AHC30921

Certificate III in Landscape Construction

Kick start your career in landscaping with this entry-level course that will give you the practical skills to become a landscape construction tradesperson.

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STUDY LOCATIONS Greater Brisbane Gold Coast Sunshine Coast Darling Downs and South West North Queensland

WAYS TO STUDY On campus Apprenticeships and traineeships

NEXT INTAKE Start date: 28 Jan 2025 Duration: up to 1 year View all intakes

WHAT YOU'LL PAY

Fee-Free TAFE

Concession

$935

Subsidised

$1,635

Full Fee

$7,195

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Course overview

Get a head start on your landscaping career with this entry-level course. This course will give you the skills to carry out construction landscaping projects, maintain and renovate garden landscapes.

You will develop the knowledge and skills in the areas of constructing brick, block and concrete structures, plan and cost landscape construction projects, plant knowledge, turf maintenance and soil nutrition. Our highly experienced staff are still strongly embedded in the industry and will give you the one-on-one guidance you need to succeed.

Successful completion of this course will qualify you to work as a landscape Gardner, Landscape Labourer or allow you to start your own small business.

What can I do?

Landscape Construction Tradesperson or Supervisor
Landscape Gardener
Leading Hand
Landscape Assistant/Labourer
Landscape Construction small business owner

Course outcome:

AHC30921 Certificate III in Landscape Construction

Construction Skills Queensland (CSQ) Funding

TAFE Queensland is a proud recipient of Construction Skills Queensland (CSQ) funding and is a registered provider in the CSQ Skills Assessment and Gap Training program – this course is subsidised under this program. It is important to note only eligible participants may receive funding for eligible courses. Learn more about eligibility criteria.

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What you will study

The successful achievement of this qualification requires you to complete all core and the 7 elective units.

UNIT CODE
UNIT NAME

UNIT CODE
AHCDRG305

Install drainage systems

UNIT CODE :
AHCDRG305

Unit description :
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare, coordinate, undertake and complete surface and subsurface drainage system installation.
UNIT NAME
Install drainage systems

UNIT CODE
AHCLSC311

Set out site for construction works

UNIT CODE :
AHCLSC311

Unit 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.
UNIT NAME
Set out site for construction works

UNIT CODE
AHCLSC312

Construct brick and block structures and features

UNIT CODE :
AHCLSC312

Unit 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.

Pre-requisite unit :
AHCLSC317
UNIT NAME
Construct brick and block structures and features

UNIT CODE
AHCLSC313

Construct stone structures and features, and install stone cladding

UNIT CODE :
AHCLSC313

Unit 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.
UNIT NAME
Construct stone structures and features, and install stone cladding

UNIT CODE
AHCLSC316

Implement a paving project

UNIT CODE :
AHCLSC316

Unit 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.
UNIT NAME
Implement a paving project

UNIT CODE
AHCLSC317

Construct landscape features using concrete

UNIT CODE :
AHCLSC317

Unit 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.
UNIT NAME
Construct landscape features using concrete

UNIT CODE
AHCLSC319

Implement a retaining wall project

UNIT CODE :
AHCLSC319

Unit 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.
UNIT NAME
Implement a retaining wall project

UNIT CODE
AHCPCM306

Provide information on plants and their culture

UNIT CODE :
AHCPCM306

Unit 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.
UNIT NAME
Provide information on plants and their culture

UNIT CODE
AHCPGD307

Implement a plant establishment program

UNIT CODE :
AHCPGD307

Unit 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.
UNIT NAME
Implement a plant establishment program

UNIT CODE
AHCSOL304

Implement soil improvements for garden and turf areas

UNIT CODE :
AHCSOL304

Unit 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.
UNIT NAME
Implement soil improvements for garden and turf areas

UNIT CODE
UNIT NAME

UNIT CODE
AHCBUS407

Cost a project

UNIT CODE :
AHCBUS407

Unit 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.
UNIT NAME
Cost a project

