities with Australian Standards and workplace health and safety requirements. It applies to individuals who take responsibility for their own work and for the quality of the work of others. They use discretion and judgement in the selection, allocation and use of available resources. All work is carried out to comply with workplace procedures.
UNIT NAME
Conduct operational inspection of park facilities

UNIT CODE
AHCSOL301

Prepare growing media

UNIT CODE :
AHCSOL301

Unit description :
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to determine the requirements of a growing media for various plants and preparing and storing the media in accordance with the production specifications. This unit applies to individuals who take responsibility for their own work and for the quality of the work of others. They use discretion and judgement in the selection, allocation and use of available resources. All work is carried out to comply with workplace procedures.
UNIT NAME
Prepare growing media

UNIT CODE
AHCTRF302

Establish turf

UNIT CODE :
AHCTRF302

Unit description :
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to establish turf by sowing, turf laying, sprigging and chaffing or stolonization in sporting, public recreational open space, commercial and residential sites.
UNIT NAME
Establish turf

Darling Downs and South West

Darling Downs and South West

UNIT CODE
AHCCHM303

Prepare and apply chemicals

UNIT CODE :
AHCCHM303

Unit description :
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare and apply chemicals for the control of pests across a range of industry sectors.
UNIT NAME
Prepare and apply chemicals

UNIT CODE
AHCCHM304

Transport and store chemicals

UNIT CODE :
AHCCHM304

Unit description :
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to safely transport, handle and store liquid and dry chemical formulations across a broad range of industry sectors.
UNIT NAME
Transport and store chemicals

UNIT CODE
AHCIRG306

Troubleshoot irrigation systems

UNIT CODE :
AHCIRG306

Unit description :
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to troubleshoot faults and blockages in irrigation systems.
UNIT NAME
Troubleshoot irrigation systems

UNIT CODE
AHCMOM304

Operate machinery and equipment

UNIT CODE :
AHCMOM304

Unit description :
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to operate and maintain machinery and equipment.
UNIT NAME
Operate machinery and equipment

UNIT CODE
AHCNSY201

Pot up plants

UNIT CODE :
AHCNSY201

Unit description :
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to transplant established plants with developed root systems.
UNIT NAME
Pot up plants

UNIT CODE
AHCNSY203

Undertake propagation activities

UNIT CODE :
AHCNSY203

Unit description :
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to carry out a range of propagation tasks.
UNIT NAME
Undertake propagation activities

UNIT CODE
AHCPCM301

Implement a plant nutrition program

UNIT CODE :
AHCPCM301

Unit description :
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to monitor and control the nutritional requirements of and applications to plants across a range of situations and environments.
UNIT NAME
Implement a plant nutrition program

UNIT CODE
AHCPGD301

Implement a plant establishment program

UNIT CODE :
AHCPGD301

Unit description :
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to establish planting areas in new projects and in programs of extensive replacement and renovation works across a range of situations and environments. It applies to individuals who take responsibility for their own work and for the quality of the work of others. They use discretion and judgement in the selection, allocation and use of available resources. All work is carried out to comply with workplace procedures.
UNIT NAME
Implement a plant establishment program

UNIT CODE
AHCPGD304

Implement a landscape maintenance program

UNIT CODE :
AHCPGD304

Unit description :
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to implement a landscape maintenance program of newly constructed or established landscapes. It applies to individuals who take responsibility for their own work and for the quality of the work of others. They use discretion and judgement in the selection, allocation and use of available resources. All work is carried out to comply with workplace procedures.
UNIT NAME
Implement a landscape maintenance program

UNIT CODE
AHCTRF303

Implement a grassed area maintenance program

UNIT CODE :
AHCTRF303

Unit description :
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to maintain and repair grassed areas.
UNIT NAME
Implement a grassed area maintenance program

UNIT CODE
AHCPGD303

Perform specialist amenity pruning

UNIT CODE :
AHCPGD303

Unit description :
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to perform specialist amenity pruning using specialist pruning techniques. It applies to individuals who take responsibility for their own work and for the quality of the work of others. They use discretion and judgement in the selection, allocation and use of available resources. All work is carried out to comply with workplace procedures.
UNIT NAME
Perform specialist amenity pruning

Note: Not all electives are available at all campuses.

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