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Certificate III in Landscape Construction

Certificate III in

Landscape Construction

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to cost a project, including establishing and documenting costs for materials, resources, services, consultants and contractors.
This unit applies to supervisors and managers who establish and oversee projects to the best financial advantage of the enterprise. In this role, individuals take responsibility for their own work and provide and communicate solutions to a range of predictable and sometimes unpredictable problems.
All work must be carried out to comply with organisational requirements, work health and safety legislation and codes, sustainability practices and in consultation with the management team. Prerequisites: NA Corequisites: NA Assessment: Assessment in this unit will include a theoretical component assessed via knowledge test, and a portfolio of documents.

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare, coordinate, undertake and complete surface and subsurface drainage system installation.
The unit applies to individuals who install drainage systems under broad direction and take responsibility for their own work. Prerequisites: NA Corequisites: NA Assessment: Assessment for this unit includes a practical component assessed via direct observation, and a theory component assessed via a knowledge test.

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to construct designed vertical gardens and green facades, to comply with regulatory authorities' building regulations, standards and codes, and meet design plans and specifications.
The unit applies to individuals who build or install vertical gardens and green facades on new or existing residential or commercial buildings in consultation with architects, engineers and other building and/or landscape and horticultural professionals.
This unit of competency is suitable for individuals dealing with predictable and unpredictable problems and deciding on solutions to a range of complex problems during the building or installation process through research, analysis and consultation.
Vertical garden and green facade installation or construction must meet all regulatory requirements of national, state, territory and local government authorities and building regulations, standards and codes.
Licensing, legislative or certification requirements may apply to this unit in some jurisdictions depending on the location of the work and/or plant and equipment used. Users are advised to check with the relevant regulatory authorities. Prerequisites: NA Corequisites: NA Assessment: Assessment in this unit will include a practical component assessed via direct observation and record keeping, and a theoretical component assessed via knowledge test.

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to set out a site for construction works, planning, preparing, locating and marking out construction works, establishing survey benchmarks and verifying site levels in accordance with site plans and specifications. This may be done in advance of proposed works or in conjunction with construction works already being carried out.
The unit applies to individuals who set out site for construction works under broad direction, and take responsibility for their own work and for the quality of the work of others. Prerequisites: NA Corequisites: NA Assessment: Assessment for this unit includes a practical component assessed via observation checklist, and a theoretical component assessed via a knowledge test.

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to construct brick structures and features or block structures and features, or both as a component of landscape project works, including preparing for work, setting out and preparing site, constructing structure or feature, checking and cleaning up site.
The unit applies to individuals who construct brick and block structures and features under broad direction, and take responsibility for their own work and for the quality of the work of others. Prerequisites: AHCLSC317 Construct landscape features using concrete Corequisites: NA Assessment: Assessment for this unit includes a practical component assessed via observation checklist, and a theoretical component assessed via a knowledge test.

This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to construct stone structures and features, and installing stone cladding as a component of landscape project works, including preparing for work, setting out and preparing site, preparing stone for installation, constructing structure or feature, installing stone cladding, checking quality of the work and site clean-up.
The unit applies to individuals who construct stone structures and features under broad direction, and take responsibility for their own work and for the quality of the work of others. Prerequisites: NA Corequisites: NA Assessment: Assessment for this unit includes a practical component assessed via observation checklist, and a theoretical component assessed via a knowledge test.

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to install and construct a paved surface, including preparing for paving project, setting out and preparing site, implementing the paving project, installing stone paving, checking and cleaning up site.
The unit applies to individuals who implement a paving project under broad direction, and take responsibility for their own work and for the quality of the work of others.
State/territory licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply in some jurisdictions. Users are advised to check with the relevant regulatory authority. Prerequisites: NA Corequisites: NA Assessment: Assessment for this unit includes a practical component assessed via observation checklist, and a theoretical component assessed via a knowledge test.

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to construct concrete structures and features as a component of landscape project works, including preparing for work, setting out and preparing site, mixing pouring and finishing concrete, checking and cleaning up site.
The unit applies to individuals who construct landscape features using concrete under broad direction, and take responsibility for their own work and for the quality of the work of others.
State/territory licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply in some jurisdictions. Users are advised to check with the relevant regulatory authority. Prerequisites: NA Corequisites: NA Assessment: Assessment for this unit includes a practical component assessed via observation checklist, and a theoretical component assessed via a knowledge test.

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to erect timber structures and features as a component of landscape project works, including preparing for work, setting out and preparing site, preparing and cutting timber components, assembling and erecting structure, checking and cleaning up site.
The unit applies to individuals who erect timber structures and features under broad direction, and take responsibility for their own work and for the quality of the work of others.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. Prerequisites: NA Corequisites: NA Assessment: Assessment for this unit includes a practical component assessed via observation checklist, and a theoretical component assessed via a knowledge test.

his unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to install and construct a retaining wall, including preparing for work, marking out and constructing retaining wall, and checking and cleaning up site.
The unit applies to individuals who implement a retaining wall project under broad direction, and take responsibility for their own work and for the quality of the work of others.
State/territory licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply in some jurisdictions. Users are advised to check with the relevant regulatory authority. Prerequisites: NA Corequisites: NA Assessment: Assessment for this unit includes a practical component assessed via observation checklist, and a theoretical component assessed via a knowledge test.