UNIT CODE
AHCCHM304

Transport and store chemicals

UNIT CODE :
AHCCHM304

Unit description :
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to safely transport, handle and store liquid and dry chemical formulations across a broad range of industry sectors.
UNIT NAME
Transport and store chemicals

UNIT CODE
AHCCHM307

Prepare and apply chemicals to control pest, weeds and diseases

UNIT CODE :
AHCCHM307

Unit description :
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.
UNIT NAME
Prepare and apply chemicals to control pest, weeds and diseases

UNIT CODE
AHCIRG338

Troubleshoot irrigation systems

UNIT CODE :
AHCIRG338

Unit description :
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to locate and identify irrigation system faulty components and blockages, shut down and isolate components, replace faulty components, clear blockages and return irrigation system to normal operating status.
UNIT NAME
Troubleshoot irrigation systems

UNIT CODE
AHCLSC320

Install water features

UNIT CODE :
AHCLSC320

Unit description :
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to install water features, including preparing for work, setting out and preparing site, installing water feature and accessories, checking and cleaning up site. Water features may include waterfalls, ponds, waterways and fountains. They may be prefabricated as supplied by irrigation suppliers and garden centres or formed on site.
UNIT NAME
Install water features

UNIT CODE
AHCLSC318

Erect timber structures and features

UNIT CODE :
AHCLSC318

Unit 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.
UNIT NAME
Erect timber structures and features

UNIT CODE
AHCLSC321

Install metal structures and features

UNIT CODE :
AHCLSC321

Unit description :
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to install metal structures and features as a component of landscape project works, including preparing for work, setting out site, preparing and cutting metal components, assembling and erecting structure, checking and cleaning up site.
UNIT NAME
Install metal structures and features

UNIT CODE
AHCMOM213

Operate and maintain chainsaws

UNIT CODE :
AHCMOM213

Unit description :
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to safely operate a hand-held chainsaw and maintain it in working condition.
UNIT NAME
Operate and maintain chainsaws

UNIT CODE
AHCMOM304

Operate machinery and equipment

UNIT CODE :
AHCMOM304

Unit description :
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to operate and maintain machinery and equipment.
UNIT NAME
Operate machinery and equipment

UNIT CODE
AHCPCM204

Recognise plants

UNIT CODE :
AHCPCM204

Unit description :
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.
UNIT NAME
Recognise plants

UNIT CODE
AHCPCM205

Fell small trees

UNIT CODE :
AHCPCM205

Unit description :
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare for tree felling, fell small trees and complete felling operations where hazards have been assessed as low risk.

Pre-requisite unit :
AHCMOM213
UNIT NAME
Fell small trees

UNIT CODE
AHCPMG301

Control weeds

UNIT CODE :
AHCPMG301

Unit description :
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.
UNIT NAME
Control weeds

UNIT CODE
AHCPMG302

Control plant pests, diseases and disorders

UNIT CODE :
AHCPMG302

Unit description :
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.
UNIT NAME
Control plant pests, diseases and disorders

UNIT CODE
AHCTRF308

Establish turf

UNIT CODE :
AHCTRF308

Unit 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.
UNIT NAME
Establish turf

UNIT CODE
AHCWHS301

Contribute to work health and safety processes

UNIT CODE :
AHCWHS301

Unit description :
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to carry out enterprise work health and safety policies and procedures.
UNIT NAME
Contribute to work health and safety processes

UNIT CODE
AHCWRK317

Coordinate work site activities

UNIT CODE :
AHCWRK317

Unit description :
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to coordinate work site activities for small-scale projects.
UNIT NAME
Coordinate work site activities

UNIT CODE
RIIMPO318F

Conduct civil construction skid steer loader operations

UNIT CODE :
RIIMPO318F

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required operate a skid steer loader to load, haul and distribute materials.
UNIT NAME
Conduct civil construction skid steer loader operations

UNIT CODE
RIIMPO320F

Conduct civil construction excavator operations

UNIT CODE :
RIIMPO320F

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to operate excavator operations to lift carry and place materials.
UNIT NAME
Conduct civil construction excavator operations

Note: For some courses, not all electives are available at all campuses.

