Diploma of Parks and Gardens Management
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.
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.
Packaging Rules
Completion of twelve (12) units made up of five (5) core units and seven (7) elective units.
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.
CORE UNITS
Business
Unit code | Unit title |
Manage staff | |
Prepare estimates, quotes and tenders |
Parks and gardens
Unit code | Unit title |
Manage parks and reserves | |
Develop and implement a streetscape management plan |
Turf
Unit code | Unit title |
Plan the establishment of sports turf playing surfaces |
ELECTIVE UNITS
Parks and gardens
Unit code | Unit title |
Manage plant cultural practices | |
Plan the restoration of parks and gardens | |
Conduct comprehensive inspection of park facilities |
Arboriculture
Unit code | Unit title |
Assess trees | |
Identify, select and specify trees | |
Diagnose tree diseases | |
Develop a tree protection program | |
Document and audit tree work |
Business
Unit code | Unit title |
Negotiate and monitor contracts | |
Manage budgets and financial plans | |
Manage recruitment selection and induction processes | |
Develop workplace policy and procedures for sustainability | |
Source goods/services and evaluate contractors | |
Negotiate a contract |
Chemicals
Unit code | Unit title |
Develop and manage a chemical use strategy |
Irrigation
Unit code | Unit title |
Audit irrigation systems | |
Design irrigation system maintenance and monitoring programs | |
Design irrigation, drainage and water treatment systems | |
Develop an irrigation and drainage management plan |
Landscape
Unit code | Unit title |
Survey and establish site levels | |
Manage landscape projects | |
Manage a tree transplanting program |
Occupational health and safety
Unit code | Unit title |
Manage Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) processes |
Plants
Unit code | Unit title |
Diagnose plant health problems | |
Collect and classify plants | |
Specify plants for landscapes | |
Design and maintain a specialised landscape |
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, Advanced Diploma of Horticulture.
Australian Apprenticeships
This qualification is suitable for an Australian Apprenticeship.
Job roles
Job roles and titles vary across different industry sectors. Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include:
Parks and Gardens Manager
Entry requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
Not Applicable
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 Writing to audience needs Interpreting the needs of internal/external customers Applying numeracy skills to workplace requirements Establishing/using networks Sharing information Negotiating responsively |
Teamwork | Working as an individual and a team member Working with diverse individuals and groups Applying knowledge of own role as a part of a team Applying teamwork skills to a range of situations Identifying and using the strengths of other team members |
Problem-solving | Developing practical and creative solutions to workplace problems Showing interdependence and initiative in identifying problems Solving problems individually or in teams Applying a range of strategies in problem solving Using numeracy skills to solve problems Testing assumptions and taking context into account |
Initiative and enterprise | Adapting to new situations Being creative in response to workplace challenges Identifying opportunities that might not be obvious to others Generating a range of options in response to workplace matters Translating ideas into actions Developing a strategic, creative long-term vision |
Planning and organising | Collecting analysing and organising information Using basic business systems for planning and organising Being appropriately resourceful Taking initiative and making decisions within workplace role Participating in continuous improvement and planning processes Working within or establishing clear project goals and deliverables Determining or applying required resources Allocating people and other resources to tasks and workplace requirements Managing time and priorities Adapting resource allocations to cope with contingencies |
Self-management | Taking responsibility at the appropriate level |
Learning | Defining own learning needs Carrying out independent learning to improve capability |
Technology | Using technology and related workplace equipment Using technology to organise data |