Program Snapshot
Duration
24-36 month apprenticeship
Location
Penrith Campus
Paceway Grounds
127-141 Station Street Penrith 2740
Delivery Options
*Face to face classroom instruction (1 day er 3 weeks)
*Trainer-led on-site
Pre-requisites
Candidates must be employed in a workplace that provides opportunity to practice and demonstrate skills.
Employers must be willing to provide adequate time off normal duties to attend class and practice sessions.
Workplace supervisors will be required to comment on student progress and skills development.
Costs
Federal & State Government funding may apply. Contact us for fee assessment.
Course information:
This qualification covers the skills and knowledge relating to the landscaping industry and includes constructing paving, retaining walls, irrigation, plant selection and propagation, soil structure and garden bed preparation and planting.
The landscape construction industry strongly affirms that training and assessment leading to recognition of skills must be undertaken in a real or very closely simulated workplace environment and this qualification requires all units of competency to be delivered in this context.
Experienced teachers, who are experts in the field and currently working in the field, will guide you through the program, which involves practical projects & self paced activities.
Course outcomes:
Understand and apply enterprise work health and safety policies and procedures.
Set out a site for construction works in accordance with site plans and specifications.
Install surface and subsurface drainage systems.
Develop skills and knowledge required to install low and sprinkler volume irrigation systems.
Construct concrete structures and features as a component of landscape project works.
Construct brick structures and features or block structures and features, or both as a component of a landscaping project.
Transport, prepare and apply chemical mixes.
Course structure:
HC30921 Certificate III in Landscape Construction requires completion of 17.
Core Units
AHCDRG305 Install drainage systems
AHCLSC311 Set out site for construction works
AHCLSC312 Construct brick and block structures and features
AHCLSC313 Construct stone structures and features, and install stone cladding
AHCLSC316 Implement a paving project
AHCLSC317 Construct landscape features using concrete
AHCLSC319 Implement a retaining wall project
AHCPCM306 Provide information on plants and their culture
AHCPGD307 Implement a plant establishment program
AHCSOL304 Implement soil improvements for garden and turf areas
Elective Units
AHCBUS407 Cost a project
AHCWHS302 Contribute to work health and safety processes
AHCMOM304 Operate machinery and equipment
AHCIRG338 Troubleshoot irrigation systems
AHCIRG346 Operate pressurised irrigation systems
AHCPCM305 Implement a plant nutrition program
AHCTRF308 Establish turf
The sequence of delivery of the units will be organised with employers to best fit seasonal and project work plans.
Specail Course Requirements:
Candidates must be employed in a workplace that provides opportunity to practice and demonstrate skills.
Employers must be willing to provide adequate time off normal duties to attend class and practice sessions
Workplace supervisors will be required to comment on student progress and skills development
Induction: Trainees will be introduced to the course, delivery and assessment methods, and expectations and rights of trainees prior to course commencement.
All trainees are expected to comply with worksite WHS procedures and policies during practical activities. Safety procedures in the classroom will be explained at the commencement of the course.
RPL & Credit Transfer: Students who believe they have sufficient past experience to demonstrate full competence against particular units may apply for RPL using the forms and processes available from TME, RPL cannot be completed as an apprentice. Students may apply for credit transfer for any units completed in prior qualifications, including for the elective units
Funding: This program may be supported by State Government funding, subject to eligibility. Contact us to discuss your circumstances.
Information in this flyer may be subject to change. Contact us to ensure you have the most current information about this program.
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