Certificate II in Parks and Gardens
This qualification provides an occupational outcome in parks and gardens. The parks and gardens industry expects this qualification to be achieved to meet job outcomes at this level.
This qualification provides an occupational outcome in parks and gardens. The parks and gardens industry expects this qualification to be achieved to meet job outcomes at this level.
Packaging Rules
Completion of fifteen (15) units made up of ten (10) core units and five (5) elective units.
ELECTIVE UNITS
a minimum of two (2) units must be selected from the elective unit list
a maximum of three (3) units may be selected from units aligned to Certificate II or III 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 UNITS
Occupational Health and Safety
AHCOHS201A Participate in OHS processes
Chemicals
AHCCHM201A Apply chemicals under supervision
Irrigation
AHCIRG206A Maintain pressurised irrigation systems
Machinery operation and maintenance
AHCMOM203A Operate basic machinery and equipment
Parks and gardens
AHCPGD201A Plant trees and shrubs
AHCPGD206A Conduct visual inspection of park facilities
Pest management
AHCPMG201A Treat weeds
Plants
AHCPCM201A Recognise plants
Soils and media
AHCSOL201A Determine basic properties of soil and/or growing media
Turf
AHCTRF204A Support turf establishment
ELECTIVE UNITS
Arboriculture
AHCARB201A Apply a range of treatments to trees
Irrigation
AHCIRG203A Install micro-irrigation systems
AHCIRG204A Lay irrigation and/or drainage pipes
Landscape
AHCLSC201A Assist with landscape construction work
Machinery operation and maintenance
AHCMOM204A Undertake operational maintenance of machinery
AHCMOM211A Operate side by side utility vehicles
Nursery
AHCNSY203A Undertake propagation activities
Parks and gardens
AHCPGD202A Prepare and maintain plant displays
AHCPGD203A Prune shrubs and small trees
AHCPGD205A Prepare a grave site
Pest management
AHCPMG202A Treat plant pests, diseases and disorders
Turf
AHCTRF202A Prepare turf surfaces for play
AHCTRF203A Renovate grassed areas
Work
AHCWRK207A Collect and record production data
AHCWRK209A Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
Qualification pathways
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, Certificate III in Parks and Gardens.
Australian Apprenticeships
This qualification is suitable for an Australian Apprenticeship.
Licensing considerations
There are no specific licences that relate to this qualification.
Job roles
Job roles and titles vary across different industry sectors. Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include:
Assistant gardener
Groundsperson
Entry requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
Refer to Pathways Information
QUALIFICATION SUMMARY | |
Employability Skill | Industry/enterprise requirements for this qualification include: |
Communication | Listening and understanding Speaking clearly and directly Reading and interpreting workplace related documentation |
Teamwork | Working as an individual and a team member Working with diverse individuals and groups |
Problem-solving | Solving problems individually or in teams |
Initiative and enterprise | Adapting to new situations |
Planning and organising | Collecting analysing and organising information Taking initiative and making decisions within workplace role Participating in continuous improvement and planning |
Self-management | Taking responsibility at the appropriate level |
Learning | Learning in order to accommodate change |
Technology | Using technology and related workplace equipment Using basic technology skills Applying OHS knowledge when using technology |