
Certificate II in Landscaping
Vocational Education and Training Delivered to Secondary Students
National course code: AHC21621
With a Certificate II in Landscaping, you’ll develop skills in basic landscaping techniques, machinery operation and the use of powered and non-powered hand tools. You’ll gain knowledge of essential workplace skills, such as health and safety and environmentally sustainable work practices, and graduate ready to seek work in the industry or continue your study in landscape design or in conservation and land management.
- Wantirna campus
- two years part-time
- Wednesday 8.30am – 3.30pm
- classroom/simulated nursery/online delivery
- materials fee: Year 1=$230, Year 2=$230
- Required clothing and equipment: work boots, long-sleeve top (NO singlets), hat, drink bottle, pencil case with pens, pencils and erasers, and an exercise book.
Units of competency
Note: All units must be completed over 2 years to be eligible for the qualification
Unit code | Unit name | Nominal hours | Compulsory/Elective |
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AHCLSC208 | Install aggregate paths | 20 | Compulsory |
AHCMOM203 | Operate basic machinery and equipment | 20 | Compulsory |
AHCPCM204 | Recognise plants | 40 | Compulsory |
AHCINF203 | Maintain properties and structures | 30 | Elective |
AHCIRG219 | Assist with low volume irrigation operations | 40 | Elective |
AHCMOM204 | Undertake operational maintenance of machinery | 30 | Elective |
AHCTRF207 | Renovate grassed areas | 40 | Elective |
AHCWRK204 | Work effectively in industry | 20 | Elective |
Total nominal hours | 240 |
Unit code | Unit name | Nominal hours | Compulsory/Elective |
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AHCLSC201 | Assist with landscape construction work | 30 | Compulsory |
AHCLSC202 | Construct low-profile timber or modular retaining walls | 50 | Compulsory |
AHCLSC204 | Lay paving | 30 | Compulsory |
AHCPGD201 | Plant trees and shrubs | 20 | Compulsory |
AHCPGD202 | Prepare and maintain plant displays | 35 | Elective |
AHCWHS201 | Participate in work health and safety processes | 20 | Compulsory |
RIISAM203E | Use hand and power tools | 80 | Elective |
Total nominal hours | 265 |
Note: This course is currently in transition. The course code, title, units and content may change.
Outcomes
On successful completion of this program, students will:
- VCE: be eligible for up to five units of credit towards their VCE at Units 1 and 2 level.
- Qualification: be eligible for the award of AHC21621 Certificate II in Landscaping.
Complementary studies include Biology and Environmental Science.
Career opportunities include landscape designer, landscape gardener, conservation worker, parks and gardens manager, groundskeeper, sports turf manager.
Pathways and further study
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*Course not offered by Swinburne University of Technology.
How to apply for VET Delivered to Secondary Students
Essentially, we’re in partnership with you and your school. You speak to your school and they coordinate your application with Swinburne. Seek out your school’s VET or careers coordinator for course recommendations and discuss your options. Then, when you’ve decided on a VETDSS course that fits, your school will forward your application directly to us.
To be eligible for consideration for a VETDSS program you must be currently enrolled in Year 10, 11 or 12.
You’ll receive notification from your school about the outcome of your application. Successful? More information about enrolment will follow.
If there is greater demand than course places available, you’ll be placed on a waiting list. So, take note of our key application dates to allow time for your school-endorsed application to get to us.
Please refer to Swinburne's policies and regulations for student rights and responsibilities while on campus.
Course costs
The costs associated with Swinburne VETDSS programs is invoiced directly to schools. For more information on course costs, it’s best to contact your school’s VET or careers coordinator.
2023 key dates
Applications | |
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First round applications open | Monday 15 August 2022 |
First round applications close | Sunday 9 October 2022 |
Schools notified | Monday 17 October 2022 |
Late applications open | Wednesday 19 October 2022 |
Late applications close | Tuesday 31 January 2023 |
Note: These dates are indicative only.
Enrolment and Orientation
Orientation for courses at Wantirna campus and Croydon campus is scheduled for Wednesday 30 November 2022.
When you’ve completed your enrolment and we’ve seen you on campus for orientation, you’ll attend Swinburne one day per week for training while continuing at your secondary school.
Courses commence the week of Monday 30 January 2023.
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Contact the VET Delivered to Secondary Students team
Have questions? If you would like more information about Swinburne's Vocational Education and Training Delivered to Secondary Students, please call us on 1300 275 794 or email VETDSS@swinburne.edu.au.