These courses provide the training component for the landscape apprenticeship. Construction and maintenance skills will be developed. The training provided has a strong practical focus, with students completing many practical landscape activities.
A major feature of these training programs is that they are competency based. There is the provision for on-job and off-job training and assessment.
The training in these landscape courses includes:
- Construction and maintenance of domestic and commercial landscapes
Construction and installation of features such as:
- paved areas
- water features
- pergolas and decking works
- drainage
- retaining walls.
Students at NMIT's Fairfield campus will be trained in a purpose built, spacious landscaping facility. In addition, students have access to a plant identification laboratory; irrigation training facilities, soils laboratory and computer laboratory with the latest versions of Computer-Aided Drafting (CAD) software.
Course Outline
The Certificate III in Horticulture (Landscape) requires successful completion of 16 units of competency. All eight core units must be completed.
Up to three units can be done from other Training Packages at level 5 or from the Amenity Horticulture Training Package level 2, 3 or 4. The remainder are to be chosen from the elective units listed below.
NMIT, in consultation with industry, has constructed courses that satisfy these packaging rules and are tailored to the requirements of industry.
Assessment Methods
A competency based course assessment is based on student's abilities to achieve unit outcomes. There is the opportunity for workplace delivery and assessment of competencies.
Assessment methods include:
- Demonstration of skills
- Tests and assignments
- Folios and log books
- Oral activities
- Third party reports.
Once the training and work components of the Australian Apprenticeship have been successfully completed, a certificate will be issued. All other students must apply for their certificate.
About the Course
- Local Students
- International Students
- National Code: RTF30403
Campus: Fairfield
Duration
Part-time: available
Modes of Delivery
Further Study and Careers
Pathways to Further Study
These qualifications may lead to further study at Certificate IV in Horticulture (Landscape) or other streams, and/or into Diploma of Horticulture (Landscape) or other streams.
Study Pathways at NMIT
- Certificate IV in Horticulture (Landscape)
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Certificate III in Horticulture (Landscape), whether as an Australian Apprenticeship or as a private student, may gain further employment in the landscape industry in the areas of construction and maintenance.
Qualifications in landscape allow for graduates to provide consultancy.
Entrance Requirements
There are two forms of delivery for Certificate III in Horticulture (Landscape) training: 1. Australian Apprentice. Courses are structured as three-day blocks of training every three weeks, over three years. To be eligible to enrol as a New Apprentice participants must be employed in the landscape industry and have a signed Training Agreement with the employer and NMIT. The course coordinator can provide advice on this process. 2. "Adult Trade" students. This course is structured as two nights per week, with a full day once per month. Course duration is approximately three years. Students who work in the landscape industry may enrol in the Certificate III in Horticulture (Landscape) as an "Adult Trade" student.
Materials
Assessment Methods
A competency based course assessment is based on student's abilities to achieve unit outcomes. There is the opportunity for workplace delivery and assessment of competencies. Assessment methods include: Demonstration of skills, Tests and assignments, Folios and log books, Oral activities, Third party reports.
Materials
List of safety equipment and books that need to be purchased by students will be distributed to students early in the course.
Fees
More Information
How to Apply
Local Students
Part-time:
Please contact the department directly if you are interested in studying part time.
Units of Study
| Code | Subject | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BCG3115A | Lay segmental/unit paving | N/A | Core |
| RTC3206A | Erect timber structures and features | N/A | Core |
| RTE3601A | Install irrigation systems | N/A | Core |
| RTE3713A | Carry out workplace OH&S procedures | N/A | Core |
| RTF3203A | Construct brick and/or block structures and features | N/A | Core |
| RTF3204A | Construct concrete structures and features | N/A | Core |
| RTF3217A | Set out site for construction work | N/A | Core |
| RTF3219A | Construct block or stone structures and features | N/A | Core |
| RTC3016A | Provide information on plants and their culture | N/A | Elective |
| RTC3310A | Operate specialised machinery and equipment | N/A | Elective |
| RTC3401A | Control weeds | N/A | Elective |
| RTE3603A | Install drainage systems | N/A | Elective |
| RTF3010A | Establish turf | N/A | Elective |
| RTF3011A | Implement plant establishment | N/A | Elective |
| RTF3207A | Implement a landscape maintenance program | N/A | Elective |
| RTF3216A | Install water features | N/A | Elective |
