Course Information
Do you enjoy working outdoors? Do you want to gain the skills to construct landscaping projects and renew and maintain existing gardens? This Certificate III is a pathway qualification and will prepare you to undertake jobs in this sector.
This hands on, practical course covers a broad range of skills and knowledge such as installing drainage, constructing paving, decks, pergolas and retaining wall and fences, in addition to providing information on plants and costing out projects.
Landscapers work across commercial, residential construction and grounds maintenance and as green keeper and parks and gardens managers. Residential, commercial and civil environments require landscape construction workers. Broaden your experience again by gaining complimentary qualifications in civil plant operation and earth moving equipment. This qualification is also a genuine base trade to becoming a fully qualified builder.
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Earn while you learn! Completing an apprenticeship or traineeship involves paid on-the-job training, as well as formal study at a registered training organisation (RTO) like us. Effectively, an Australian Apprenticeship allows you to combine both work and study instead of having to choose one over the other, gaining valuable work experience whilst earning a wage and eventually leading to a nationally recognised qualification.
An apprenticeship is a training agreement between employer and apprentice, where the apprentice learns a skilled trade under the supervision of an experienced tradesman as well as getting a formal education from an RTO. These generally take between 2 and 4 years to complete if done full-time, though part-time options are also available.
A school-based apprenticeship or traineeship allows high school students to start an apprenticeship or complete a traineeship alongside their studies during their senior years of school. This is done part-time over one or two years so they can maintain their studies, though school-based apprentices are expected to continue full-time as an apprentice the January following their final exams.
Get fit for an Apprenticeship or other employment opportunities by undertaking a Pre-Apprenticeship Bootcamp or Extended course. Our pre-apprenticeship programs are designed to give you the right level of skills and knowledge to impress an employer and hit the ground running in an entry-level position.
In addition to learning practical skills and gaining an understanding of the specific units of competency that make up the qualification, you will also receive training and guidance on how to apply for jobs, what employers are looking for, and general employability skills.
You will receive a customised resume, job hunting advice, and introductions to the industry and providing you are committed and keen, we will help you find work experience and if possible, permanent employment.
Gold Coast Trades College can evaluate your already obtained knowledge and work/industry experience, and based on these, you can be eligible to receive a nationally recognised qualification With the Recognition of Prior Learning program, you don’t need to study what you already know; instead you can fast-track toward gaining an accredited qualification.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Skills Recognition is an assessment process allowing individuals to achieve all, or part, of a Nationally Recognised Qualification by demonstrating their knowledge, skills and experience in a particular trade.
These courses are also offered as apprenticeships.
Generally, to complete a qualification via RPL, you provide evidence of experience and assessment materials to prove you meet industry requirements, develop your skills, enhance job opportunities and earn possible university credits.
10 core units
6 elective 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
AHCBUS407 Cost a project
AHCLSC318 Erect timber structures and features
AHCLSC320 Install water features
AHCLSC321 Install metal structures and features
AHCWHS301 Contribute to work health and safety processes
CPCCCA3028 Erect and dismantle formwork for footings and slabs on ground
10 core units
6 elective 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
AHCBUS407 Cost a project
AHCLSC318 Erect timber structures and features
AHCLSC320 Install water features
AHCLSC321 Install metal structures and features
AHCWHS301 Contribute to work health and safety processes
CPCCCA3028 Erect and dismantle formwork for footings and slabs on ground
The entry requirements are different for each course type.
Students must be committed to undertake regular theory and practical activities. These can be a flexible combination of workplace and college-based workshops and will be designed at the commencement of training and discussed throughout the student’s enrolment. Employers and Apprentices must be committed to schedule time to undertake formal learning and assessment activities on a regular (monthly) basis. For units of competency that the Apprentice will not have sufficient exposure to in the workplace, provision must be made for the apprentice to attend training workshops and assessment sessions at the College.
The Apprentice must agree to regularly track on the job learning in the Training Record Book.
The Employer must agree to sign off on the Apprentices self-paced study as well as complete the Third-Party Reports once the employer is satisfied that they have achieved the required level of competence on the job and/or the assessor has deemed the Apprentice competent during College training and assessment activities.
The following local entry requirements apply to ensure applicants are able to fully engage in the course and have the required learning capacity to meeting the course requirements. Learners must:
For Fee for Service candidates, they must have a minimum of 3 years in the industry and be currently working in the landscape construction industry performing tasks with exposure to a broad range of landscape construction.
All candidates must be committed to complete the RPL and gap training process within 6 months.
These entry requirements will be confirmed through information collected during the enrollment process and captured on the training agreement, Employer Resource Assessment and enrolment form.
The costs and funding are different for each course type.
In QLD apprenticeship and traineeship programs are subsidised by the Queensland User Choice program (a student co-contribution fee applies) see User Choice information.
Apprentices are required to have their own steel capped boots, hi-vis shirts and PPE, and tools. Additional tools and equipment will be provided for College based workshops.
You may be eligible for Queensland Government Certificate 3 Guarantee funding to undertake this course, subject to individual student eligibility.
Steel Capped Boots, Hi-Vis Shirt provided
Funding is available throughout Construction Skills Queensland (CSQ) depending on eligibility requirements being met. Please contact Gold Coast Trades College for further information and a payment option to suit you.
The SAGT Program is designed as a pathway for experienced participants to gain their initial nationally recognised qualification in the construction industry. This program cannot be used to upgrade existing qualifications to existing versions. However please speak to us about our affordable, fee for service options that we can tailor for you.
There are a number of Certificate IV qualifications in the AHC Training package that this qualification could provide a pathway into. Additionally graduates of this qualification may benefit from gaining competencies in plant and equipment that would assist them in a landscape construction career such as excavator, skid steer etc. Studying our Certification IV in Building and Construction or Project Management Practice are also viable study pathways.
This qualification provides the skills and knowledge to gain employment in the landscaping industry. Some example of careers are hard landscaper, landscape designer, nursery/greenhouse professional, parks and gardens worker, irrigation specialist, property maintenance and industry supply services. This qualification can assist learner to gaining QBCC trade contractors license and starting their own business.
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