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare and operate machinery and equipment in a safe and controlled manner that is used principally in agriculture, horticulture, and conservation and land management work.
This unit does not apply to chainsaws, tractors, vehicles or earth moving equipment.
The unit applies to individuals who operate machinery and equipment under broad direction, and take responsibility for their own work.
No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. Prerequisites: NA Corequisites: NA Assessment: his unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to install and construct a retaining wall, including preparing for work, marking out and constructing retaining wall, and checking and cleaning up site. The unit applies to individuals who implement a retaining wall project under broad direction, and take responsibility for their own work and for the quality of the work of others. State/territory licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply in some jurisdictions. Users are advised to check with the relevant regulatory authority.

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to recognise commonly encountered plants, including desired species and weeds, and to document and confirm plant identification.
The unit applies to individuals who recognise plants under general supervision with limited autonomy or accountability. Prerequisites: NA Corequisites: NA Assessment: Assessment in this unit will include a practical component assessed via direct observation and record keeping, and a theoretical component assessed via knowledge test.

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to identify client issues or requirements, identify the preferred solution, and provide information and solutions to clients.
The unit applies to individuals who provide information on plants and their culture under broad direction, and take responsibility for their own work. Prerequisites: NA Corequisites: NA Assessment: Assessment for this unit will include a portfolio of plant profiles, a theoretical component assessed via a knowledge test, and a practical component assessed via direct observation

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to establish planting areas, including preparing, implementing, reviewing and completing plant establishment work, in new projects and in programs of extensive replacement and renovation works across a range of situations and environments.
The unit applies to individuals who implement a plant establishment program under broad direction, and take responsibility for their own work and for the quality of the work of others.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. Prerequisites: NA Corequisites: NA Assessment: Assessment in this unit includes a practical component assessed via an observation checklist, a theoretical component assessed via a knowledge test, and a plant establishment project assessed via record keeping

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to collect and test soil samples for their physical and chemical characteristics and take corrective action to improve the soil for garden beds and turf areas.
The unit applies to individuals who carry out soil improvements under general direction and take responsibility for their own work. They use discretion and judgement in the selection, allocation and use of available resources and for solving problems.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. Prerequisites: NA Corequisites: NA Assessment: Assessment for this unit includes a practical component assessed via direct observation and via record keeping, and a theoretical component assessed via knowledge test.

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to conduct a site inspection, including verification of the location, ownership, orientation and boundaries of a site.
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This unit applies to individuals who work under broad direction and take responsibility for their own work including limited responsibility for the work of others. They use discretion and judgement in the selection and use of available resources. Prerequisites: NA Corequisites: NA Assessment: Assessment in this unit will include a practical component in the form of record keeping and direct observation, and a theoretical component assessed via knowledge test.

This unit specifies the outcomes required to carry out work health and safety (WHS) requirements through safe work practices in all on- or off-site construction workplaces.
It requires the performance of work in a safe manner through awareness of risks and work requirements, and the planning and performance of safe work practices with concern for personal safety and the safety of others.
The unit covers fundamental WHS requirements necessary to undertake work tasks within any sector in the construction industry. It includes the identification of hazardous materials, including asbestos, and compliance with legislated work safety practices. It does not cover removal of asbestos, which is a licensed activity.
It applies to workers in the construction industry.
This unit also relates directly to the general construction induction training requirements of the Model Work Health and Safety Regulations 2011 and relevant occupational health and safety regulations for Victoria and for Western Australia. Achievement of&nbsp;CPCCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry&nbsp;covers these induction training requirements.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. Prerequisites: NA Corequisites: NA Assessment: Assessment in this unit will include a theoretical component assessed via knowledge test, and a practical component assessed via direct observation and record keeping

Certificate III in Horticulture

Horticulture

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to safely handle, transport and store chemicals.
The unit applies to individuals who work under broad direction and take responsibility for their own work. They use discretion and judgement in the selection, allocation and use of available resources and for solving problems.
State or territory licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply in some jurisdictions. Assessment: Knowledge questions, practical demonstration

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to safely prepare and apply chemicals for the control of pests, weeds and diseases, using general application equipment.
The unit applies to individuals who work under broad direction and take responsibility for their own work. They use discretion and judgement in the selection, allocation and use of available resources and for solving problems.
State or territory licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply in some jurisdictions. Assessment: Knowledge questions, practical demonstration

