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.
Delivery Details
- Mode of delivery: Face-to-face
- Course duration: 52 weeks
Entry Requirements
- Students must have completed Australian Year 12 or equivalent and must be 18 years of age and above.
Student cohort – Domestic students:
• A student who is an Australian citizen
• An Australian permanent resident
• A New Zealand citizen
• A temporary resident (visa status) of Australia, excluding a student visa holder
• A partner visa status
• A permanent resident (visa status) of New ZealandStudents seeking to enrol in this course are not required to possess prior skills or employment experience in the industry.
- A student must successfully pass Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital Literacy (LLND) Skills Test level 3.
- A student is required to have their own laptop prior to the commencement of the course. The minimum requirements for the specification of laptops are as follows:
a) Desktop or laptop with the following recommended System Requirements:
I. Specification of desktop or laptop is as below:
- Processor: 2.5–2.9 GHz
- Memory: 8 GB
- Disk Space: 100 GB
ii. Microsoft® Windows® 11 and Windows 10 version 1809 or above.
- Apple® macOS® Sonoma v14, or
- Apple® macOS® Ventura v13, or
- Apple® macOS® Monterey v12
b) A webcam, e.g. built-in to a laptop or a USB webcam.
c) Audio input and output suitable for video conferencing.
d) A headset or earbuds with a microphone is recommended.
e) Photo/scan – a camera, e.g. on a mobile phone, can be required to scan and submit handwritten materials.
f) A web browser such as Microsoft Edge, Firefox, Google Chrome, or Safari.
g) Student is expected to access the web version of Microsoft Office 365 (i.e., Microsoft Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Planner, To Do, and Project).
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.
Units
| Core | Electives |
|---|---|
| AHCDRG305 – Install drainage systems | CPCCWHS2001 – Apply WHS requirements, policies, and procedures in the construction industry |
| AHCLSC311 – Set out site for construction works | AHCGRI301 – Maintain roof gardens, vertical gardens, and green facades |
| AHCLSC317 – Construct landscape features using concrete | CPCCCA3028 – Erect and dismantle formwork for footings and slabs on ground |
| AHCLSC312 – Construct brick and block structures and features | AHCBUS407 – Cost a project |
| AHCLSC313 – Construct stone structures and features, and install stone cladding | CPCCON3042 – Finish concrete |
| AHCLSC316 – Implement a paving project | CPCCON3043 – Cure concrete |
| AHCLSC319 – Implement a retaining wall project | MSFFL3063 – Install synthetic textile floor coverings to sports facilities and outdoor spaces |
| AHCPCM306 – Provide information on plants and their culture | |
| AHCPGD307 – Implement a plant establishment program | |
| AHCSOL304 – Implement soil improvements for garden and turf areas |
This nationally recognised qualification is delivered by Alpha Training & Recognition.