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Overview
About this course
Build the skills to become a landscaper with this trade-level qualification. Get on-site experience working with plants, soil and construction materials. Learn to create landscapes and structures and install irrigation and drainage systems.
Outcomes
What you'll gain
Learning outcomes
Through a mixture of theory and practical course work, learn to:
construct landscape features using stone and concrete
build a range of timber structures and features
construct brick and block structures
build retaining walls
provide information about plants
collect and prepare soils for testing.
Course outcomes
Learn core skills that prepare you for opportunities in your chosen field.
A nationally accredited Certificate III qualification.
A trade-level qualification.
The skills and knowledge to begin work as a landscape construction worker.
Strong pathways to continue your studies and improve your job options.
Suitability
Is this course right for you?
Entry requirements
This course requires evidence of previous experience or study before you can enrol.
Non-apprenticeship
There are no entry requirements. You can enrol now.
Apprenticeship
You must be employed as an apprentice in the industry.
Your Apprenticeship Connect Australia Provider (ACAP) must submit your Training Proposal Plan (TPP).
Visit our apprenticeships and traineeships page for more information.
Trade Pathways for Experienced Workers (TPEW)
At selected locations, you can complete this course through the Trade Pathways for Experienced Workers (TPEW) program. This subsidised program recognises your industry experience. To be eligible, you must meet specific age, work and experience requirements. Learn more about TPEW.
Completion requirements
During your study, you'll need to provide your teacher with the following evidence:
a general construction induction card (white card), which you need before entering a construction site.
Entry recommendations
To be prepared for this course, we recommend that you have:
a reasonable level of fitness to be able to do the manual tasks of a landscape construction job
your own personal protective equipment (PPE), including steel-capped boots, suitable work clothes and safety equipment.
The following foundation skills:
You can plan your work and try to solve problems on your own.
You can understand documents you see often in everyday life.
You can write short sentences or lists to share information.
You can speak clearly and explain your thoughts in a group.
You can solve maths problems you often see in real life.
You can use email, search the internet and open files.
We tailor our courses to meet local community needs, so some campuses may have extra entry requirements. Check your preferred location for details. Need help preparing? Contact us for support.
Find Your Fit
This simple tool guides you to a suitable course level based on your foundation skills and confidence.
Pathways
Future career and study options
Career pathways
Our graduates go onto roles like: landscaper and landscape gardener.
Licensing
In NSW you’ll need a structural landscaping licence to work on jobs worth over $5,000.
You’ll also need a plumbing license to connect irrigation systems to water mains.
Completing this qualification may help you get the licences you need. Extra eligibility requirements may apply. Check the current licensing requirements before applying.
Learn how to apply for licences for structural landscaping work, and plumbing, draining and gasfitting work.
Study pathways
Take your study further with other courses offered at TAFE NSW:
Previous study1 Course
Begin here to gain experience and confidence in this study area.
Further study1 Course
Advance your skills to take your career to the next level
Related study2 Courses
Learn core skills that prepare you for opportunities in your chosen field.
Your experience counts
At TAFE NSW, we recognise your previous study and work experience. You can apply for recognition of prior learning or a credit transfer with any of our courses. If you're successful you'll get your qualification faster.
Units
Units taught in this course
Courses are made up of a combination of both core and specialty units. In the Certificate III in Landscape Construction qualification, you’ll need to successfully complete 17 units of competency, including 10 core and 7 speciality units.
Please note, not all specialty units are offered at every TAFE NSW location. It is highly recommended that you check with your preferred campus for information about the specialty units offered at that location.
Core units - 10
Core units are central to the job outcomes of a particular industry or occupation. These are the units industry has agreed are essential to be capable and qualified at a particular study level.
Construct landscape features using concreteAHCLSC317
Implement a retaining wall projectAHCLSC319
Install drainage systemsAHCDRG305
Implement soil improvements for garden and turf areasAHCSOL304
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