AHC31021 | CERTIFICATE III IN PARKS AND GARDENS
Overview
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.
A parks and gardens tradesperson – also known as a horticulturist – is a multi-skilled worker in the parks and gardens industry.
Work undertaken as a horticulturist could include:
• installing and maintaining plant displays
• cultivating turf
• installing irrigation and drainage
• controlling weeds, pests and diseases
• performing operational maintenance of machinery
• providing information on plants, products and
treatments
• maintaining natural and re-vegetated areas
There is a number of ways to get work as a horticulturist. Most of them have either progressed from working as parks and gardens trades assistants or have completed a Level 3 Traineeship in Parks and Gardens which involves formal learning while working on-the-job. The national qualification for a horticulturist is the Certificate III in Horticulture (Parks and Gardens).
Priority skills areas for working as a horticulturist include worksite supervision, installing plant displays, cultivating turf, irrigation and drainage installation, machinery maintenance and controlling pests and diseases
CRICOS Code: 109047B
Campus : Melbourne/Cairns
Mode : Full-time
Course Duration: 53 weeks
Study Mode:
National Students – Classroom (Face-to-Face), Apprenticeship, VET in Schools, Online – moodle and Distance (for employed persons in the industry).
International Students – Classroom face to face Only ( 20 hours per week).
Unit & Assessment Information:
Completion of sixteen (16) selected units as below.
| Unit | Assessment |
| AHCWRK309 Apply environmentally sustainable work practices | Assessment 1- Identify resources and sustainable practices on at ACAH Demonstration
Assessment 2 – Case study Assessment 3 – Checklist/Survey. Workplace environmental survey Online quiz – 45 questions |
| AHCPMG301 Control weeds | Assessment 1 – Practical Activity Weed Identification & Infestation assessment
Assessment 2 – Weed control measures (Plan, Implement and Control) Assessment 3 – Online Quiz |
| AHCPMG302 Control plant pests, diseases and disorders | Assessment 1 – Written Question. Identify pests, diseases and disorders.
Assessment 2 – Work site-based activity Assessment Item 3 – Practical Activity – Collect and name 4 insects/pest and 4 diseases and disorders 2 Plants Deficiencies and 2 beneficial organisms Assessment 4 – Practical examination – Weed Identification. |
| AHCPCM306 Provide information on plants and their culture | Assessment 1 – Identifying Horticulture Issues, questioning techniques, information gathering, relevant issues & providing expert advice Assessment 2 – Plant Identification techniques, Plant selection, Plant Physiology, Plant habit Assessment 3 –Developing Plant Profile Assessment 4 – Examination |
| AHCPCM305 Implement a plant nutrition program | Assessment 1 – Interpreting site plans and specifications, Material, equipment, tools and ma plant nutrition program, safety checks on equipment & machinery, site hazard management, PPE selection maintenance & storage and keeping work site safe Assessment 2 – Short answers questions & calculations covering follow key areas
Assessment 3 – Practical activity (Visual inspection checklist ) : Determine nutritional problems in plants |
| AHCSOL305 Prepare growing media | Assessment 1 – Written Short and Extended Answer Questions, Definitions, Terminology, growing media components, Water Theory, Extended Answer Questions on Soil and water relationshipAssessment 2 – Written Extended Questions – Prepare and store media Assessment 3 : Practical activities
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| AHCSOL304 Implement soil improvements for garden and turf areas | Assessment 1 : Written Short and Extended Answer Questions, Definitions, Terminology, growing media components, Water Theory, Extended Answer Questions on Soil and water relationship Assignment 2 : Practical exercise (Soil testing Ph, EC, Texture and Structure) Assignment 3 : Written Short and Extended Answer Questions, Definition, pH adjustment, Soil Online Examination |
| AHCTRF309 Implement a grassed area maintenance program | Activity / Learning Guide (this includes practical assessments). |
| AHCPGD310 Implement a landscape maintenance program | Activity / Learning Guide (this includes practical assessments). |
| AHCMOM304 Operate machinery and equipment | Assessment 1 – Short answer questionsThe following key areas will be covered during this assessment.
Assessment 2 – Practical activity – demonstrate the on-site item of one of the following equipment/machineries under |
| AHCIRG346 Operate pressurised irrigation systems | Assessment 1: Short answer questionsAssessment 2: Written questions & Practical exercise – Operation of irrigation system |
| AHCPGD309 Perform specialist amenity pruning | Activity 1: Workplace Hazard Identification & Risk AssessmentActivity 2: PPE Selection & Maintenance
Activity 3: Identifying tools for pruning situation Activity 4: Pruning techniques Activity 5 : Short answer questions |
| AHCWHS301 Contribute to work health and safety processes | Assessment 1 : Written questions – WHS legislations, code of practices, national standards, enterprise WHS policies and proceduresAssessment 2 : Written questions & Practical assessment – Workplace hazard identification, assessment of risk, hierarchy of control & safety training
Assessment 3 : Written questions – PPE, Incident, Accident reporting Assessment 4 : Online quiz |
| AHCCHM304 Transport and store chemicals | Assessment 1 – 40 Questions
Assessment 2 – Calibration activity (100% required)
Assessment 3 – Exam (label & SDS reading) (100% required)
Assessment 4 – Demonstration Practical activity (100% required)
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| AHCCHM307 Prepare and apply chemicals to control pest, weeds and diseases | Assessment 1 – 40 Questions
Assessment 2 – Calibration activity (100% required)
Assessment 3 – Exam (label & SDS reading) (100% required)
Assessment 4 – Demonstration Practical activity (100% required)
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| AHCPGD307 Implement a plant establishment program | Assessment 1- Interpreting site plans and specifications, Material, equipment, tools and machinery for plant establishment, safety checks on equipment & machinery, site hazard management, PPE selection maintenance & storage and keeping work site safe.Assessment 2 – locating services on site, earthwork, selection and requirement of soil additives, positioning plants on site, disposal of debris and pollutant, plant inspection for health and vigour, identifying minor and major defects, post-planting care and pruning Assessment 3 –Inspecting planting site, plants selection criteria, preparing planting site, |
Classifications
ANZSCO 362211 Gardener (General)
Entry requirements
| Age: | 16 plus | ||
| English Proficiency Requirements: | all candidates must complete a Language Literacy & Numeracy Assessment, assessed by the Language Studies Department. | ||
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Tuition Costs
Please see fee schedule from relevant National or International Student page
