Certificate III in Landscape Construction
- National Course Code: AHC30916
- TAFE NSW code: AHC30916-01V03-22PAD-008
Location – Padstow (Apprenticeship)
Attendance
Part Time
Course Start Date
Anytime
Study Commitment
7 Hours per week
Duration
2.5 years
- Nationally Recognised Training
- Apprenticeship Allowed
- This training is fully government-subsidised under JobTrainer
- Non Government Subsidised
Course Details
The nationally recognised Certificate III in Landscape Construction will pave the way for your career in landscaping to take shape. You will gain a range of trade skills, build a strong foundation of landscaping theory and hands-on knowledge and learn to transform a plain space into a natural oasis.
LEARN NEW SKILLS
Through a mix of theory and practical coursework, learn to:
- Construct landscape features
- Use concrete, stone, bricks and blocks
- Understand soil and plant profiles
- Install drainage systems
- Cost, plan and set out a site for a project
- Establish turf
- Apply chemicals
DEVELOP YOUR TALENT
Develop the attributes to help you get ahead:
- A desire to work outdoors
- The ability to get your hands dirty
- Effective communication
- Attention to detail
ACHIEVE YOUR GOALS
Completing this course provides you with:
- Skills and knowledge to start your own sole trader business
Career opportunities:
- Landscaper
- Sole trader
- Contractor
This course is superseded. You can still enrol in this course, and you will be contacted if you need to transition into the next version when it is available.
When you study with TAFE NSW, we want you to succeed. Entry requirements allow us to make sure that you have the right pre-existing knowledge and skills to achieve your chosen qualification. You will need to provide evidence that you meet the requirements listed in this section.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
TAFE NSW offers the Certificate III in Landscape Construction as an apprenticeship. There may also be options available for you to study as a non-apprentice.
Apprenticeship
To be eligible for this course, you must:
- Be employed as an apprentice in the landscaping industry as evidenced by a letter of support from your employer
- Submit your Training Plan Proposal (TPP) with your application
Non-apprenticeship
Enquire today and one of our Apprenticeship and Traineeship team will help you understand any eligibility or entry requirements.
WORK PLACEMENT
There is no work placement requirement for this qualification. As an apprentice, you will gain your experience on-the-job with your employer.
If you are enrolling as a non-apprentice, you need to be in relevant employment or have access to appropriate simulated workplace environments in order to meet the course completion requirements.
LICENSING REQUIREMENTS
When you successfully complete the Certificate III in Landscape Construction you can apply for licensing with NSW Fair Trading. NSW Fair Trading is the licensing and regulatory authority for trades and contractor authorities in NSW.
You must have a licence before you do any residential building work in NSW, including structural landscaping, that is valued at more than $5000 (including GST) in labour and materials.
IS THIS COURSE RIGHT FOR YOU?
To be prepared for this course, we recommend that you have:
- Literacy, computer literacy and numeracy skills at Year 10 high school level
- A reasonable level of fitness to use wheelbarrows, do repetitive lifting and be on your feet for long periods
- Confident communication and problem-solving skills
If you need help preparing for study, contact us about your options.
IS THIS COURSE RIGHT FOR YOU?
To be prepared for this course, it is recommended that you have:
- Literacy, computer literacy and numeracy skills at Year 10 high school level
- A reasonable level of fitness to use wheelbarrows, do repetitive lifting and be on your feet for long periods of time
- Confident communication and problem solving skills
If you need help preparing for study, contact us about your options.
LICENSING REQUIREMENTS
When you successfully complete the Certificate III in Landscape Construction you can apply for licensing with NSW Fair Trading. NSW Fair Trading is the licensing and regulatory authority for trades and contractor authorities in NSW.
You must have a licence before you do any residential building work in NSW, including structural landscaping, that is valued at more than $5000 (including GST) in labour and materials.
The nationally recognised Certificate III in Landscape Construction will pave the way for your career in landscaping to take shape. You will gain a range of trade skills, build a strong foundation of landscaping theory and hands-on knowledge and learn to transform a plain space into a natural oasis.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
With 130 locations across the state, TAFE NSW tailors qualifications to meet the needs of the local community and specific student groups (like apprentices, fast-tracked and online students). To make sure this course is the right fit for you, we will need you to demonstrate that you can meet the additional requirements below.
To be enrolled in this course, you need to be able to provide evidence that you are:
- an apprentice (you will work in industry and study at the same time)
- employed full time
- signed up with an Apprentice Network Provider and have a Training Plan Proposal
- seeking to gain skills and knowledge to become a qualified after successful completion
To successfully complete this course, you will need:
- to attend all classes
- to complete and pass all assessment events by the due date
Discover the skills you need, for the job you want at a TAFE NSW Information Session.