Ways to study

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On Campus

You'll learn face to face with a teacher in a classroom or simulated workplace environment. You may access learning materials through our online learning management system Connect. Learn more
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CAMPUS	STUDY MODE	START DATE	DURATION	WORKLOAD	WHAT YOU'LL PAY
Ashmore	On Campus	28 Jan 2025	up to 1 year	Full time 2 days per week Thursday, Friday	Fee-Free TAFE: $0 Fee-Free TAFE is a government initiative covering some or all of your course fees for eligible students. Learn more Concession: $935 Fee concessions may apply to this subsidised course for eligible students. Learn more Subsidised: $1,635 There are a range of government funded courses available for eligible students. Learn more Full fee: $7,195 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. More Apply
Ashmore On Campus Online Time How much of the course will be delivered online. 0% On Campus Time 100% START DATE The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 28 Jan 2025 The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. DURATION The total length of time it takes to complete the course. up to 1 year The total length of time it takes to complete the course. Workload The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. Full time 2 days per week Thursday, Friday The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. WHAT YOU'LL PAY Fee-Free TAFE: $0 Fee-Free TAFE is a government initiative covering some or all of your course fees for eligible students. Learn more Concession: $935 Fee concessions may apply to this subsidised course for eligible students. Learn more Subsidised: $1,635 There are a range of government funded courses available for eligible students. Learn more Full fee: $7,195 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. Class format Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. Teacher-led, Scheduled Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. VIRTUAL CLASS Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). No Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). ASSESSMENT The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. On-Campus The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. TEACHER COMMS The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Less Ask a question Apply

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CAMPUS	APPRENTICESHIP / TRAINEESHIPS	DELIVERY MODE
Ipswich	Apprenticeship	WORKPLACE Workplace	DROP IN DAYS Drop in days	BLOCK TRAINING Block training	DAY RELEASE Day release	MOBILE VAN Mobile van	Online Online
Grovely	Apprenticeship	WORKPLACE Workplace	DROP IN DAYS Drop in days	BLOCK TRAINING Block training	DAY RELEASE Day release	MOBILE VAN Mobile van	Online Online

CAMPUS	APPRENTICESHIP / TRAINEESHIPS	DELIVERY MODE
Ashmore	Apprenticeship	WORKPLACE Workplace	DROP IN DAYS Drop in days	BLOCK TRAINING Block training	DAY RELEASE Day release	MOBILE VAN Mobile van	Online Online

CAMPUS	APPRENTICESHIP / TRAINEESHIPS	DELIVERY MODE
Nambour	Apprenticeship	WORKPLACE Workplace	DROP IN DAYS Drop in days	BLOCK TRAINING Block training	DAY RELEASE Day release	MOBILE VAN Mobile van	Online Online

CAMPUS	APPRENTICESHIP / TRAINEESHIPS	DELIVERY MODE
Toowoomba	Apprenticeship	WORKPLACE Workplace	DROP IN DAYS Drop in days	BLOCK TRAINING Block training	DAY RELEASE Day release	MOBILE VAN Mobile van	Online Online

CAMPUS	APPRENTICESHIP / TRAINEESHIPS	DELIVERY MODE
Cairns	Apprenticeship	WORKPLACE Workplace	DROP IN DAYS Drop in days	BLOCK TRAINING Block training	DAY RELEASE Day release	MOBILE VAN Mobile van	Online Online
Townsville - Trade Training Centre Bohle	Apprenticeship	WORKPLACE Workplace	DROP IN DAYS Drop in days	BLOCK TRAINING Block training	DAY RELEASE Day release	MOBILE VAN Mobile van	Online Online

Studying on campus is a great way to enjoy the benefits of face-to-face education in a way that is far removed from a typical school. No matter which campus you choose, you know that you will be learning in an adult environment where you will be respected and nurtured. Attend a campus to learn face-to-face with a teacher in one of our learning spaces; such as a classroom, workshop, laboratory or simulated environments, or interact with teachers using real-time video or web conference tools. Learn more

Courses delivered on campus may have a combination of online and classroom based learning. Students are expected to undertake additional personal study to complete the course requirements.

