AHC30921
Certificate III in Landscape Construction

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Certificate III in Landscape Construction

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Fee Free Tafe

Great news, this course is included in Fee-Free TAFE* for courses commencing in 2024.

To be eligible for a Fee-Free place you must be:

a resident of Tasmania or working in Tasmania
an Australian or New Zealand citizen, an Australian permanent resident, an eligible VISA holder, and
of working age

*Fee-Free TAFE covers your tuition fee only. Other fees may apply. See Fee-Free TAFE Eligibility for more information.

Fee-Free TAFE and vocational education is a joint initiative of the Australian and Tasmania Governments providing tuition-free training places to students wanting to train, retrain or upskill.

Course overview

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Locations

North
Alanvale

North West
Burnie

South
Clarence

Attendance options

Part-time

Study type

Apprentices/Trainees
Workplace

Tuition Fees

Subsidised $ 2,859.00
Concession* $ 390.00
Commercial $ 16,467.00
Fee-Free TAFE NO FEE

Additional fees may apply. For more information, see Fees, payments and other costs.

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Please note: The course overview is intended as a guide only. Not all courses are available at all locations or through all study types and attendance options. Please check Locations, Dates and Times below or enquire for further information.

If you enjoy working outdoors and want to develop your existing skills and knowledge at a more advanced level in the Landscape Construction industry, then this is the qualification for you!

This qualification is designed to give you the specialist skills and knowledge you need to undertake a range of work functions and job roles within the Landscaping industry. If you are already employed in the Landscape Construction industry, or are currently undertaking work in a job with landscape construction-related tasks, this qualification is the one you’ve been looking for!

In this course you will learn how to set out construction work, construct brick/block structures, stone structures and features, as well as implement paving projects and retaining walls.

Throughout the course, you will develop your skills providing information on plants and their culture, implementing soil improvements, and plant nutrition and plant establishment programs, as well as installing drainage systems. You’ll also learn how to install, operate and maintain pressurised irrigation systems, as well as perform specialist amenity pruning.

On successful completion of this course, you’ll have the landscape construction skills you need to prepare you for work at a supervisory level within this vibrant industry, and seek employment with a range of landscaping and garden maintenance companies.

Note – You must be employed as an apprentice, or currently be undertaking work in a job with landscape construction-related tasks to enrol in this qualification.

In this course you will learn how to set out construction work, construct brick/block structures, stone structures and features, as well as implement paving projects and retaining walls.

Note – You must be employed as an apprentice, or currently be undertaking work in a job with landscape construction-related tasks to enrol in this qualification.

Locations, dates & times

Campus	Date	Attendance/Duration	Study type
North
Alanvale	2 Jan 2024 - 12 Dec 2025	Part-time Enrol at any time provided you have employment at a suitable industry-specific workplace. You will have workplace-based visits and scheduled campus-based training.	Workplace	Apply now
South
Clarence	2 Jan 2024 - 30 Dec 2027	Part-time Enrol at any time provided you have employment at a suitable industry-specific workplace. You will have workplace-based visits and scheduled campus-based training.	Workplace	Apply now

Fee-Free TAFE eligibility

Fee-free TAFE is a joint initiative of the Australian and Tasmanian Governments, providing tuition-free* training places to students wanting to train, retrain or upskill.

The following Tasmanian residents are eligible for Tasmanian Government subsidised training:

Australian citizens
Permanent residents

And Tasmanian residents who have permission for work and study in Australia and:

Are New Zealand citizens with a Special Category Visa
Are holders of a temporary humanitarian visas
Are Tasmanian State Sponsored skill migrant visa holders
Are a dependent (aged over 18) or partner (spouse) visa holder of an eligible applicant.

All other visa holders are ineligible for subsidised training. This includes all bridging visa holders and Tasmanian State Sponsored business visa holders.

Applicants must also meet any specific entry requirements for individual courses.

First Nations Australians, young people (17-24), people out of work or receiving income support, unpaid carers, women facing economic insecurity, women undertaking study in non-traditional fields and people with a disability are encouraged to apply.

Note: People studying within the education system (up to Year 12), or undertaking a traineeship or apprenticeship are not eligible.

*Your tuition fees are covered; however you may need to cover costs such as textbooks, workbooks, uniform, online learning resources or personal protective clothing. Depending on your course, there may also be other expenses that you need to budget for.

Any additional fees will be identified in course specific information.

The number of Fee-Free places on offer at TasTAFE are determined by the Australian and Tasmanian Governments.

Entry

You must be employed as an apprentice, or currently be undertaking work in a job with landscape construction-related tasks to enrol in this qualification.

Fees, payments and other costs

Your tuition fees cover the basic materials needed for your course, but may not cover items such as text books, workbooks, uniform, online learning resources or personal protective clothing. Depending on your course, there may also be other expenses that you need to budget for.

For courses undertaken in 12 months or less, you will be invoiced the full course fee (including any other essential fees associated with your course).

*For courses studied over multiple years, your course and other fees will be split over the years of study, with the concession fee being charged on a yearly basis. At the time of enrolment you will be invoiced for the first year’s fees. An invoice will be raised in each subsequent year around the same time as your ‘enrolment anniversary’.

Further information on fees, payments and other costs.

Recognition of prior learning and skills

It makes sense that you should be recognised for the things you already know how to do.

TasTAFE can assess your skills and knowledge based on your previous education, work history or life experience – which may help you to gain your qualification a whole lot faster!

More information on the recognition process is available on our recognition of prior learning and skills page.

Assessment methods

Assessments are designed to help you demonstrate the skills and knowledge you learn in your course and are an essential part of your training. Assessments allow us to confirm that you can perform tasks to the standard required in the workplace, and that you can meet all of the requirements of your course.

While studying at TasTAFE, you may be assessed in a number of different ways. Some common assessment methods include:

completing workplace documents
observations on the job and/or in a simulated assessment environment
quizzes/multiple choice tests
research projects
tests – written or practical
verbal questioning
work samples
written assignments or short answers.

What you will need

There are different requirements depending on the course you are enrolled in.

Generally, it is recommended that you have access to a computer with a reliable internet connection and up-to-date software, including Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat Reader. TasTAFE has computers available for student use during normal business hours, at all major campuses.

For classes, please be prepared with standard items such as: pens, notebook or paper, USB.

You may also need to bring specific equipment, tools or personal protective equipment, your teacher will let you know.

Outcome and units

On successful completion of this course you will receive a AHC30921 - Certificate III in Landscape Construction.

Below is a list of all core and elective units that TasTAFE offers in this course. The selection of units you will be enrolled into depends on the campus you attend and the qualification packaging rules. For further information refer to training.gov.au.

Core units
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

Elective units
AHCBUS407	Cost a project
AHCIRG345	Install pressurised irrigation systems
AHCLSC208	Install aggregate paths
AHCLSC318	Erect timber structures and features
AHCMOM213	Operate and maintain chainsaws
AHCMOM304	Operate machinery and equipment
AHCPCM303	Identify plant specimens
AHCPGD310	Implement a landscape maintenance program
AHCWHS301	Contribute to work health and safety processes

Career opportunities

Landscaper
Landscape Gardener
Landscape Contractor

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Whether you are at the very start of your training, returning to study after a long break, or looking to upskill in a specific area, we're here to help you to be successful in your chosen field of study, apprenticeship or traineeship.

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AHC30921 Certificate III in Landscape Construction

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AHC30921
Certificate III in Landscape Construction