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to pre-start check, inspect, start up, operate, monitor and shut down pressurised irrigation systems.
The unit applies to individuals who operate pressurised irrigation systems under broad direction and take responsibility for their own work.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. Assessment: Knowledge questions, project, practical demonstration

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to erect timber structures and features as a component of landscape project works, including preparing for work, setting out and preparing site, preparing and cutting timber components, assembling and erecting structure, checking and cleaning up site.
The unit applies to individuals who erect timber structures and features under broad direction, and take responsibility for their own work and for the quality of the work of others.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. Assessment: Knowledge questions, practical demonstration

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare and operate machinery and equipment in a safe and controlled manner that is used principally in agriculture, horticulture, and conservation and land management work.
This unit does not apply to chainsaws, tractors, vehicles or earth moving equipment.
The unit applies to individuals who operate machinery and equipment under broad direction, and take responsibility for their own work.
No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. Assessment: Knowledge questions, portfolio, practical demonstration

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare for plant propagation, assist with plant propagation and complete propagation activities.
The unit applies to individuals who undertake propagation activities under general supervision with limited autonomy or accountability.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. Assessment: Knowledge questions, project, practical demonstration

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to monitor and maintain the nursery environment, determine water requirements and plant interventions that promote plant growth, and complete nursery plant maintenance work.
The unit applies to individuals who maintain nursery plants under broad direction and take responsibility for their own work.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. Assessment: Knowledge questions, project, practical demonstration

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to implement a plant nutrition program, including preparing for the nutrition program, monitoring and controlling the nutritional requirements of plants, preparing fertilisers and application equipment, applying products to plants, and completing plant nutrition program activities.
The unit applies to individuals who implement a plant nutrition program under broad direction, and take responsibility for their own work and for the quality of the work of others.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. Assessment: Knowledge questions, project, practical demonstration

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to identify and select plants to suit plant use and work site, including identifying commonly used plants, describing plants and explaining plant cultural requirements.
The unit applies to individuals who identify and select plants under broad direction, and take responsibility for their own work.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. Assessment: Knowledge questions, portfolio, practical demonstration

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to establish planting areas, including preparing, implementing, reviewing and completing plant establishment work, in new projects and in programs of extensive replacement and renovation works across a range of situations and environments.
The unit applies to individuals who implement a plant establishment program under broad direction, and take responsibility for their own work and for the quality of the work of others.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. Assessment: Knowledge questions, project, practical demonstration

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to perform specialist amenity pruning, including preparing, undertaking and completing amenity pruning work using specialist pruning techniques.
The unit applies to individuals who perform specialist amenity pruning under broad direction, and take responsibility for their own work and for the quality of the work of others.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. Assessment: Knowledge questions, practical demonstration

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to implement a landscape maintenance program, including interpreting the program requirements, and monitoring and maintaining landscape areas of newly constructed or established landscapes.
The unit applies to individuals who implement a landscape maintenance program under broad direction, and take responsibility for their own work and for the quality of the work of others.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. Assessment: Knowledge questions, project, practical demonstration

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to plan and coordinate weed control activities using appropriate strategies to provide effective, economic control while minimising environmental damage.
The unit applies to individuals who work under broad direction and take responsibility for their own work. They use discretion and judgement in the selection, allocation and use of available resources and for solving problems.
State or territory licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply in some jurisdictions. Assessment: Knowledge questions, project, practical demonstration

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to identify and assess the effect to plants of plant pests, diseases and disorders and plan and coordinate control measures.
The unit applies to individuals who work under broad direction and take responsibility for their own work. They use discretion and judgement in the selection, allocation and use of available resources and for solving problems.
State or territory licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply in some jurisdictions. Assessment: Knowledge questions, project, practical demonstration

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to collect and test soil samples for their physical and chemical characteristics and take corrective action to improve the soil for garden beds and turf areas.
The unit applies to individuals who carry out soil improvements under general direction and take responsibility for their own work. They use discretion and judgement in the selection, allocation and use of available resources and for solving problems.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. Assessment: Knowledge questions, project, practical demonstration

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to contribute to workplace health and safety procedures, including applying policies and procedures, assisting in hazard identification and risk control, and observing safe practices during work operations.
The unit applies to individuals who contribute to workplace health and safety processes under broad direction, and take responsibility for their own work.
All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, health and safety in the workplace requirements, legislative and regulatory requirements. Assessment: Knowledge questions, portfolio

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to apply environmentally sustainable work practices.
The unit applies to individuals who apply environmentally sustainable work practices under broad direction and take responsibility for their own work.
All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, health and safety in the workplace requirements, legislative and regulatory requirements and sustainability and biosecurity practices.
No licencing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. Assessment: Knowledge questions, project, presentation

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Qualifications	Delivery Mode	National Code
Certificate III in Landscape Construction	Apprenticeship	AHC30921
Certificate III in Horticulture	Traineeship	AHC30722

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