AHC31021 Certificate III in Parks and Gardens
AHC31021 Certificate III in Parks and Gardens
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….
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
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
Completion of sixteen (16) selected units as below.
- AHCWRK309 Apply environmentally sustainable work practices
- AHCPMG301 Control weeds
- AHCPMG302 Control plant pests, diseases and disorders
- AHCPCM306 Provide information on plants and their culture
- AHCPCM305 Implement a plant nutrition program
- AHCSOL305 Prepare growing media
- AHCSOL304 Implement soil improvements for garden and turf areas
- AHCTRF309 Implement a grassed area maintenance program
- AHCPGD310 Implement a landscape maintenance program
- AHCMOM304 Operate machinery and equipment
- AHCIRG346 Operate pressurised irrigation systems
- AHCPGD309 Perform specialist amenity pruning
- AHCWHS301 Contribute to work health and safety processes
- AHCCHM304 Transport and store chemicals
- AHCCHM307 Prepare and apply chemicals to control pest, weeds and diseases
- AHCPGD307 Implement a plant establishment program
REQUIREMENTS
Age: 16 plus
English Proficiency Requirements: All candidates must complete a Language Literacy & Numeracy Assessment, assessed by the Language Studies Department.
Academic Requirement: Completion of Certificate II in Horticulture or related field or equivalent to Australian Year 10 general schooling or 2 years’ work experience in horticultural related field or interested in commencing a career in horticulture.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Formerly known as Horticultural Skills Australia, Australian College of Agriculture & Horticulture (ACAH) is a specialist school offering industry-based training to the Australian Horticulture Industry. The college is a leading pathway provider which partners with major universities and industries in Australia. ACAH’s training programs assist commercial enterprises and institutions in fulfilling their training needs in the increasingly competitive and fast-changing environment of today. ACAH delivers its programs on the platform of best industry practices by introducing emerging technologies and improved practices that train students to meet current industry standards. ACAH’s well-established links with the industry maximises benefits to all students, as the dedicated teaching staff with extensive industry-based experience interact with students with diverse experience and cultural backgrounds. Flexible training delivery enables students to complete their qualifications in the classroom and on the job, whilst having the opportunity to gain valuable work experience.
