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AHC21616

Certificate II in Landscaping

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Re-shape and re-imagine urban landscapes

  • Are you wanting to start your career in landscaping?
  • Is the sunny outdoors your idea of a good time?
  • Want to build your foundation skills in Landscaping?

If you’re passionate about horticulture, plants and landscape gardening then Foundation Training Australia’s AHC21616 Certificate II in Landscaping is what you’re looking for.

This entry-level, nationally recognised qualification, will give you the practical skills and knowledge needed to recognise and identify plants, treat weeds, assist with landscape construction work and propagating plants.  A true catalyst for the career-driven, this course is designed to springboard you into an industry apprenticeship. Ask our team about the pathway options available to you!

Why Bother?

  • Nationally Recognised Qualification
  • Trade-qualified Trainers who know their stuff
  • Hands-on experience in a practical environment
  • Australia’s landscape industry generates more than $6 billion a year
  • Pathway to AHC30916 Certificate III in Landscape Construction

Job Prospects

Landscape labourer
Landscaping assistant

Study Mode

Pre-employment workshop or, onsite blended delivery.

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Subjects

15

Course Info
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I had an excellent trainer who helps me develop my landscaping skills and gave me the confidence to gain a full time apprenticeship!

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An in-depth look at the course, to download your own copy, click ‘get course guide’ above.

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What you’ll learn

Course Structure

This landscaping course is an entry-level trade qualification that gives you the skills, knowledge and experience to be competent and feel confident onsite.  It is aimed at anyone looking to start their career in landscaping.

Ways to Study

Ways to study

Worbook

Sometimes we like to do it old-school! If you’re better on the tools than on a computer – we’ve got your back! At FTA, we’re determined to ensure you learn how you learn best.

Pre-employment program

Open the door for full-time Apprenticeship opportunities with FTA’s pre-employment programs. These courses are specifically designed to build your capability and knowledge with job ready skills for your chosen trade.

Onsite Training

We like to think this is a bit of a game changer! Learn onsite, while you work. This means less time off the tools and more time focused on practical skills.

Subjects

To achieve this qualification, you must demonstrate competency in X core units and X elective units from the options below.

Core Units

  • AHCLSC201 Assist with landscape construction work
  • AHCLSC202 Construct low-profile timber or modular retaining walls
  • AHCLSC203 Install aggregate paths
  • AHCLSC204 Lay paving
  • AHCMOM203 Operate basic machinery and equipment
  • AHCPGD201 Plant trees and shrubs
  • AHCPCM201 Recognise plants
  • AHCWHS201 Participate in work health and safety processes

Suggested Electives

  • AHCINF203 Maintain properties and structures
  • AHCWRK209 Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
  • AHCWRK204 Work effectively in the industry
  • AHCWRK205 Participate in workplace communications
  • AHCPGD203 Prune shrubs and small trees
  • AHCPGD204 Transplant small trees
  • AHCPMG201 Treat weeds

Pathways

As a graduate, you have the opportunity to extend your training into an AHC30916 Certificate III in Landscape Construction under a full-time Apprenticeship. Ask out team about your career pathway options.

Career Opportunities

  • Landscape Labourer
  • Landscaping assistant
  • Grounds person
  • Community Groundskeeper

Course Duration

The course duration will vary depending on your experience, skills and chosen study mode. As a guide:

  • Fee for service: 6 -12 months subject to the amount of RPL awarded and subsequent Gap Training required.

Assessment

Your skills will be assessed through a mix of practical and theory tasks. Which is essentially showing us what you’ve learnt and how you do it.

Theory may be assessed Online or via Workbook. Practical Assessment will be conducted at your place of work or work site with fit for purpose facilities and equipment which are to be made available to your FTA trainer & Assessor for training and assessment purposes.

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Fee For Service

Fee For Service

Our flexible Fee For Service model accommodates individuals ready to start their qualification today while making ongoing, manageable payments.

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Learner Support

Our trainers have years of hands on experience in landscaping, providing you with unparalleled access to first-hand industry knowledge throughout your course.

Limitless Learning

We believe that everyone should be able to learn in inspiring ways. That’s why we deliver training how you learn best plus, you get your own Learning Engagement Officer to support your progress through the course.

Recognised Qualifications

This landscaping course is nationally recognised, so you can work anywhere in Australia with confidence.

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