Enquire
Now Chat
with us Call me
back Call me
back Leave a
Message Leave a
Message

Download a Free RPL Guide

Enter your details below to receive a free RPL PDF guide and a consultation with a Skills Recognition advisor.

Please Select ACT NSW NT QLD SA TAS VIC WA Overseas

Qualification Details

AHC40510 - Certificate IV in Parks and Gardens (Release 3)

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

AHC40510 Certificate IV in Parks and Gardens (Release 3) Qualification is offered by Get Qualified Australia via our RTO partners using a combination of Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Skills Recognition.

Wherever possible, the qualification will be fully assessed using your career experience without the need for further study. If required, gap training is available from our RTO partners.

Description

This qualification reflects the skills and knowledge required of individuals to become a senior or head gardener. The parks and gardens industry expects this qualification to be achieved to meet job outcomes at this level.

Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

Packaging Rules

Completion of

• fourteen (14) units made up of

• eight (8) core units and

• six (6) elective units

• a minimum of three (3) units must come from the elective units list
• a maximum of three (3) units may be selected from units aligned to Certificate III, IV or Diploma 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 UNIT 

Occupational Health and Safety 

AHCOHS401A Maintain Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) processes

Business 

 

AHCBUS402A Cost a project

 

 

BSBITU404A Produce complex desktop published documents

 

Parks and gardens 

AHCPGD402A Plan a plant establishment program

Plants 

 

AHCPCM401A Recommend plants and cultural practices

 

 

AHCPCM402A Develop a soil health and plant nutrition program

 

Turf 

AHCTRF401A Develop a sports turf maintenance program

Work 

PSPPM402B Manage simple projects

ELECTIVE UNITS 

Business 

 

BSBSMB406A Manage small business finances

 

 

TLIR4002A Source goods/services and evaluate contractors

 

Chemicals

 

AHCCHM401A Minimise risks in the use of chemicals

 

 

AHCCHM402A Plan and implement a chemical use program

 

 

AHCCHM403A Prepare safe operating procedures for calibration of equipment

 

Design 

BSBDES403A Develop and extend design skills and practice

Irrigation 

AHCIRG401A Acquire resources for irrigation installation and construction

AHCIRG402A Determine hydraulic parameters for an irrigation system

AHCIRG406A Plan on-site irrigation system installation and construction work

AHCIRG407A Supervise on-site irrigation installation and construction work

Landscape 

AHCLSC401A Supervise landscape project works

Machinery operation and maintenance 

AHCMOM401A Conduct major repair and overhaul of machinery and equipment

AHCMOM402A Supervise maintenance of property machinery and equipment

Nursery 

AHCNSY401A Plan a growing-on program

AHCNSY402A Plan a propagation program

Parks and Gardens 

AHCPGD401A Design plant displays

Pest management 

AHCPMG408A Assess and monitor weed, pest and/or disease control programs

Soils and media 

AHCSOL401A Sample soils and interpret results

Turf 

AHCTRF402A Plan and implement sports turf renovation

Work 

AHCWRK401A Implement and monitor quality assurance procedures

AHCWRK402A Provide information on issues and policies

AHCWRK403A Supervise work routines and staff performance

AHCWRK404A Ensure compliance with pest legislation

Licencing Information

Not Applicable

Employability Skills

Communication

• Listening and understanding
• Speaking clearly and directly
• Reading and interpreting workplace related documentation
• 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
• Being creative in response to workplace challenges
• Identifying opportunities that might not be obvious to others

Planning and organising

• Collecting analysing and organising information
• Being appropriately resourceful

Self-management

• Monitoring and evaluating own performance
• Taking responsibility at the appropriate level

Learning

• Being open to learning, new ideas and techniques
• Learning in a range of settings including informal learning

Technology

• Using technology and related workplace equipment
• Using basic technology skills
• Applying OHS knowledge when using technology

Pathway Information

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, Diploma of 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:

Head gardener

Horticulture team leader