Overview
This course is suited to people who wish to build a range of technical skills in landscaping. It will suit people who like working outdoors and have an aptitude for practical work. The training is conducted in the purpose-built 4.5 hectare horticulture facility at Bruce, and students are given the opportunity to work on a range of projects. This qualification is respected by local business.
Qualification: |
Certificate III in Landscape Construction AHC30921 |
Next Intake: |
Semester 1 2025
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Course No: |
C3-BD76 |
Campus: |
ɬÀï·¬Bruce |
Duration: |
Apprentice:
One day per week (8hrs) over a three-year period, followed up by a 12-month period of on-the-job training.
Standard students:
There are three options for standard students.
1. One day per week (8hrs) over a three-year period
2. Two days per week (8hrs ea) over a two-year period
3. Three days per week (8hrs ea) over a one-year period |
Cost Info: |
Enrolment fees for this course are based on the costs per subject as indicated below. The total course cost may vary depending on the choice of elective subjects or if subjects are attempted more than once. Subject costs identified as Standard are partially subsidised by the ACT Government. Concessions may be available to eligible students. Fee information for completing this course under an Australian Apprenticeship arrangement is available on the Apprenticeships and Traineeships page. The total course cost may vary if subjects are attempted more than once.
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Indicative Cost: |
$5,180 Apprentice/trainee subsidised fee $5,180 |
Likely Job Outcome: |
Landscaper |
Application Type: |
Standard; Apprentice/Trainee |
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Course information sessions
There are no upcoming course information sessions for Landscape Construction. Contact ɬÀï·¬Student Services at infoline@cit.edu.au or call (02) 6207 3188 for course information or help enrolling.
Timetable Information
To help with the enrolment process print your timetable, or keep the window open, so that you can refer back to it for your course code, course name, and the Course Reference Numbers (CRNs) or Block Code.
Additional Information
You will be required to wear relevant work PPE during practical outdoor work at CIT.
Including:
- Protective boots
- Sun smart wear including a hat and gloves.
Entry Requirements
Apprentice:
- Must have an employer
- With training plan and
- Notification of business
- Be able to read and write documents and understand math concepts to an ACSF level 3
- Have a suitable level of physical fitness
Standard students:
- be able to read and write documents and understand math concepts to an ACSF level 3
- have a suitable level of physical fitness
Skills Recognition
To study any course at ɬÀï·¬(excluding non-accredited training) you must have a Unique Student Identifier (USI).
Literacy Skills Information
We suggest that you will need Australian Core Skills Framework literacy levels of at least 3 across reading, writing, learning, oral communication and, depending on your course of study, numeracy skills to successfully complete this course. If you do not have this level, you can still enrol and seek support to improve your skills or you may prefer to begin with the lower level course. Please visit Foundation Skills.
Transition Information
Qualifications at ɬÀï·¬are regularly updated or replaced to meet current industry needs and maximise your employment opportunities. If this occurs while you are part way through a qualification, you may need to vary your learning to meet the new national requirements. ɬÀï·¬will aim to make this as smooth as possible for you.
Subject Cancellations/Changes
To ensure positive outcomes for all students, ɬÀï·¬may need to cancel or change classes at short notice. ɬÀï·¬will make every effort to inform students as soon as changes are made and will also make every effort to offer alternative arrangements for students to meet the requirements of the subject and complete their qualification. In an unfortunate instance when this cannot be met, you will receive a full refund. Please ensure you maintain current contact details via ɬÀï·¬Self Service or by contacting ɬÀï·¬Student Services at infoline@cit.edu.au.
Subject Information
Complete 17 subjects (10 Core and 7 Electives)
Stage 1 -Â Complete 6
- AHCLSC316 Implement a paving project
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ɬÀï·¬Code: | HORT1389 |
Cost: | Standard $440.00 |
Description: | 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: | Nil |
- AHCMOM304 Operate machinery and equipment
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ɬÀï·¬Code: | HORT658 |
Cost: | Standard $300.00 |
Description: | This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to operate and maintain machinery and equipment.
All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, work health and safety requirements manufacturer's specifications and sustainability practices.
