This course has been specifically designed to provide development of the skills, attitude and knowledge required to work effectively in the landscaping industry. The course delivers national competencies and workplace training to get all the hands-on experience you need. Appropriate for a person who wants to become a skilled landscape worker expected to take responsibility for some of their own work results, working either independently or part of a team.
In order to successfully undertake the qualification candidates need to possess English language and literacy competence that will enable them to provide clear information, ask questions, listen to and understand instructions and communicate effectively with others.
Units include:
CORE
| AHCWHS301 | Contribute to work health and safety processes |
| AHCPGD301 | Implement a plant establishment program |
| AHCPCM302 | Provide information on plants and their culture |
| AHCLSC303 | Construct brick and/or block structures and features |
| AHCLSC302 | Construct landscape features using concrete |
| AHCLSC301 | Set out site for construction work |
| AHCLSC305 | Construct stone structures and features |
| AHCLSC306 | Implement a paving project |
| AHCLSC307 | Implement a retaining wall project |
| AHCDRG301 | Install drainage systems |
| AHCSOL303 | Implement soil improvements for garden and turf areas |
ELECTIVE
| AHCWRK305 | Co-ordinate work site activities |
| AHCMOM304 | Operate machinery and equipment |
| AHCPMG301 | Control weeds |
| AHCBUS402 | Cost a project |
Pathways
Employment in roles such as Landscape Gardener or Garden Maintenance.
Upon successful completion, further training pathways may include Certificate IV in Horticulture or Diploma of Landscape Design.
Delivery
Apprentices who are employed on a full time basis have a maximum of 48 months to complete training. Apprentices who are employed on a part-time basis have a maximum of 72 months to complete training.
There are no minimum requirements in regard to program duration. Apprentices are able to attain their qualification as soon as:
- Advance assesses the apprentice as competent; and
- The apprentices’ employer confirms that the apprentice has demonstrated those competencies in the workplace necessary to complete their qualification, and by doing so complete their training contract.
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Advance respects and values everyone regardless of their gender, sexual orientation, disability, age, ethnicity, race or religion. Individuals with a disability are encouraged to apply. We are committed to child safe practices and equality for all. This training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding. The student tuition fees are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. |