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A Landscape Manager oversees landscaping projects in private residences or community areas. You might come up with a design for an area including plans and costings. Landscape Managers may liaise with clients on designs and source landscaping materials. You might prepare areas for work and plant trees and shrubs. Landscape Managers also construct pathways and retaining walls and install other features such as sculptures or seating.
Landscape Managers should be organised and able to work to a deadline and a budget. You’ll need a good understanding of horticulture and should enjoy working outdoors. It’s important that you can communicate well with clients and understanding their needs. Landscape Managers should have good leadership skills and be able to manage a team of workers.
There are 3 courses available for people who want to become a Landscape Manager.
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The AHC52021 Diploma of Landscape Construction Management equips individuals with the specialist skills and knowledge to manage complex landscape projects. It covers contract negotiation, budgeting, estimation, and tender preparation. Participants will gain technical expertise in site surveying, ensuring projects are completed accurately and sustainably. This qualification prepares individuals for managerial roles in the landscape industry, enabling them to take personal responsibility and exercise autonomy in advanced skilled activities, ensuring successful project outcomes. Enquire now for the full list of elective choices, entry requirements, and available enrolment dates..
Average duration: 14 months.
The AHC42021 Certificate IV in Landscape Construction Management equips students with the skills to supervise complex landscape projects. It covers costing, budgeting, plant establishment, and site maintenance, with a focus on sustainability and safety. This qualification prepares individuals for supervisory or managerial roles in the landscape industry, such as leading hand, foreperson, site supervisor, or construction manager. Graduates will be able to oversee landscape systems, solve technical problems, and supervise staff, ensuring efficient and effective project delivery. Enquire now for the full list of elective choices, entry requirements, and available enrolment dates..
An Advanced Diploma of Horticulture AHC60216 is great for farming professionals and horticulturalists who need management and leadership skills. This qualification focuses heavily on business administration and students choose up to 8 units from a range of electives in business analysis, strategic planning, and managing climate risk. The Advanced Diploma of Horticulture AHC60216 is a nationally recognised training qualification and part of the official Agriculture, Horticulture and Conservation and Land Management Training Package..
Average duration: 24 months.
In Australia, a full time Landscape Manager generally earns $1,350 per week ($70,200 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.
There has been a strong increase in employment numbers in this industry over the last five years. There are currently 20,000 people working in landscaping in Australia and many of them specialise as a Landscape Manager. Landscape Managers may find work across all regions of Australia.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
An Advanced Diploma of Horticulture is an ideal qualification if you’re planning a career as a Landscape Manager. This course will develop your management and leadership skills and cover a range of business administration topics. You’ll be able to choose elective subjects in business analysis, strategic planning and managing climate risk.
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Here are some potential career pathways within gardening and landscape design. Click on an occupation to learn more about the role and the qualifications that can help you get started in this industry.
Gardening
Garden Labourer
$960 weekly pay
Landscape Labourer
Garden Designer
$1,050 weekly pay
Gardener
Greenkeeper
Groundsperson
Horticulturalist
$1,150 weekly pay
Landscape Designer
$1,492 weekly pay
Landscaper
Head Gardener
$1,350 weekly pay
Landscape Manager
Landscape Design
Landscape Architect
$1,540 weekly pay
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