This unit applies to individuals who work under broad direction and take responsibility for their own work. They use discretion and judgement in the selection and use of available resources. |
Prerequisites: | Nil |
- AHCLSC311 Set out site for construction works
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ɬÀï·¬Code: | HORT1386 |
Cost: | Standard $200.00 |
Description: | 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.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. |
Prerequisites: | Nil |
- AHCSOL304 Implement soil improvements for garden and turf areas
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ɬÀï·¬Code: | HORT1361 |
Cost: | Standard $320.00 |
Description: | 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. |
Prerequisites: | Nil |
- AHCLSC317 Construct landscape features using concrete
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ɬÀï·¬Code: | HORT1390 |
Cost: | Standard $320.00 |
Description: | 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: | Nil |
- AHCWHS302 Contribute to workplace health and safety processes
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ɬÀï·¬Code: | HORT1404 |
Cost: | Standard $100.00 |
Description: | 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.
NOTES:
1. The terms 'occupational health and safety' (OHS) and 'work health and safety' (WHS) are equivalent and generally either can be used in the workplace. In jurisdictions where the model WHS Laws have not been implemented, registered training organisations (RTOs) are advised to contextualise this unit of competency by referring to existing WHS legislative requirements.
2. The model WHS laws include the model WHS Act, model WHS Regulations, and model WHS Codes of Practice. See Safe Work Australia for further information.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. |
Prerequisites: | Nil |
Stage 2 - Complete 5
- AHCPCM303 Identify plant specimens
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ɬÀï·¬Code: | HORT1168 |
Cost: | Standard $200.00 |
Description: | This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to inspect plant specimens and describe the features and attributes of a plant for the purpose of plant identification and providing information to a client or organisation.
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. |
Prerequisites: | Nil |
- AHCLSC319 Implement a retaining wall project
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ɬÀï·¬Code: | HORT1392 |
Cost: | Standard $440.00 |
Description: | This 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: | Nil |
- AHCLSC318 Erect timber structures and features
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ɬÀï·¬Code: | HORT1391 |
Cost: | Standard $440.00 |
Description: | 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: | Nil |
- AHCPGD307 Implement a plant establishment program
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ɬÀï·¬Code: | HORT1395 |
Cost: | Standard $320.00 |
Description: | 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: | Nil |
- AHCLSC312 Construct brick and block structures and features
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ɬÀï·¬Code: | HORT1387 |
Cost: | Standard $440.00 |
Description: | 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.State/territory licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply in some jurisdictions. Users are advised to check with the relevant regulatory authority. |
Prerequisites: | AHCLSC317 Construct landscape features using concrete |
Stage 3 -Â Complete 6
- AHCTRF308 Establish turf
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ɬÀï·¬Code: | HORT1362 |
Cost: | Standard $200.00 |
Description: | This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to establish turf by sowing, turf laying, sprigging and chaffing or stolonisation in sporting, public recreational open space, commercial and residential sites.
The unit applies to individuals who establish turf 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. |
Prerequisites: | Nil |
- AHCIRG345 Install pressurised irrigation systems
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ɬÀï·¬Code: | HORT1363 |
Cost: | Standard $300.00 |
Description: | This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to organise resources, set out and prepare an irrigation installation site and install, commission and complete pressurised irrigation system installation.
The unit applies to individuals who install pressurised irrigation systems under broad direction and take responsibility for their own work. |
Prerequisites: | Nil |
- AHCDRG305 Install drainage systems
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ɬÀï·¬Code: | HORT1364 |
Cost: | Standard $200.00 |
Description: | 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: | Nil |
- AHCPCM306 Provide information on plants and their culture
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ɬÀï·¬Code: | HORT1394 |
Cost: | Standard $320.00 |
Description: | 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.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. |
Prerequisites: | Nil |
- AHCBUS407 Cost a project
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ɬÀï·¬Code: | HORT1384 |
Cost: | Standard $200.00 |
Description: | 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.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. |
Prerequisites: | Nil |
- AHCLSC313 Construct stone structures and features, and install stone cladding
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ɬÀï·¬Code: | HORT1388 |
Cost: | Standard $440.00 |
Description: | 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.State/territory licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply in some jurisdictions. Users are advised to check with the relevant regulatory authority. |
Prerequisites: | Nil |
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