Certificate III in Landscape Construction

Please note that the fees displayed are for 2025 and may change for 2026 commencements

Overview

This is the base qualification required to gain a registration with the Building Commission of Victoria or a structural landscape licence in NSW. You will learn skills with paving, retaining walls, concreting, drainage and plant identification and establishment. This trade-level course could lead you to work as a self-employed landscape contractor or become a tradesperson or supervisor for a landscape company or a local government landscape crew.

Delivery Methods

• On-campus – The majority of teaching and assessment is conducted on-campus
• Apprenticeship – Teaching and assessment will be required to be conducted as part of an apprenticeship

Locations

• McKoy Street, Wodonga Vic (Main campus)

When You Can Start

Any time, as this course runs in conjunction with your employment.

When You Can Enrol

Once you are notified that your apprenticeship has been activated, Wodonga TAFE Horticulture department will contact you for enrolment details.

Duration

Part-time: 3 Years Apprenticeship, Part-time: 4 Years

Schedule

Start anytime, on campus! Year 1, Year 2 & Year 3 Apprentices: 8 x 4 day blocks Time: 8.30am-4:30pm

The remainder of the learning and assessment is completed at your workplace.

Requirements

•You need basic literacy and numeracy skills.
•You must be employed in the field and/or currently undertaking a apprenticeship.

Assessment

The assessments will enable students to demonstrate the underpinning knowledge, skills and attributes required to meet the course outcomes. These will involve the assessment of your practical and theoretical knowledge through written assignments and practical project work.

Skills developed

•Costing, planning and setting out a site for a project


•Drainage and retaining walls


•Soil profiling and OHS processes


•Plants and their cultures


•Implement plant establishment programs


•Construct landscape features using concrete, stone and brick and/or blocks

Compulsory Units

AHCWHS302 Contribute to workplace health and safety processes
AHCIRG345 Install pressurised irrigation systems
AHCLSC321 Install metal structures and features
AHCMOM304 Operate machinery and equipment
AHCTRF308 Establish turf
AHCDRG305 Install drainage systems
AHCLSC311 Set out site for construction works
AHCLSC312 Construct brick and block structures and features
AHCLSC313 Construct stone structures and features, and install stone cladding
AHCLSC316 Implement a paving project
AHCLSC317 Construct landscape features using concrete
AHCLSC319 Implement a retaining wall project
AHCPCM306 Provide information on plants and their culture
AHCPGD307 Implement a plant establishment program
AHCSOL304 Implement soil improvements for garden and turf areas
RIIMPO318F Conduct civil construction skid steer loader operations
RIIMPO320F Conduct civil construction excavator operations

Certification

By successfully completing this course you will receive an AQF Qualification

Fees

Government Funded $3,050.00 (Tuition $3,050.00, Materials $0.00)
Concession $610.00 (Tuition $610.00, Materials $0.00)
Fee For Service $6,100.00 (Tuition $6,100.00, Materials $0.00)

Fees Additional Information

Please note that the fees displayed are for 2025 and may change for 2026 commencements.

Careers

•Self-employed Landscape contractor
•Tradesperson or supervisor for a landscape company or local government landscape crew

How to apply

Apply online now via the ‘Apply now’ button. If the course is not available for online application, register your details via the ‘Enquire Now’ form to be notified when future dates are scheduled.

Please note: We reserve the right to close course intakes early. Many courses have limited places and high demand. Early applications are recommended. We reserve the right to cancel intakes and courses if there are insufficient student numbers.

Please note: We reserve the right to close course intakes early. Many courses have limited places and high demand. Early applications are recommended. We reserve the right to cancel intakes and courses if there are insufficient student numbers.