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Course information
Type
On campusLearn in a face-to-face environment at a TAFE NSW campus.
Focus
Non-ApprenticeshipCourse specialisation
Schedule
Part TimeUp to 15 hours per week.
Duration
2 years 6 monthsTime required to complete this course.
Start date
9 Feb 2026First day of attendance online or on campus.
End date
20 Jun 2028Final day of attendance online or on campus.
Class details
Location
Proposed timetable
Mon evening, Tue eveningThe proposed timetable is a draft and will be confirmed by your teacher
Class time
6 hoursDedicated hours required each week in either online or on campus classes.
Additional study time
2 hoursThe minimum recommended hours you will need to commit to your studies outside of class hours. This may include private study, work placements and research.
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Application required
Some courses have entry requirements you need to meet before you can enrol. Our course information outlines what these requirements are and how you can apply.
Course fees
$0 to $17,140This is course may be available at a reduced cost. See fee types for eligibility criteria.
Reduced fee options
This training is subsidised by the NSW government. Eligibility criteria apply.
Additional information
Other things to know
Assessments
Assessments let you show what you've learned and check what you may need to work on.
Knowledge assessments: short answer, extended response, research tasks, multiple-choice questions, assignments.
Skills assessments: projects, case studies.
Practical skills assessments: demonstrations under observation.
Simulated workplace projects: scenario-based problem solving.
Work placement
Work placement gives you real experience and develops your skills.
Work placement opportunities, if any, will be confirmed with your teacher.
Materials needed
To complete this course, the following materials are required:
PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) including but not limited to appropriate clothing, a broad brimmed hat., some minor hand tools, 900mm spirit level and 8m retractable tape measure with an extimated cost of $350
Additional entry 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.
There are no additional requirements for this qualification.
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.
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
Course delivery
Studying on Campus
Learn in person, on a TAFE NSW campus. Depending on your course, your classroom could include purpose-built spaces like art studios, mechanical workshops, laboratories or bakeries. When you study on campus, you will receive a timetable of when you need to be on campus to attend.
Richmond
TAFE NSW Richmond is located northwest of Sydney in the Hawkesbury Valley, a five minute drive from the towns of Richmond and Windsor and a 20 minute walk from East Richmond train station.
With a focus on sustainability and renewable horticultural and livestock management practices, TAFE NSW Richmond focuses on how industry, community and learning expertise can help you to change lives and the future of industry practices.
Campus address
Cnr Blacktown & Campus Roads Richmond 2753
Parking on campus grounds is available.
Refer to your local bus timetables, visit transportnsw.info
East Richmond Station is 2100 metres from campus.
Facilities
TAFE NSW campuses work closely with the community and industry to ensure you have access to the industry standard technologies, equipment and facilities.
Blacksmithing and farriery facility
Cat foster care facility
Climate controlled animal care facility and aviaries
Eco skills training centre
Fully equipped, simulated veterinary nursing labs
Horse-racing track, ¼ sized
Horticultural centre of excellence, featuring:
Croquet lawn
Glasshouses
Landscaped gardens
Nursery
Orchard
Indoor dressage arena
Livestock handling facilities
Science laboratories
Stables capable of housing eight horses
Student support
We're here for you. Get help and assistance with nearly every aspect of your study life - from study support and student resources, to counselling, guidance, and help finding jobs or accommodation.
- Mon9 am - 5 pm
- Tue9 am - 5 pm
- Wed9 am - 5 pm
- Thu9 am - 5 pm
- Fri9 am - 5 pm
- SatClosed
- SunClosed
- Student Services Phone: 131 601
- Counselling and careers Phone: 131 601 Email: CounsellingandCareerDevelopmentSupport@tafensw.edu.au
- Disability services Phone: 131 601 Email: DisabilityandAccessStudentSupport@tafensw.edu.au