Skill set Outline
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Design Roof Gardens, Vertical Gardens and Green Facades Skill Set
Design Roof Gardens, Vertical Gardens and Green Facades Skill Set
Skill set
National Code
AHCSS00114
AHCSS00114
State Code
AE427
AE427
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
AQF Level
—
Field of Education
—
Skillset Type
National
Original TGA Release Date
24/12/2020
Current Release Date
24/12/2020
Current Release Number
1.00
Approved Date
21/05/2021
Nominal Hours
360
Duration
1 Semester
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 24/12/2020 | Current | Approved |
Description
This skill set is designed to cover the knowledge and skills required to design roof gardens, vertical gardens and green facades for commercial and or residential projects, in consultation with building, landscape and horticultural professionals. It includes applying knowledge of the functions, benefits and characteristics of roof gardens, vertical gardens and green walls, national, state, territory and local authorities' policy, procedure and permit requirements, building regulations and horticultural requirements to designs, as well as the selection of growing media and plants, planning for maintenance requirements and producing project plans.
Pathway Information
These units of competency provide credit towards a range of qualifications in the AHC Agriculture, Horticulture and Conservation and Land ManagementTraining Package, including:
AHC42020 Certificate IV in Landscape
AHC50416 Diploma of Horticulture
AHC50616 Diploma of Landscape Design.
These units of competency also build on skills and knowledge attained in AHC Certificates III and IV in Landscape Construction, Landscape and Horticulture from the AHC Agriculture, Horticulture and Conservation and Land Management Training Package to provide specialist skills in roof garden, vertical garden and green facade infrastructure.
AHC42020 Certificate IV in Landscape
AHC50416 Diploma of Horticulture
AHC50616 Diploma of Landscape Design.
These units of competency also build on skills and knowledge attained in AHC Certificates III and IV in Landscape Construction, Landscape and Horticulture from the AHC Agriculture, Horticulture and Conservation and Land Management Training Package to provide specialist skills in roof garden, vertical garden and green facade infrastructure.
Licensing / Regulatory Information
Licensing, legislative or certification requirements may apply to the work undertaken in this skill set in some jurisdictions. Users are advised to check with the relevant regulatory authorities.
Target Group
This skill set is for experienced horticultural, landscaping, landscape design and/or construction workers, builders or developers who design roof gardens, vertical gardens and green facades in association with specialists and building professionals.
Suggested words for statement of attainment
These competencies from the AHC Agriculture, Horticulture and Conservation and Land Management Training Package meet industry requirements for planning and designing roof gardens, vertical gardens and green facades.
General notes
Schedule
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OCS62 | AHCGRI501 | Design roof gardens | 120 | Unit of competency |
| OCT78 | AHCPCM512 | Design specialised landscape | 120 | Unit of competency |
| OCU10 | AHCGRI502 | Design vertical gardens and green facades | 120 | Unit of competency |
