Landscape Education & Careers
Landscaping is a diverse industry with many career pathways and opportunities for growth. If you are interested in learning about landscape design, landscape construction, horticulture or any combination of these rewarding skill sets, there are many courses available.
The featured Institutions below offer Certificate II to Diploma level qualifications, with Certificate III courses being the required trade qualification level for apprentices. Enrolment times vary from college to college, so we suggest you contact your closest provider to discuss your training and education needs directly. If you have been working in the industry for some time, you may be able to have your skills and experience recognised through a Recognition For Prior Learning (RPL) program.
The landscape and broader horticulture industry offers a diverse range of career options for men and women.
Considering a career in landscaping?
Landscaping is a diverse and exciting industry, full of career pathways, training and learning experiences, and opportunities for growth!
Before you explore courses and qualifications in Landscape Design, Landscape Construction and Horticulture at educational facilities right across Victoria, find out more about the pathways available to you by following the stories of Landscaping Victoria Members Kate, David and Fraser.
Landscape Designers and Architects provide the creative vision and insight into how spaces are used and interacted with by the community to transform private gardens and community spaces into green havens that can be appreciated by every Victorian.
Click here to follow Kate's story and discover how you can turn a passion for creativity into a rewarding career.
For those who love building something from the ground up, Landscape Construction could be your next career step. From carpentry, paving, bricklaying, irrigation and electrical skills to horticultural knowledge, this job delivers variety in spades.
With a qualification behind you and support from LVML you could be starting your own landscaping business just like David. Click here to hear his story.
Working outdoors and the watching the seasonal development of plants is challenging and rewarding. Garden maintenance is more than just mow & blow. it's knowing how to get the most out of a garden with expertise and finesse.
Follow Fraser's story here and learn how a career change at any age can bring you the reward and satisfaction you deserve.
Looking to become an Apprentice?
- Find an Employer. How? Have a look for Apprentice ship opportunities on the Landscaping Victoria Master Landscapers website, look on Seek, or contact your local TAFE.
- Do a work trial with them for 2 weeks (to see if you like working for them and you like the work. The 2 weeks can be recognised as time served in your apprenticeship. This is the maximum time an apprenticeship can be back dated)
- Once you and the Employer have agreed that they will employ you as an Apprentice, the Employer needs to contact an Apprenticeship Network Provider
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Waverly Campus:
595 Waverley Road,
Glen Waverley, 3150
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Contact:
Horticulture Department
Phone: (03) 9564 6391
horticulture@holmesglen.edu.au
Certificate II Courses:
- Certificate II in Floristry (Assistant)
- Certificate II in Conservation and Land Management
Certificate III Courses:
- Certificate III in Horticulture
- Certificate III in Arboriculture
- Certificate III in Landscape Construction
- Certificate III in Parks and Gardens
- Certificate III in Production Nursery
- Certificate III in Retail Nursery
- Certificate III in Sports Turf Management
- Certificate III in Floristry
Certificate IV Courses:
- Certificate IV in Horticulture
Diploma Courses:
- Diploma of Horticulture
- Diploma of Landscape Design
- Diploma of Sports Turf Management
- Diploma of Sustainability
- Diploma of Conservation and Land Management
Short Courses:
- AGVET Chemical Users Course (Beginners
- AGVET Chemical Users Course (Update
- Chainsaw Training (for Industries)
- Tree Climbing Course (for Industries)
- Skid Steer
- Front Loader
- White Card
- Landscape Design Certificate (Drawing Techniques Only)
- Computer Graphics for Landscaping
- MIG Welding
- TIG Welding
- Arc Welding
- Civil Construction Traffic Management
See others at www.holmesglen.edu.au/shortcourses
Cranbourne Campus:
New Holland Drive,
Cranbourne, 3977
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Contact:
Chisholm TAFE
Phone: 1300 244 746
enquiries@chisholm.edu.au
Certificate II Courses:
- Certificate II in Horticulture
Certificate III Courses:
- Certificate III in Horticulture
- Certificate III in Landscape Construction
- Certificate III in Parks and Gardens
- Certificate III in Production Nursery
- Certificate III in Irrigation
- Certificate III in Sports Turf Management
Certificate IV Courses:
- Certificate IV in Horticulture
- Certificate IV in Conservation and Land Management
Diploma Courses:
- Diploma of Horticulture
- Diploma of Conservation and Land Management
- Diploma of Landscape Design
Short Courses:
- Construction Induction (White Card)
Lilydale Campus:
Jarlo Drive,
Lilydale, 3140
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Contact:
Course Coordinator; Claudia Green
Phone: (03) 8892 2546
claudia.green@boxhill.edu.au
Certificate III Courses:
- Certificate III in Horticulture
- Certificate III in Conservation and Land Management
