Pathway Outline
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Pre-Apprenticeship (Gardens)
Pre-Apprenticeship (Gardens)
Pathway
National Code
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State Code
SS46
SS46
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Original TGA Release Date
10/06/2011
10/06/2011
Field of Education
0503 - Horticulture And Viticulture
0503 - Horticulture And Viticulture
Approved Date
30/11/2011
30/11/2011
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
Duration
2 Semesters
Current Release Version
1.00
1.00
Current Release Date
10/06/2011
10/06/2011
Nominal Hours
600
600
Description
This is a pre-apprenticeship program in Parks and Gardens based on the Training Package AHC10 qualification AHC20610. It provides learners with the required competencies for articulating into an apprenticeship program in the same field.
Packaging Rules
1. Core Units
Completion of fifteen (15) units made up of ten (10) core units and five (5) elective units. All core must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D6756 | AHCCHM201A | Apply chemicals under supervision | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D7108 | AHCPGD206A | Conduct visual inspection of park facilities | 35 | Unit of competency |
| D7242 | AHCSOL201A | Determine basic properties of soil and/or growing media | 25 | Unit of competency |
| D6871 | AHCIRG206A | Maintain pressurised irrigation systems | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D7006 | AHCMOM203A | Operate basic machinery and equipment | 35 | Unit of competency |
| D7092 | AHCOHS201A | Participate in OHS processes | 10 | Unit of competency |
| D7103 | AHCPGD201A | Plant trees and shrubs | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D7144 | AHCPCM201A | Recognise plants | 40 | Unit of competency |
| D7255 | AHCTRF204A | Support turf establishment | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D7122 | AHCPMG201A | Treat weeds | 35 | Unit of competency |
2. Elective Units
A mimimum 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 the job outcomes in the parks and gardens industry. The following outlines ONE example of a training program for this field of work. Please refer to the Agriculture, Horticulture and Conservation and Land Management Training Package AHC10 for the full details of available options.
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 the job outcomes in the parks and gardens industry. The following outlines ONE example of a training program for this field of work. Please refer to the Agriculture, Horticulture and Conservation and Land Management Training Package AHC10 for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D6648 | AHCARB201A | Apply a range of treatments to trees | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D7307 | AHCWRK209A | Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices | 20 | Unit of competency |
| D7105 | AHCPGD203A | Prune shrubs and small trees | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D7254 | AHCTRF203A | Renovate grassed areas | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D7123 | AHCPMG202A | Treat plant pests, diseases and disorders | 35 | Unit of competency |
3. Work Placement and Supervised Skills Practice Units
Units below are available for the development of Employability Skills and supervised skills practice.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Y0303 | Y0303 | Supervised Skills Practice 1 | 40 | Module |
| Y0300 | Supervised Skills Practice 2 | 40 | Module | |
| Y0315 | Supervised Skills Practice 3 | 40 | Module | |
| Y0281 | Work Placement 1 | 40 | Module | |
| Y0282 | Work Placement 2 | 40 | Module | |
| Y0283 | Work Placement 3 | 40 | Module |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WC35 | Parks and Gardens Pre-Apprenticeship | Pathway |
Note
1. This training program has been created as a pathway of the Training Package qualification AHC20610 Certificate II in Parks and Gardens.
2. This qualification is the copyright of Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations.
3. The outline has been entered onto STARS by Training Curriculum Services, Department of Training and Workforce Development on 21/10/2011.
2. This qualification is the copyright of Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations.
3. The outline has been entered onto STARS by Training Curriculum Services, Department of Training and Workforce Development on 21/10/2011.
Entry Requirements
Entry requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
