Accredited courses from leading Australian universities, TAFEs and colleges
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Accredited courses from leading Australian universities, TAFEs and colleges
A Landscape Gardener plans, builds, and cares for outdoor spaces for homes and businesses. The role blends trade construction skills with plant and soil knowledge.
The key trade cert is the Certificate III in Landscape Construction (AHC30921). Most people do this as a three-year apprenticeship at a TAFE or RTO. The course covers building hardscapes, choosing plants, soil work, and design planning. Those who finish an apprenticeship start the trade fully prepared.
For career growth, a Certificate IV in Horticulture is a useful next step. Joining Greenlife Industry Australia or The Landscape Association can help you move into design or team leader roles. About 25,100 Landscape Gardeners work in Australia (Jobs and Skills Australia, 2021). Work is steady in both home and business settings.
Most roles are full-time, averaging 42 hours a week. Median yearly pay is around $68,000, based on median weekly earnings of $1,305 (vic.gov.au, April 2024). NSW and Victoria together employ about 60% of all Landscape Gardeners.
Laura Atkinson is an Account Management and SEM specialist at Course Finder Group with six years' experience in the Australian education sector. She works day to day with universities, TAFEs and independent training providers, which gives her a close view of how courses map to real career outcomes. She writes practical guidance on career pathways, choosing the right qualification and what to expect when moving into a new field.
