AHC30921 - Certificate III in Landscape Construction
Qualification Description
This qualification describes the skills and knowledge for trade level roles in the landscape industry.
Individuals with this qualification perform tasks under broad supervision involving a broad range of skills that are applied in a wide variety of contexts. Discretion and judgement in selecting and operating equipment, coordinating resources and applying contingency measures during work.
Work must comply with work health and safety and environmental regulations and legislation that apply to the workplace.
State/territory licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply in some jurisdictions. Users are advised to check with the relevant regulatory authority.
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
Packaging Rules
To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in:
- 17 units of competency:
- 10 core units plus
- 7 elective units.
Elective units must ensure the integrity of the qualification’s Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) alignment and contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome. The electives are to be chosen as follows:
- 1 must be from electives group A
- 3 must be from electives group B
- 3 from the remaining elective units, or any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course.
Core Units
An asterisk (*) next to the unit code indicates that there are prerequisite requirements which must be met when packaging the qualification. Please refer to the Prerequisite requirements table for details.
AHCDRG305 | Install drainage systems |
AHCLSC311 | Set out site for construction works |
AHCLSC312* | Construct brick and block structures and features |
AHCLSC313 | Construct stone structures and features, and install stone cladding |
AHCLSC316 | Implement a paving project |
AHCLSC317 | Construct landscape features using concrete |
AHCLSC319 | Implement a retaining wall project |
AHCPCM306 | Provide information on plants and their culture |
AHCPGD307 | Implement a plant establishment program |
AHCSOL304 | Implement soil improvements for garden and turf areas |
Elective Units
Group A
AHCWHS301 | Contribute to work health and safety processes |
CPCCWHS2001 | Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry |
Group B
An asterisk (*) next to the unit code indicates that there are prerequisite requirements which must be met when packaging the qualification. Please refer to the Prerequisite requirements table for details.
AHCBUS407 | Cost a project |
AHCGRI301 | Maintain roof gardens, vertical gardens and green facades |
AHCIRG345 | Install pressurised irrigation systems |
AHCLSC314 | Implement a tree transplanting program |
AHCLSC315 | Implement an outdoor tiling project |
AHCLSC318 | Erect timber structures and features |
AHCLSC320 | Install water features |
AHCLSC321 | Install metal structures and features |
AHCMOM213 | Operate and maintain chainsaws |
AHCMOM304 | Operate machinery and equipment |
AHCPCM204 | Recognise plants |
AHCPCM303 | Identify plant specimens |
AHCPGD310 | Implement a landscape maintenance program |
AHCWRK309 | Apply environmentally sustainable work practices |
CPCCCA3018* | Construct, erect and dismantle formwork for stairs and ramps |
CPCCCA3028* | Erect and dismantle formwork for footings and slabs on ground |
CPCCON3041* | Place concrete |
CPCCON3042* | Finish concrete |
CPCCON3043* | Cure concrete |
MSFFL3063 | Install synthetic textile floor coverings to sports facilities and outdoor spaces |
Prerequisite requirements
Unit of competency | Prerequisite requirement |
AHCLSC312 Construct brick and block structures and features | AHCLSC317 Construct landscape features using concrete |
CPCCCA3018 Construct erect and dismantle formwork for stairs and ramps | CPCCWHS2001 Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry |
CPCCCA3028 Erect and dismantle formwork for footings and slabs on ground | CPCCWHS2001 Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry |
CPCCON3041 Place concrete | CPCCWHS2001 Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry |
CPCCON3042 Finish concrete | CPCCWHS2001 Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry |
CPCCON3043 Cure concrete | CPCCWHS2001 Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry |
This nationally recognised qualification is delivered by Alpha Training & Recognition.