AHC31021 Certificate III in Parks and Gardens
Course Overview
You will learn how to maintain existing landscapes and obtain the knowledge of controlling pests and diseases, how things grow and why things don’t grow.The Parks and Gardens sector covers workers in local government parks and gardens, botanic gardens, schools and other public places as well as self-employed gardeners. Workers tasks may include: planting and maintaining trees and shrubs, lawns and garden features and installing and maintain irrigation systems.
Entry Requirements
There are no specific entry requirements for this course however a sufficient level of language, literacy and numeracy is required for students to be able to complete the required assessments.Course Structure
To be awarded the AHC31021 Certificate III in Parks and Gardens the following packaging rules apply:Total number of units = 16
11 core units plus
5 elective units, of which:
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
AHCWHS301 Contribute to work health and safety processes
Elective units*
AHCWRK309 - Apply environmentally sustainable work practices
AHCCHM304 - Transport and store chemicals
AHCCHM307 - Prepare and apply chemicals to control pests, weeds and diseases
AHCPGD312 - Implement a plant establishment program
AHCSOL305 - Prepare growing media
*Elective units may vary by location or negotiation
Course Delivery
You have up to 12 months to complete the course.Assessment
Assessment is based on competency (the ability to demonstrate specific skills), depending on delivery, may be undertaken through a combination of observation and discussion, case studies and written assignments.Recognition & Credit
You may already have significant experience in some of the areas covered by this qualification. If you can provide sufficient evidence of this you may be able to meet the course requirements by a recognition pathway. Contact Civil safety for further information.If you have already have acquired some of the units of competency in this qualification and be eligible for a direct credit for completed units. In order to claim a credit for these units Civil Safety must sight an original Statement of Attainment from the issuing registered training organisation.
Support
You will be required to complete a pre-enrolment assessment as part of the enrolment process. The pre-enrolment assessment assists in evaluating your suitability for the course and to tailor any required support services to meet your individual needs. If required, a representative from Civil Safety may contact you to discuss alternative options or available support services to assist you with your course.During your studies, you will receive feedback after each assessment/assignment and the trainer/assessor will be available to discuss the feedback or provide additional assistance or direction as appropriate.
Certification
A qualification testamur and transcript will be issued by Civil Safety upon successful completion of course requirements, provided that all administrative requirements have been met and course fees are paid in full. In these circumstances, certificate will be issued within 30 days.Where a student does not complete all course components, a statement of attainment listing successfully completed units will be issued by Civil Safety within 30 days of course completion/exit as long as applicable outstanding fees are paid.
Enrolment
Enrolment is contingent upon an application being accepted. Factors considered in the evaluation of enrolment applications include meeting course entry requirements, eligibility for a training subsidy (where applicable) and acceptance or any applicable terms of enrolment.It is a condition of enrolment in any nationally recognised training (accredited) programme that you supply the training organisation with a valid unique student identifier (USI). If you don’t already have a USI, you can apply for one online at www.usi.gov.au.
Enrolment is confirmed upon payment of applicable fees, Civil Safety will collect no more than $1500 of the total fee on initial enrolment.