INFORMATION SESSIONS
There are no information sessions currently scheduled for this course.
STUDY COMMITMENT
This is a part-time day, face to face delivery course. You will need to attend approximately 7 hours of class, over 1 day a week, for 2.5 years.
You may also be required to complete approximately 14 hours of additional study each week outside of class hours, including research, private study practice and assessment work.
IS THIS COURSE RIGHT FOR YOU?
This course offering is designed for people who are:
- apprentices, currently working in the Industry.
We offer student services and study support to ensure you can achieve your goals. Learn about TAFE NSW Student Services
As a TAFE NSW student in this course, you will have access to:
- LinkedIn Learning (formerly Lynda.com)
- Smarthinking - after hours online study support service
- Easy computing online short courses
- Access to local TAFE libraries
- Accessibility and Disability Support Services
- Access to Read&Write learning support software at TAFE and at home
Apprenticeship: Australian Apprenticeships training can be on-the-job, off-the-job or a combination of both. TAFE NSW will negotiate your attendance and study pattern with you and your employer.
This is a fully government-subsidised JobTrainer course. Eligibility criteria applies.
SMART AND SKILLED FEES
There are a range of study options for NSW Apprentices and eligible non-apprentices with relevant industry work experience in this course.
Under the NSW Government fee-free apprenticeship initiative, NSW apprentices that commence their training on or after 1 July 2018 may be eligible for fee-free training. Apprentices are required to provide evidence of their NSW apprenticeship to finalise their enrolment and applicable fees.
This course is also a TAFE NSW Trade Pathways Qualification and ideal if you have been working in this industry for an extended period of time but havent received a qualification. To be eligible to enrol as a non-apprentice and secure funding, you must firstly meet the Smart and Skilled eligibility criteria and be:
- over 21 years of age
- able to demonstrate and provide evidence of extensive industry experience and
- able to demonstrate relevant ongoing work experience and provide workplace evidence to support the achievement of competence.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
Students must provide their own personal protective clothing and equipment including ear muffs, gloves, safety vest and safety glasses, writing equipment, notepads and usb stick. You will also be required to provide some basic hand tools. A list will be provided to you on your first class.
READ BEFORE YOU ENROL
Learn about TAFE NSW Fees
Learn about TAFE NSW Payment/Funding
RECOGNITION
Recognition is a process of acknowledging previously completed qualifications, skills, knowledge or experience relevant to your course. This may reduce the amount of learning required, reduce your course fees and allow you to achieve your qualification faster.
Learn about Recognition at TAFE NSW Recognition
Before you can start an apprenticeship, you first need to find an employer in the industry you're interested in that will support you through your studies. You and your employer should contact an Apprenticeship Network Provider (ANP) and tell them you're interested in studying at TAFE NSW.
The ANP will help you and your employer to complete a Training Contract. Once you have a Training Contract, we will help you, your employer and the ANP to complete a Training Plan Proposal. Once you have both these documents, the ANP will lodge them with State Training Services, who will provide further advice about next steps.
Find out more: https://www.training.nsw.gov.au/apprenticeships_traineeships/index.html
For further information or assistance, call 131 601.
Core Units
| Number | Title |
|---|---|
| AHCDRG301 | Install drainage systems |
| AHCLSC301 | Set out site for construction works |
| AHCLSC302 | Construct landscape features using concrete |
| AHCLSC303 | Construct brick and block structures and features |
| AHCLSC305 | Construct stone structures and features |
| AHCLSC306 | Implement a paving project |
| AHCLSC307 | Implement a retaining wall project |
| AHCPCM302 | Provide information on plants and their culture |
| AHCPGD301 | Implement a plant establishment program |
| AHCSOL303 | Implement soil improvements for garden and turf areas |
| AHCWHS301 | Contribute to work health and safety processes |
Elective Units
| Number | Title |
|---|---|
| AHCLSC201 | Assist with landscape construction work |
| AHCLSC304 | Erect timber structures and features |
| AHCPGD304 | Implement a landscape maintenance program |
| CPCCCM3005 | Calculate costs of construction work |
Landscaper
Whether you're a school leaver, an aspiring apprentice, looking to kickstart a career, or you're upskilling, reskilling, or re-training, there's a TAFE NSW course to give you the skills you need for the job you want.
Course Location
Padstow (Apprenticeship)
Phone 131 601
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