Qualification Outline
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Diploma of Landscape Design
Diploma of Landscape Design
AHC50616
BDB0
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.00 | 26/08/2020 | Current | Approved |
| 2.00 | 21/12/2017 | Replaced | Approved |
| 1.00 | 27/06/2016 | Replaced | Approved |
Description
This is a specialist qualification for landscape designers.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in twelve (12) units of competency:- four (4) core units plus
- eight (8) 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:
- Select five (5) units from list below
- three (3) units aligned to AQF level 4 or above may be selected from this or any other endorsed Training Package or Accredited Course.
Selected units must be relevant to job outcomes in landscape design and must be chosen to ensure the integrity of the qualification outcome at AQF level 5.
1. Core Units
All four (4) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BAP16 | AHCDES503 | Assess landscape sites | 100 | Unit of competency |
| BAP99 | AHCDES504 | Design for construction of landscape features | 80 | Unit of competency |
| BAP53 | AHCDES501 | Design sustainable landscapes | 80 | Unit of competency |
| BAO29 | AHCDES502 | Prepare a landscape design | 40 | Unit of competency |
2. Elective Units
At least five (5) units must be chosen from the elective units listed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D518 | AHC50610 | Diploma of Landscape Design | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BHN1 | AHC50621 | Diploma of Landscape Design | Qualification |
No information
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
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