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    You'll need to meet the following requirements and answer application questions to successfully apply for this course. Please review the following information carefully.

    To complete the course you must meet the completion requirements.

    Course summary

    Certificate III in Landscape Construction
    Richmond

    Schedule Pace and number of hours.

    Part Time

    Start date First day of attendance online or on campus.

    20th Apr 2026

    Delivery Method of course delivery.

    Combination

    End date Final day of attendance online or on campus.

    30th Apr 2027

    Course duration Time required to complete this course.

    12 months

    Entry requirements

    Some courses require evidence of previous experience or study before you can enrol.

    • This course can be completed as part of an apprenticeship. Enquire today to check the eligibility requirements.

    Apprenticeship

    • Be employed as an apprentice in industry.

    • Register with an Apprenticeship Connect Australia Provider (ACAP) who will support your application.

    Non-apprenticeship

    • This course may also be offered as a non-apprenticeship. Enquire today to discuss your eligibility.

    Note

    • You may be eligible for the Trade Pathways for Experienced Workers (TPEW) program. This subsidised program recognises your industry experience and runs at selected TAFE NSW locations. Learn more about TPEW.

    Additional requirements

    To make sure this delivery option is the right fit for you, we will need you to demonstrate that you can meet the additional requirements below.

    To qualify for the Trade Pathways for Experienced Workers program, you must:

    • Be 21 years or older at the time of enrolment as shown by your photo ID

    • Have at least 3 years of work experience in your trade including 12 months in Australia

    • Be currently working in the construction industry or have worked in it within the last 5 years

    • Not be a registered apprentice or trainee. If your apprenticeship was cancelled it must have ended more than 6 months ago

    • Not be in Smart and Skilled training and complete 3 units of competency through recognition of prior learning

    • Live or work in NSW

    • Skilled migrant workers may be eligible, see our frequently asked questions for more information

    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

    • you must provide your own Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including appropriate steel capped footwear, appropriate clothing such as drill-cotton, full-length trousers and sleeved tops where required, glasses, ear protection and masks as needed.

    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.

    Find Your Fit

    This simple tool guides you to a suitable course level based on your foundation skills and confidence.

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    Completion requirements

    During your study, you'll need to meet specific requirements to complete your coursework. Your teacher will let you know when you need to provide evidence of:

    • A general construction induction card (commonly known as a white card) – you will need this before you can enter a construction site.

    Next steps

    • Complete your application through our online portal. A teacher will assess your application to offer you a place if you meet the entry requirements for the course.

    Confirm to continue

    You will need to provide evidence for the entry requirements listed above

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