TAFE Queensland
Certificate III in Landscape Construction
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)Not currently employed?
Contact a Group Training Organisation (GTO) such as MEGT, Apprenticeship Support Australia, or MAS National for guidance and placement opportunities .
Get a head start on your landscaping career with this entry-level course. This course will give you the skills to construct landscaping projects and renew and maintain existing gardens.
According to the Australian Government's Job Outlook service, the number of people working as landscape gardeners grew strongly over the past five years. The industry is expected to see strong future growth, ensuring your skills will be in high demand when you graduate.
You'll develop the knowledge and skills required to install drainage, construct brick, block and concrete structures, provide information on plants, and cost out projects. Our highly experienced staff are still strongly embedded in the industry and will give you the one-on-one guidance you need to succeed.
Successful completion of this course will qualify you to work as a landscape gardener, greenskeeper, or parks and gardens tradesperson.
Delivery mode
TAFE Queensland offers this course through the following delivery modes:
Traineeship
Work and gain real-world experience while earning a qualification.
- Fitzsimmons Street, Keperra
- Corner Mary and Byrne Streets, Bundamba
- Corner Heeb Street and Benowa Road, Ashmore
- 100 Bridge Street, Toowoomba
- Gatton, Newton, Eureka and Wilkinson Streets, Cairns
- 763 Ingham Road, Bohle
- 91 Windsor Road, Nambour
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Course fees
- SA Subsidised Training This training may be subsidised by the SA Government for eligible individuals. Places are limited.
- QLD Subsidised Training This training may be subsidised by the QLD Government for eligible individuals. Places are limited.
For more information about this course and payment options please enquire now.
Career opportunities
The Certificate III in Landscape Construction will prepare you for the following roles.
Landscaper
A Landscaper develops outdoor areas with plants and trees as well as non-living features such as paths and structures. You might create a design fo...
Garden Designer
A Garden Designer plans and creates gardens for community areas or private residences. You might liaise with clients to develop ideas and come up w...
Landscape Labourer
A Landscape Labourer helps with the creation of green spaces such as parks, public areas or private residential gardens. You might prepare a site f...
Landscape Manager
A Landscape Manager oversees landscaping projects in private residences or community areas. You might come up with a design for an area including p...
Arborist Trainee
An Arborist Trainee assists with cutting and pruning trees in a range of settings. You’ll work alongside qualified arborists to fell trees that are...
Climbing Arborist
A Climbing Arborist uses harness and rigging systems to cut, trim and fell trees and branches. You’ll assess the structure and health of a tree and...
Arborist
An Arborist cuts and trims the branches of trees or shrubs to remove unsafe or decaying limbs. You may also completely fell trees when required. Ar...
Greenkeeper
A Greenkeeper cares for a range of sporting fields, most commonly golf courses. You’ll maintain greens, fairways and other areas of the course to e...
Irrigation Assistant
Irrigation Assistants install and maintain irrigation systems in a range of settings. You might specialise in agricultural irrigation or work on sy...
About TAFE Queensland
TAFE Queensland is Queensland's largest, most experienced training provider. TAFE Queensland deliver practical, industry-relevant training across a range of industries from entry-level certificates to bachelor degrees, at more than 50 locations in Queensland.
