Landscape Education
If you are interested in learning about landscape design, landscape construction, horticulture or any combination of these things, there are many courses available.
Many Victorian TAFE colleges offer certificate III and IV courses in horticulture, we have listed many below. There are also several private training organisations that also offer courses plus correspondence courses.
The certificate III courses are the trade qualification for apprentices. Starting times vary from college to college, we would suggest that you contact your closest provider and 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 large variety of career options for men and women.
Considering a career in landscaping?
Landscaping is a diverse industry with many career pathways and opportunities for 'growth'.
Holmesglen TAFE
www.holmesglen.edu.au
Waverly Campus - 595 Waverley Road, Glen Waverley
Courses
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Short Courses
- 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
Contact
Horticulture Department
Phone: (03) 9564 6391
horticulture@holmesglen.edu.au
Swinburne TAFE
Wantirna
Courses:
Certificate II courses
- AHC20416 Certificate II in Horticulture
- AHC20616 Certificate II in Landscaping
- AHC21016 Certificate II in Conservation and Land Management
Certificate III courses ( Apprentice groups, full-time and part-time study options for non-apprenticeship students)
- AHC30716 Certificate III in Horticulture
- AHC30916 Certificate III in Landscape Construction
- AHC31016 Certificate III in Parks and Gardens
- AHC31116 Certificate III in Production Nursery
- AHC31216 Certificate III in Retail Nursery
- AHC31416 Certificate III in Conservation and Land Management
- AHC32816 Certificate III in Rural Operations
- BSB30315 Certificate III in Micro Business Operations
Certificate IV courses (available through the Building Department part-time Night)
- CPC40110 Certificate IV Building and Construction(Building)
Diploma courses ( full time, part time and evening classes)
- AHC50416 Diploma of Horticulture
- AHC50616 Diploma of Landscape Design
- AHC51116 Diploma of Conservation and Land Management
CONTACT DETAILS:
Certificate II: Rod Thorne, 92101162 (rthorne@swin.edu.au)
Certificate III: and IV: Frank Somerville, 92101131 (fsomerville@swin.edu.au)
Diploma: Iain Harrison, 92101918 (iharrison@swin.edu.au)
Melbourne Polytechnic
Fairfield, Greensborough
www.melbournepolytechnic.edu.au
Courses
Greensborough Campus
- Certificate in Horticultural Operation (Certificate II)
- Diploma in Horticulture (Landscape)
- Certificate IV in Horticulture (Landscape)
- Diploma in Horticulture (General)
Fairfield Campus
- Certificate III in Horticulture (Landscape)
- Certificate III in Horticulture (Landscape) Adult Trade
- Certificate IV in Horticulture (General)
- Certificate IV in Applied Design
Short Courses (Fairfield Campus)
- Skid Steer Licensing
- Red Card Training
- Single units of Certificate IV
- Prepare a garden design
- Basic CAD Level 1
Contacts
Mike Hirst – Program Coordinator (Fairfield Campus)
Phone: (03) 9269 8842
Email: michaelh-hrt@nmit.vic.edu.au
Maureen Doherty (Greensborough Campus)
Phone: (03) 9269 1941
Email: maureend-hrt@nmit.vic.edu.au
GORDON TAFE
www.thegordon.edu.au
East Campus, Boundary Rd, East Geelong.
COURSES
- Certificate II Horticulture (AHC40216)
- Certificate II Conservation and Land Management (AHC21016)
- Certificate III Horticulture (AHC30716)
- Certificate III Landscape Construction (AHC30916)
- Certificate III Parks and Gardens (AHC31016)
- Certificate III Production Nursery (AHC31116)
- Certificate III Sports Turf Management (AHC31316)
- Certificate III Conservation and Land Management (AHC31416)
- Certificate IV Horticulture (AHC40416)
- Certificate IV Conservation and Land Management (AHC40916)
- Diploma of Horticulture (AHC50416)
- Diploma of Conservation and Land Management (AHC50416)
- Diploma of Sports Turf Management (AHC51016)
These qualifications are delivered to apprentice groups, and as full-time and part-time study options for non-apprenticeship students.
SHORT COURSES
- Ag Vet Chemical Course
Contacts
Peter Fitzgerald – Program Coordinator (Horticultural Department)
Phone:(52) 52466237
Email: pfitzgerald@gordontafe.edu.au
Box Hill Institute
www.boxhill.edu.au
Level 3, Building 3, 465 Elgar Road, Box Hill, 3128
Courses
Cert II programs
- AHC20416 Certificate II in Horticulture
- AHC21016 Certificate II in Conservation land management
- 22464VIC Certificate II in Ecology – Aerial EWP
- 22464VIC Certificate II in Ecology – Aerial Tree climbing
Cert III programs
- AHC30716 Certificate III in Horticulture
- AHC31416 Certificate III in Conservation Land management
- AHC30916 Certificate III in Landscape construction
- AHC31016 Certificate III in Parks and Gardens
- AHC31116 Certificate III in Production nursery
- 22465VIC Certificate III in Ecology – Aerial EWP
- 22465VIC Certificate III in Ecology – Aerial Tree climbing
Diploma programs
- AHC50416 Diploma of Horticulture
- AHC51116 Diploma of Conservation Land Management
- 22466VIC Diploma of Ecology – Aerial EWP
- 22466VIC Diploma of Ecology – Aerial Tree Climbing
Short courses
- Chainsaw operation
- Auschem – Full course and refresher
Contact
Claudia Green
Phone: (03) 8892 2577
claudia.green@boxhill.edu.au
Murray Mallee Training Co.
Head Office : 335-339 Campbell St, Swan Hill VIC 3585
Registered Training Organisation delivering the following Training Qualifications. MMTC Ltd specialises in Workplace Delivery.
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AHC30710 Certificate III in Horticulture
- AHC30910 Certificate III in Landscape Construction
- AHC31010 Certificate III in Parks and Gardens
Other courses available
- First Aid
- Excavator
- Skid Steer Loader
- Chemical Users
- Construction Induction Card
Contact
Rod Turner
Training Consultant
Phone: 03 5033 1216
Email: rturner@mmtc.com.au
Kangan InstitutePearcedale Parade, Broadmeadows Landscaping Certificate Courses
Diploma Courses
Short Courses
Design/CAD Course (A design course for the landscaping trade, using “industry standard” CAD software, and a chance to develop your hand drawing skills as well) Contacts Babis Lagos - Senior Educator, Food and Fibre
Abbie Place - Education Manager, Food and Fibre
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Chisholm Institute of TAFE
Cranbourne
www.chisholm.edu.au
Training conducted at Chisholm’s purpose built facility at Cranbourne
Courses
- Certificate II Horticulture (AHC40210)
- Certificate III Horticulture (AHC30710)
- Certificate III Landscape Construction (AHC30910)
- Certificate III Parks and Gardens (AHC31010)
- Certificate III Production Nursery (AHC31110)
- Certificate III Irrigation (AHC32412)
- Certificate III Sports Turf Management (AHC31310)
- Certificate IV Horticulture (AHC40410)
- Certificate IV Conservation and Land Management (AHC40910)
- Diploma of Horticulture (AHC50410)
- Diploma of Conservation and Land Management (AHC51110)
- Diploma of Landscape Design (AHC50610)
Short courses
- Construction Induction (White Card)
Contact
Chisholm TAFE
Phone: 1300 244 746
Email: enquiries@chisholm.edu.au
Goulburn Ovens Institute of TAFEShepparton www.gotafe.vic.edu.au
Short Courses
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