This course provides the training for people who have qualified in Landscape or equivalent. The training has a large emphasis on design and business. Ideal for those wishing to be involved in landscape design & construction management.
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.
Units offered cover supervision and design competencies.
Assessment Methods
A competency based course assessment is based on the 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.
The Certificate IV in Applied Design (Landscape) requires successful completion of 11 units of competency.
Once the training component has been successfully completed, an application for certificate must be lodged for the certificate to be issued.
Success Stories
About the Course
- Local Students
- International Students
- National Code: 21615VIC
- Local Fees: fees and charges
Campus: Fairfield
Duration
Part-time: available
Modes of Delivery
Further Study and Careers
Pathways to Further Study
These qualifications may lead to further study in the Diploma of Horticulture (Landscape).
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Cert IV in Applied Design (Landscape) may gain employment as a landscape designer, landscape manager/site foreman, run a business or work in landscape/horticulture consultancy.
Entrance Requirements
Successful completion of the Certificate III in Horticulture (Landscape) RTF 30403 or equivalent training and experience.
Materials
Assessment Methods
A competency based course assessment is based on the student's abilities to achieve unit outcomes. There is the opportunity for workplace delivery and assessment of competencies. Various forms of assessment may be used including: 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.
More Information
How to Apply
Local Students
Part-time:
Please contact the department directly if you are interested in studying part time.
You can enrol in part-time courses at an Information and Enrolment Session
Units of Study
| Code | Subject | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BCGVE2001A | Produce construction drawings | N/A | Core |
| BSBMKG407A | Make a presentation | N/A | Core |
| CUVDSPO4A | Apply history/theory design to practice | N/A | Core |
| RTC4202A | Recommend plants & their culture | N/A | Core |
| RTF4905A | Cost a project | N/A | Core |
| VBN192 | Produce CAD landscape design | N/A | Core |
| VBN517 | Generate design solutions | N/A | Core |
| VBN518 | Implement design solutions | N/A | Core |
| VBP193 | Design towards sustainable landscape | N/A | Core |
| VBP194 | Garden design & maintenance program | N/A | Core |
| VBP195 | Construction principles/techniques | N/A | Core |
| VBP324 | Monitor and finalise landscape project works | N/A | Core |
**Skills Recognition - Exemptions/Transfers
Students may be eligible for exemptions/transfers on the basis of previous qualifications, which must be provided as evidence of completion.