- Certificate III in Landscape Construction
Diploma Courses:
- Diploma of Conservation and Land Management
Short Courses:
- Chainsaw Operation
- Excavator Operations
- Skid Steer Operations
Shepparton Campus:
Fryers Street,
Shepparton, 3630
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Contact:
Program Coordinator; Rob Hall
Phone: (03) 5833 2969
Mobile: 0428 224 439
RoHall@gotafe.vic.edu.au
Certificate III Courses:
- Certificate III in Horticulture
- Certificate III in Production Horticulture (Campus/Traineeships)
Certificate IV Courses:
- Certificate IV in Horticulture (Online with Residential)
Diploma Courses:
- Diploma of Viticulture (Online with Residentials)
- Diploma of Wine Technology (Online with Residentials)
Short Courses:
- Chainsaw Operations (Workplace and Campus)
- Tractor/FEL Operations (Workplace and Campus)
- Agricultural Chemical Skill Set (Workplace and Campus, and Blended)
- Agricultural Chemical Skill Set – Refresher (Workplace and Campus, and Blended)
Wodonga Campus:
87 McKoy Street,
West Wodonga, 3690
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Contact:
Course Information & Enquiries
Phone: 1300 698 233
info@wodongatafe.edu.au
Certificate II Courses:
- Certificate II in Horticulture
- Certificate Ii in Agriculture (Traineeship/AG Schools)
Certificate III Courses:
- Certificate III in Horticulture
- Certificate III in Arboriculture (Traineeship)
- Certificate III in Landscape Construction (Apprenticeship)
- Certificate III in Parks & Gardens (Apprenticeship)
- Certificate III in Sports turf Management (Apprenticeship)
- Certificate III in Agriculture (Traineeship)
Certificate IV and Diploma Courses:
- Certificate IV in Agribusiness
- Certificate IV in Agriculture (Traineeship)
- Certificate IV in Wool Classing
- Diploma of Arboriculture
Short Courses:
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Agricultural Chemical Skill Set
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AGVet Chemical User's Course Re-accreditation Victoria
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Chainsaw Training
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Operate a Pole Saw
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Operate Side by Side Utility Vehicles
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Operate Tractors
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Quad Bike Training
See others at: http://www.wodongatafe.edu.au
Fairfield Campus:
10 Yarra Bend Road,
Fairfield, 3078
Greensborough Campus:
Civic Drive,
Greensborough, 3088
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Contact:
Fairfield Campus
Program Coordinator; Mike Hirst
Phone: (03) 9269 8842
michaelh-hrt@nmit.vic.edu.au
Greensborough Campus
Program Coordinator; Maureen Doherty
Phone: (03) 9269 1941
maureend-hrt@nmit.vic.edu.au
Fairfield Campus:
- Skid Steer Licensing (Short Course)
- Red Card Training (Short Course)
- Single Units of Certificate IV (Short Course)
- Prepare a Garden Design (Short Course)
- Basic CAD Level 1 (Short Course)
- Certificate III in Horticulture (Landscape)
- Certificate III in Horticulture (Landscape) Adult Trade
- Certificate IV in Horticulture (General)
- Certificate IV in Applied Design
Greensborough Campus:
- Certificate II in Horticultural Operation
- Certificate IV in Horticulture (Landscape)
- Diploma in Horticulture (General)
- Diploma in Horticulture (Landscape)
Kangan Institute www.kangan.edu.au
Broadmeadows Campus
Pearcedale Parade,
Broadmeadows, VIC 3047
Campus – Bendigo TAFE www.bendigotafe.edu.au
Bendigo Campus
Charleston Road,
Bendigo, VIC 3555
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Contact:
Kris Barker
Mobile: 0402 099 760
Email: k.barker@bendigotafe.edu.au
Certificate II Courses:
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Certificate III in Landscape Construction (Campus/Workplace delivery)
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Certificate III in Parks and Gardens (Campus/Workplace delivery)
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Certificate III in Horticulture (Campus/Workplace delivery)
Diploma Courses:
- Diploma of Horticulture (Campus)
Short Courses:
- Safe Use of Chemicals Course
East Campus:
Boundary Road,
East Geelong, 3219
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Contact:
Horticulture Department
Program Coordinator; Peter Fitzgerald
Phone: (02) 5246 6237
pfitzgerald@gordontafe.edu.au
Certificate II Courses:
- Certificate II in Horticulture
- Certificate II in Conservation and Land Management
Certificate III Courses:
- Certificate III in Horticulture
- Certificate III in Landscape Construction
- Certificate III in Parks and Gardens
- Certificate III in Production Nursery
- Certificate III in Sports Turf Management
- Certificate III in Conservation and Land Management
Certificate IV Courses:
- Certificate IV in Horticulture
- Certificate IV in Conservation and Land Management
Diploma Courses:
- Diploma of Horticulture
- Diploma of Sports Turf Management
- Diploma of Conservation and Land Management
Short Courses:
- AGVET Chemical Users Course
Head Office:
335-339 Campbell Street,
Swan Hill, 3585
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Contact:
Training Consultant; Rod Turner
Phone: (03) 5033 1216
rturner@mmtc.com.au
Certificate III Courses:
- Certificate III in Horticulture
- Certificate III in Landscape Construction
- Certificate III in Parks and Gardens
Other Courses:
- First Aid
- Excavator
- Skid Steer Loader
- Chemical Users
- Construction Induction Card