At TAFE Queensland, we understand that employers need options and flexibility in employee training. We are committed to delivering the flexible training plans you need to get the job done. Choose from workplace training, block training, drop in days, mobile training, day release, online or a mix of all these options. Learn more

You must already be employed to enrol as an apprentice or trainee with TAFE Queensland. Speak to your employer about choosing TAFE Queensland as your Supervising Registered Training Organisation (SRTO).

Costs:

Eligible apprentices and trainees that meet the Queensland state funding requirements will be charged a set fee per nominal hour. These fees are calculated at a regulated rate of $1.60 per nominal hour. Concession rates apply for students who hold a current Health Care Card or who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.

Non-funded apprentices and trainees will be charged a fee for service cost. These will be confirmed prior to the commencement of training.
Information regarding costs will be outlined on the agreed training plan, which will be provided to the employer and apprentice or trainee at time of induction.

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Certificate III in Landscape Construction (AHC30921)

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Certificate III in Landscape Construction

COURSE CODE: AHC30921

Payment Options

How can I pay for this course?

No matter what your circumstances, TAFE Queensland has a payment option to suit you. If you are unsure of what’s right for you, get in touch. We’re here to help.

Payment plan

If you have difficulty paying for the full cost of a course upfront, you may be eligible for a payment plan.

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Upfront payment

This may be the full fee for the course, or the student contribution amount if you are eligible for a subsidy or concession.

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Entry requirements

There are no formal entry requirements for this course.

Selection criteria

As part of the selection criteria for this program it is highly recommended that students:

Have completed year 10 or be of mature age.
Possess sound literacy, numeracy and computer skills.

Apprenticeship pathway
To study an apprenticeship program you must be indentured as an apprentice with your employer.

Employers need to be able to provide the necessary human and physical resources to qualify for an apprentice.

Find out more on how to become an apprentice or trainee

Resources required

It is recommended that you have access to a reliable internet connection to access TAFE Queensland's online learning system Connect, and a computer with up-to-date software, including Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat Reader. This equipment and software is available for use at all TAFE Queensland locations.

You will also be required to have access to and bring to class:

a light long sleeved shirt
protective footwear with safety toe cap and non-slip soles to AS2210
safety glasses
ear muffs or plugs
a sun safe hat
sunscreen
secateurs
rubber dishwashing gloves
gardening gloves

You may also be required to have access to an 8m retractable tape measure and calculator for select units.

Assessment methods

Skill and knowledge assessments are an essential step in progressing through your course. You may be assessed in a number of ways while you are studying at TAFE Queensland, including observation, written assessment, questioning, portfolios, work samples, third-party feedback, and through recognition of prior learning. Read more about assessment methods.

Pathways

University pathways

If you want to go on to further study at university, TAFE Queensland has a pathway option to get you there. In many cases, completing one of our diplomas may give you a full year of credit towards a degree with one of our partner universities.

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How to apply

Direct application

If you're ready to get started, simply hit the Apply Now button on your preferred course information page and get your application underway online.

Course disclaimer

All information was accurate at time of publication, however TAFE policies, tuition fees and course content is subject to change without notice. Course commencement is dependent on sufficient enrolment numbers. Timetable information is subject to change prior to commencement and/or during the duration of your course.

Recognition of prior learning (RPL) and credit transfers

Fast track your way to a formal qualification by earning credit for the things you already know. We can assess your skills, directly apply credits from previous successful study, and give you advanced standing in your course.

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Course overview

What can I do?

Course outcome:

Construction Skills Queensland (CSQ) Funding

Fee-Free TAFE

Core units

Elective units

Ashmore

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Certificate III in Landscape Construction

Payment Options

How can I pay for this course?

Payment plan

Upfront payment

Entry requirements

Selection criteria

Resources required

Assessment methods

Pathways

University pathways

How to apply

Direct application

Course disclaimer

Recognition of prior learning (RPL) and credit transfers

Related courses

Diploma of Landscape Design

Careers

Certificate III in Horticulture

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