This qualification describes the skills and knowledge for trade level roles in the landscape industry.
Face to face
From $9,080
9-48 months
Typical full-time earnings (approximate range):
Entry Level: $60,000 – $70,000 per year
Experienced Landscaper: $70,000 – $90,000+ per year
Team Leader / Supervisor: $90,000 – $110,000+ per year
Business Owner / Contractor: $120,000+ per year (dependent on contracts and scale of operations)
Graduates of this qualification commonly move into roles such as:
Landscape Construction Tradesperson
Structural Landscaper
Landscaping Installer
Retaining Wall Installer
Paving Specialist
Irrigation Installer
Landscape Construction Team Leader
This qualification describes the skills and knowledge for trade level roles in the landscape industry.
Individuals with this qualification perform tasks under broad supervision involving a broad range of skills that are applied in a wide variety of contexts. Discretion and judgement in selecting and operating equipment, coordinating resources and applying contingency measures during work.
Work must comply with work health and safety and environmental regulations and legislation that apply to the workplace.
State/territory licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply in some jurisdictions. Users are advised to check with the relevant regulatory authority.
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in:
17 units of competency:
10 core units plus
7 elective units.
Elective units must ensure the integrity of the qualification’s Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) alignment and contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome. The electives are to be chosen as follows:
1 must be from electives group A
3 must be from electives group B
3 from the remaining elective units, or any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course.
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
CPCCWHS2001 – Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
AHCMOM213 – Operate and maintain chainsaws
AHCMOM304 – Operate machinery and equipment
AHCBUS407 – Cost a project
AHCLSC318 – Erect timber structures and features
AHCLSC320 – Install water features
AHCLSC321 – Install metal structures and features
Apprenticeship and traineeship details
Please refer to the Declaration Policy for the requirements relating to apprenticeships and traineeships.
Please refer to the Norfolk Island Policy for apprenticeships and traineeships on Norfolk Island.
Type:
Apprenticeship
Job summary:
The apprentice will undertake a variety of duties which may include:
Australian Standard Classification of Occupations:
GARDENERS
Sub-industry:
LANDSCAPE GARDENER
Available Contract Modes:
The lodgment of a second training contract where one of the training contracts is full-time will be reviewed by the Department to determine if each of the parties to each training contract can meet their obligations. There must be a clear separation between the training and employment requirements for each training contract and must not be replicated through the one occupation only.
Minimum of 15 hours per week over each 4 week period throughout duration of apprenticeship/traineeship.
7.5 hours per week of paid employment. This may be averaged over a 3 month period.
Over the period of a year, the employer must provide at a minimum the equivalent of 375 hours (50 days).
Apprentices/trainees with a disability are entitled to work less than 15 hours per week when averaged over a 4 week cycle. They must be a holder of a disability pension and Pension concession card to be approved.
Apprentices identified as Elite/Professional Sportspersons are entitled to work less than 15 hours per week when averaged over a 4 week cycle. They must be the holder of an Elite Sportsperson Notification that has been endorsed by the authorised sporting body to be approved.
Other requirements for school-based:
School-based requirements
Students not enrolled in years 10, 11 or 12 may be eligible to enter a SAT provided there are exceptional circumstances warranting consideration and all other entry requirements are met, including being of an age where it is legal to undertake paid employment.
Before a student not in years 10, 11 or 12 commences a SAT, a business case supporting the arrangements must be provided to and approved by the Department of Trade, Employment and Training (DTET).
Delivery of training to school-based apprentices
Limits have been imposed on the amount of institutional training which may be delivered to school-based apprentices, based on the nominal term of a full time training contract. The limit for this apprenticeship in a school-based mode is a maximum of 40% of the competencies.
Apprenticeship Probation/Duration Details:
All apprenticeships have a nominal term – this is the timeframe that is on the Apprenticeship training contract. Some apprenticeships also have an Expected Duration. The Expected Duration is the amount of time that it’s reasonably expected someone could become competent and complete their Apprenticeship. Apprentice’s Training Plans are developed using the Expected Duration timeframe rather than the contract’s nominal term.
| Mode | Start Date | End Date | Probation Period (days) | Nominal Term (months) | Expected Duration (months) |
| Full-time | 18/07/2022 | 90 | 36 | 36 |
Minimum education standard:
Nil
Minimum entry age:
The Child Employment Act states that the minimum age for apprentices and trainees is 13 years of age, unless otherwise stated.
Entry Requirements:
Students not enrolled in years 10, 11 or 12 may be eligible to enter a SAT.
As a general rule, only Australian citizens and New Zealand citizens who have entered Australia on a valid passport have unrestricted rights to employment in Australia.
Visa holders may engage in apprenticeships or traineeships provided their work rights allows this, based on information and advice provided by the Australian Government.
Supervision requirements
Please refer to the Declaration policy, table 15 for the requirements on supervision.
Modified supervision arrangements available: NO
Employers are required to provide, or arrange to provide the facilities, range of work, supervision and training as detailed in the training plan.
Qualified person for apprenticeships
1. A person who has satisfactorily completed an apprenticeship in the apprentice’s calling in Australia, and is the holder of a completion certificate issued under an Act, or
2. A person who holds a certificate of recognition issued under an Australian Act, certifying the person has the necessary skills and knowledge in the calling, or
3. An Australian tradesperson in the apprentice’s calling, as defined under a specific industrial instrument, or
4. A New Zealand tradesperson in the apprentice’s calling whose occupation may be recognised under the Trans-Tasman Mutual Recognition (Queensland) Act 2003, or
5. A person who holds a relevant qualification in the apprenticeship calling, or
6. A person individually, or persons collectively, who has/have documented competence (i.e. a testamur/qualification and associated record of results or a statement of attainment as recognised under the Australian Qualifications Framework, achieved through an RPL or training pathway) in all the competencies the employer is required to provide training for under the apprentice’s training plan.
And, where a worker is required to have a licence to practice the calling/occupation, the qualified person holds a current workers licence.
While there is no set ratio required for the number of supervisors to apprentices or trainees it is generally accepted for apprenticeships there is one supervisor to each apprentice, this may be relaxed as an apprentice gains skills and experience or where an apprentice commences with existing skills and experience.
Adequate supervision of apprentices and trainees cannot solely be provided from an offsite location by electronic means. Electronic means include, but are not limited to, telephones, radios and webcams.
The level of supervision will normally range between direct, general and broad as per the below guidelines:
– Direct – Close monitoring of work ensuring understanding and identifying potential risks and/or hazards
– General – Occasional monitoring to ensure progress is occurring
– Broad – Quality checking of completed tasks.
Licensing requirements – NIL
Status:
Current
Qld declaration date:
15/07/2022
Implementation date:
18/07/2022
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