Certificate II in Parks and Gardens

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.


Subjects

Packaging Rules

Completion of fifteen (15) units made up of ten (10) core units and five (5) elective units.

ELECTIVE UNITS

a minimum 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 job outcomes in the parks and gardens industry.

CORE UNITS

Occupational Health and Safety

add topic AHCOHS201A Participate in OHS processes

Chemicals

add topic AHCCHM201A Apply chemicals under supervision

Irrigation

add topic AHCIRG206A Maintain pressurised irrigation systems

Machinery operation and maintenance

add topic AHCMOM203A Operate basic machinery and equipment

Parks and gardens

add topic AHCPGD201A Plant trees and shrubs

add topic AHCPGD206A Conduct visual inspection of park facilities

Pest management

add topic AHCPMG201A Treat weeds

Plants

add topic AHCPCM201A Recognise plants

Soils and media

add topic AHCSOL201A Determine basic properties of soil and/or growing media

Turf

add topic AHCTRF204A Support turf establishment

ELECTIVE UNITS

Arboriculture

add topic AHCARB201A Apply a range of treatments to trees

Irrigation

add topic AHCIRG203A Install micro-irrigation systems

add topic AHCIRG204A Lay irrigation and/or drainage pipes

Landscape

add topic AHCLSC201A Assist with landscape construction work

Machinery operation and maintenance

add topic AHCMOM204A Undertake operational maintenance of machinery

add topic AHCMOM211A Operate side by side utility vehicles

Nursery

add topic AHCNSY203A Undertake propagation activities

Parks and gardens

add topic AHCPGD202A Prepare and maintain plant displays

add topic AHCPGD203A Prune shrubs and small trees

add topic AHCPGD205A Prepare a grave site

Pest management

add topic AHCPMG202A Treat plant pests, diseases and disorders

Turf

add topic AHCTRF202A Prepare turf surfaces for play

add topic AHCTRF203A Renovate grassed areas

Work

add topic AHCWRK207A Collect and record production data

add topic AHCWRK209A Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices


Pathways...

    Qualification pathways

    Pathways into the qualification

    This qualification may be accessed by direct entry.

    Pathways from the qualification

    Further training pathways from this qualification include, but are not limited to, Certificate III in Parks and Gardens.

    Australian Apprenticeships

    This qualification is suitable for an Australian Apprenticeship.

    Licensing considerations

    There are no specific licences that relate to this qualification.

    Job roles

    Job roles and titles vary across different industry sectors. Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include:

    Assistant gardener

    Groundsperson


Entry Requirements

Entry requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.


Licensing Information

Refer to Pathways Information


Employability Skills

QUALIFICATION SUMMARY

Employability Skill

Industry/enterprise requirements for this qualification include:

Communication

Listening and understanding

Speaking clearly and directly

Reading and interpreting workplace related documentation

Teamwork

Working as an individual and a team member

Working with diverse individuals and groups

Problem-solving

Solving problems individually or in teams

Initiative and enterprise

Adapting to new situations

Planning and organising

Collecting analysing and organising information

Taking initiative and making decisions within workplace role

Participating in continuous improvement and planning

Self-management

Taking responsibility at the appropriate level

Learning

Learning in order to accommodate change

Technology

Using technology and related workplace equipment

Using basic technology skills

Applying OHS knowledge when using technology