Qualification Outline

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22/07/2026 5:20 PM AWST

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Certificate II in Parks and Gardens

Certificate II in Parks and Gardens

Qualification
National Code:
AHC20616
State Code:
BDB9
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0509 - Environmental Studies
Original TGA Release Date
27/06/2016
Approved Date
12/01/2017
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
B
Nominal Hours
495
Duration
1 Semester
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
27/06/2016
VET Act Conditions
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
1.00 27/06/2016 Current Approved
Description

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.
No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = fifteen (15)
Core Units = nine (9)
Elective Units = six (6)
- select three (3) units from elective list below
- three (3) units may be selected from this or any other endorsed Training Package or Accredited CourseSelected units must be relevant to job outcomes in parks and gardens and must be chosen to ensure the integrity of the qualification outcome at AQF level 2
Pathways
State Code Title
AB13 Parks and Gardens Pre-apprenticeship
1. Core Units

All nine (9) units must be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
BAT45 AHCCHM201 Apply chemicals under supervision 35 Unit of competency
BAM26 AHCIRG217 Assist with pressurised irrigation operations 35 Unit of competency
BAS70 AHCSOL202 Assist with soil or growing media sampling and testing 25 Unit of competency
BAU05 AHCMOM203 Operate basic machinery and equipment 35 Unit of competency
BAT00 AHCWHS201 Participate in work health and safety processes 40 Unit of competency
BAP80 AHCPGD201 Plant trees and shrubs 30 Unit of competency
BAN27 AHCPCM201 Recognise plants 40 Unit of competency
BAT60 AHCTRF204 Support turf establishment 30 Unit of competency
BAR65 AHCPMG201 Treat weeds 35 Unit of competency
2. Elective Units

At least three (3) units must be chosen from the elective units listed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
BAN37 AHCARB201 Apply a range of treatments to trees 30 Unit of competency
BAR32 AHCLSC201 Assist with landscape construction work 35 Unit of competency
BAM17 AHCIRG215 Assist with low volume irrigation operations 35 Unit of competency
BAR51 AHCWRK207 Collect and record production data 24 Unit of competency
BAR23 AHCPGD206 Conduct visual inspection of park facilities 35 Unit of competency
BAP06 AHCMOM211 Operate side by side utility vehicles 40 Unit of competency
BAM62 AHCPGD205 Prepare a grave site 24 Unit of competency
BAQ14 AHCPGD202 Prepare and maintain plant displays 24 Unit of competency
BAM83 AHCTRF202 Prepare turf surfaces for play 20 Unit of competency
BAO28 AHCPGD203 Prune shrubs and small trees 30 Unit of competency
BAM16 AHCTRF203 Renovate grassed areas 30 Unit of competency
BAO90 AHCPMG202 Treat plant pests, diseases and disorders 35 Unit of competency
BAR92 AHCMOM204 Undertake operational maintenance of machinery 30 Unit of competency
BAL43 AHCNSY203 Undertake propagation activities 35 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D456 AHC20610 Certificate II in Parks and Gardens Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BHN0 AHC20621 Certificate II in Parks and Gardens Qualification
No information
Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
(TR01080) HORTICULTURE (PARKS AND GARDENS) (LEVEL 2) Traineeship