Groundskeeper Short Course

Course duration: 412 hours

Work placement: 20 hours

Important note: Enrolment will be valid for up to 12 months. Find out more about our Guaranteed Work Placement here

The following units of competency are included in this short course:

• AHCPCM303 – Identify plant specimens
• AHCPCM308 – Identify and select plants
• AHCWHS302* – Contribute to workplace health and safety processes
• AHCWRK320* – Apply environmentally sustainable work practices
• AHCCHM307* – Prepare and apply chemicals to control pests, weeds and diseases
• AHCPMG301 – Control weeds
• AHCPMG302* – Control plant pests, diseases and disorders
• AHCPGD309* – Perform specialist amenity pruning
• AHCSOL304*- Implement soil improvements for garden and turf areas

*Unit has work placement component

Recommended Local Entry Requirements:

• Students are 16 years old at the time of Work Placement
• Have language, literacy and numeracy skills that ensure the ability to work independently with assistance from a support person where required, extract information from simple text, and communicate with trainers via email
• These skills are equivalent to those that would be required to successfully complete Year 10 or ACSF Level 3
• Perform basic mathematical calculations to determine rates of application relevant to plant & weed treatment
• Interpret textual information from a range of sources to identify relevant and key information to operate equipment, determine methods and rates for treatments
• Interpret textual, photographic and drawn information from a range of sources to identify relevant and key information about plant recognition
• Access to up to 3 people to participate in role plays and assessments
• Students must have a Unique Student Identifier (USI)

Physical Requirements:

• Students need to have a reasonable level of fitness, as the role involves physical tasks such as kneeling, lifting and handling heavy items up to 20kgs, and working with tools/equipment in a horticultural setting

Resource Requirements:

• Regular access to a computer, tablet or smartphone (note: there may be activities in the course that need to be completed using a desktop computer rather than a tablet or smartphone)
• Basic to intermediate computer or digital device skills, including the ability to make a short video
• An email address and regular access to a reliable internet connection
• Access to Microsoft Office or equivalent
• PDF reader software (e.g., Adobe Acrobat) installed on a computer or the digital device being used to access the course

Additional Requirements:

• The ability and willingness to study online lesson material and complete all assessment requirements for each unit of competency
• The ability to communicate directly with Alffie in English
• The ability to understand and follow detailed instructions in English given verbally or in writing
• Obtain any relevant mandatory industry checks required for Work Placement