Certificate III in Landscape Construction

AHC30916

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Course details

Kick start a career in landscape construction and gain practical skills to become a nationally recognised landscaper, trade assistant, gardener, or greenkeeper with the Certificate III in Landscape Construction AHC30916. This qualification will give you the skills and knowledge to start a landscape business or expand current services into larger landscape construction projects.

The Certificate III in Landscape Construction AHC30916 covers topics including drainage installation, landscape features, paving, retaining walls, and soft scape applications surrounding the implementation of plants to name a few. Completion of this course allows you to join a fast-growing sector and work in all classes of construction from residential, commercial, civil, government parks and gardens projects with the knowledge gained.

For those planning to get off the tools, this is your opportunity to start a small landscape construction business. Begin with small landscape construction works for your clients including delivering new turf, small paving and concrete works, and new plant areas. Then, when you’re ready, you will be able to employ staff, take on bigger jobs, and manage multiple sites.

This recognised qualification is relevant to today’s current industry standards and reflects the skills and competencies needed to grow a successful career or business. Graduates who are interested to become a registered builder could advance their career by completing the Certificate IV in Building and Construction (building) CPC40110 next, which allows you to work in a range of low-rise commercial work, increasing your income potential further.

*Please refer to your state building authority for further details regarding the licence application.

Note: It is a mandatory requirement that participants registering for full training in AHC30916 Certificate III in Landscape Construction must be actively working in the landscape construction field as a landscaper, labourer, trade assistant, or similar throughout the duration of this program. You can be working in construction, horticulture, civil landscape, parks, garden maintenance, or similar fields.

This does not apply to participants registering for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).

Study options

Recognition of
prior learning

You might be eligible for Recognition of Prior Learning for your previous work or study, saving you time and money on your course. Ask our team about your eligibility.

Self-paced
online study

Online learning provides options for participants to learn in a self paced environment. Perfect for those with busy schedules. Our philosophy is, Learn, Develop, Improve. Anytime. Anywhere!

Tailored
solutions

Need customised study options? We have tailored options to meet your needs and the needs of your staff. Ask our experienced consultants how we can tailor a program to meet your busy schedule, lifestyle, and budget.

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Full training requirements

Students enrolling for full training for this qualification must have access to a landscaping workplace or worksite. You will be required to conduct practical project applications on site. This applies to all units except AHCBUS407 Cost a project.

Please call our team for further details.

RPL requirements

If you have the evidence to demonstrate your existing skills and knowledge for one or more units, you can apply for recognition, technically called recognition of prior learning or skills recognition. We will conduct an initial assessment over the phone to help you determine if you are eligible. This option may reduce the need to complete formal training and assessment.

Email us at enquiries@techskill.com.au or call us on 1300 089 979 to enquire.

Typical entrants into this program are:

Candidates wanting to become trade qualified specialising in landscape construction
Experienced Landscapers wanting to become formally recognised who do not hold a formal recognised trade qualification
Experienced landscapers wanting to apply for a trade contractor’s licence in QLD
Landscape construction business owners and sub-contractors wanting to expand their services by quoting on larger projects
Labourers, trade assistants who have some landscape skills and knowledge looking to be formally recognised by gaining a trade qualification
Labourers, trade assistants who have some landscape skills and knowledge looking to be formally recognised by gaining a trade qualification

Tools required

Computer or laptop
Stable internet connection
An email account
A phone
Microsoft Office Suite version 2013 or later
Recording device such as a mobile phone/video recorder
If you are unable to submit a video recording for the projects, we may be able to offer other submission options, such as the use of a 3rd party observer form. The 3rd party observer is generally a supervisor or industry professional who can observe and report on your performance.
Access to at least 3 people to help you demonstrate your ability to interact with others during course projects (Not required for RPL)
Students will require to have access to specific site tools and materials to complete course projects within this qualification. Please contact our student support team to discuss further prior to enrolment.
RPL students only: Be able to provide at least 2 professional referees to validate previous roles, projects and work experience

Payment options

*Terms & Conditions apply. Fees may vary and subject to change

Program inclusions

Course structure

The AHC30916 Certificate III in Landscape Construction requires the completion of 15 units comprising of 11 core units and 4 electives.

These units of competency have been developed in consultation with industry experts along with our facilitators who draw upon real-life operational case studies and examples to ensure the knowledge you gain is practical and applicable to current industry practices.

Students will have up to 24 months to complete this program. If the learner requires more time please see extension options in our student handbook or contact our office.

AHCDRG301 Install drainage systems *
AHCLSC301 Set out site for construction works *
AHCLSC302 Construct landscape features using concrete *
AHCLSC303 Construct brick and/or 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 *
AHCLSC304 Erect timber structures and features *
AHCLSC308 Install metal structures and features *
AHCLSC309 Install water features *
AHCBUS407 Cost a project

* Access to a landscaping workplace or worksite required for this unit, for full training projects

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Potential future pathways

Potential career pathways

Potential career pathways may include but are not limited to:

Builder Restricted to Structural Landscape Licence Holder (QLD)
Licenced Landscape Construction Contractor
Landscape Construction Business Owner
Landscape Construction Manager
Landscape Construction Site Supervisor
Landscape Construction Foreman

Potential education pathways

Potential education pathways may include but are not limited to:

Recognition of prior learning

RPL - Skills recognition

You might be eligible for Recognition of Prior Learning for your previous work or study, saving you time and money on your course. Click learn more or take our FREE skills assessment to check your eligibility.