Qualification Outline

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Diploma of Parks and Gardens Management

Diploma of Parks and Gardens Management

Qualification
National Code:
AHC50710
State Code:
D519
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0503 - Horticulture And Viticulture
Original TGA Release Date
15/10/2012
Approved Date
13/12/2011
Stream of Study
Subsequent to Initial Vocational (4000)
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
585
Duration
2 Semesters
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
15/10/2012
VET Act Conditions
—
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
2.00 15/10/2012 Current Approved
Description

The Diploma of Parks and Gardens Management reflects the role of those who manage private parks and gardens or personnel working in local government as parks mangers.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
Completion of twelve (12) units made up of:
- five (5) core units and
- seven (7) elective units.
- a minimum of five (5) units must come from the elective units list
- a maximum of two (2) units may be selected from the elective units or from units aligned to Certificate IV or above in AHC10 or from any other currently endorsed training package or accredited course. Selected units must be relevant to job outcomes in the parks and gardens industry.
1. Core Units

All five (5) units must be completed

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
D7120 AHCPGD504A Develop and implement a streetscape management plan 30 Unit of competency
D7119 AHCPGD503A Manage parks and reserves 80 Unit of competency
D6739 AHCBUS501A Manage staff 35 Unit of competency
D7263 AHCTRF501A Plan the establishment of sports turf playing surfaces 40 Unit of competency
D6742 AHCBUS504A Prepare estimates, quotes and tenders 55 Unit of competency
2. Elective Units

A minimum of five (5) units must come from the elective units list.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
D6665 AHCARB501A Assess trees 30 Unit of competency
D6888 AHCIRG501A Audit irrigation systems 30 Unit of competency
D7152 AHCPCM502A Collect and classify plants 40 Unit of competency
D7121 AHCPGD505A Conduct comprehensive inspection of park facilities 45 Unit of competency
D7154 AHCPCM504A Design and maintain a specialised landscape 120 Unit of competency
D6889 AHCIRG502A Design irrigation system maintenance and monitoring programs 30 Unit of competency
D6890 AHCIRG503A Design irrigation, drainage and water treatment systems 55 Unit of competency
D6668 AHCARB504A Develop a tree protection program 24 Unit of competency
D6891 AHCIRG504A Develop an irrigation and drainage management plan 50 Unit of competency
D6765 AHCCHM501A Develop and manage a chemical use strategy 50 Unit of competency
D7332 AHCWRK511A Develop workplace policy and procedures for sustainability 50 Unit of competency
D7151 AHCPCM501A Diagnose plant health problems 45 Unit of competency
D6667 AHCARB503A Diagnose tree diseases 35 Unit of competency
D6669 AHCARB505A Document and audit tree work 90 Unit of competency
D6666 AHCARB502A Identify, select and specify trees 120 Unit of competency
D6928 AHCLSC503A Manage a tree transplanting program 25 Unit of competency
D0708 BSBFIM501A Manage budgets and financial plans 50 Unit of competency
D6927 AHCLSC502A Manage landscape projects 40 Unit of competency
D7095 AHCOHS501A Manage Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) processes 30 Unit of competency
D7117 AHCPGD501A Manage plant cultural practices 35 Unit of competency
D0739 BSBHRM506A Manage recruitment selection and induction processes 60 Unit of competency
D5324 TLIR4003A Negotiate a contract 40 Unit of competency
D6741 AHCBUS503A Negotiate and monitor contracts 35 Unit of competency
D7118 AHCPGD502A Plan the restoration of parks and gardens 35 Unit of competency
D5323 TLIR4002A Source goods/services and evaluate contractors 30 Unit of competency
D7153 AHCPCM503A Specify plants for landscapes 100 Unit of competency
D6926 AHCLSC501A Survey and establish site levels 80 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S364 RTF50703 Diploma of Horticulture (Parks and Gardens) Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BCW1 AHC50716 Diploma of Parks and Gardens Management Qualification
No information
Entry Requirements

Entry requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
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