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Certificate II in Parks and Gardens
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AHC20624
You have spent your days maintaining the green spaces that our communities rely on. We are currently establishing partnerships with Registered Training Organisations to offer a recognition pathway for your practical skills in parks and gardens. Please register your interest to be notified as soon as this qualification becomes available for assessment.
About This Qualification
This qualification describes the skills and knowledge for supporting job roles in the parks and gardens industry including garden labourer. Individuals with this qualification carry out routine tasks under supervision where the work is predictable and structured with limited judgement requirements. Work must comply with work health and safety and environmental regulations and legislation that apply to the workplace. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Qualification Code
AHC20624
Training Package
AHC — Agriculture, Horticulture and Conservation and Land Management Training Package
AQF Level
Certificate II
Total Units
15 (7 core + 8 elective)
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
National Register
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Important: RPL It Australia is a student support service. All assessment and qualification issuance is conducted by our partner Registered Training Organisations (RTOs). RPL It does not deliver training, conduct assessments, or issue qualifications.
Career Outcomes
According to training.gov.au, this qualification supports the following roles:
| Role | Responsibilities |
|---|---|
| Parks and Gardens Worker | Maintaining the health and aesthetic of public green spaces, from weeding to large-scale planting. |
| Garden Labourer | Supporting the installation and upkeep of residential and commercial garden beds under supervision. |
| Grounds Maintenance Worker | Ensuring turf and landscaped areas in institutional settings remain safe and well-presented. |
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Could RPL Be Right for You?
Experience can be evidence.
RPL is the process that helps you demonstrate it.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a formal assessment process that evaluates the skills, knowledge, and experience you've gained through your career to determine whether you meet the requirements of a nationally recognised qualification. It isn't a shortcut — it applies the same assessment standards as any other pathway.
RPL typically involves:
A review of your work experience against the qualification requirements
Compilation of an evidence portfolio demonstrating your competency
Assessment by a qualified assessor from a Registered Training Organisation
If gaps are identified, targeted training to build on your existing expertise
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RPL isn't the right pathway for everyone. If you don't have substantial, relevant, and current industry experience, a traditional study pathway may serve you better.
Our approach:
“We'd rather guide you to the right pathway than enrol you in the wrong one.”
What Kind of Experience Counts?
If RPL becomes available for this qualification, the types of experience and evidence that would typically be relevant include:
Work History & Roles
- ✓Position descriptions for garden labourer or parks maintenance roles
- ✓Employment contracts from landscaping firms or local councils
- ✓A detailed resume outlining your experience in horticulture
Plant Care & Maintenance
- ✓Records or site photos of pruning shrubs and small trees
- ✓Plant identification logs or garden maintenance schedules
- ✓Evidence of planting and establishing new trees and shrubs
Machinery & Safety
- ✓Pre-start equipment checklists for mowers and basic machinery
- ✓Workplace health and safety site inductions and risk assessments
- ✓Maintenance logs for horticultural tools and equipment
Turf & Displays
- ✓Work orders for turf establishment or lawn renovation
- ✓Photos of prepared and maintained plant displays
- ✓Evidence of assisting with soil preparation or irrigation
Certifications & Training
- ✓Current First Aid certificate (HLTAID011)
- ✓Chemical application cards or spray logs under supervision
- ✓Tickets for chainsaw operation or traffic control
This is general guidance based on training.gov.au. Specific requirements will be confirmed by the delivering RTO's assessor when RPL becomes available.
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Related Qualifications
Other qualifications in the Agriculture, Horticulture and Conservation and Land Management Training Package.
Advanced Diploma
Advanced Diploma of Agribusiness Management
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Advanced Diploma
Advanced Diploma of Arboriculture
AHC60524
Advanced Diploma
Advanced Diploma of Conservation and Ecosystem Management
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Certificate I
Certificate I in Agriculture
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Certificate I
Certificate I in Conservation and Ecosystem Management
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