Cert III in Landscape Construction
Course Description
Looking to start or advance your career in landscaping? The AHC30921 Certificate III in Landscape Construction equips you with the essential skills and knowledge to work confidently in the landscaping and construction industry across Australia. Whether you’re an apprentice or seeking formal qualifications to match your on-site experience, this nationally recognised course will provide hands-on training in hardscaping, drainage, paving, retaining walls, soil improvement, and machinery operation.
Course overview
Course Code: AHC30921
Qualification Level: Certificate III
Delivery Mode: Workplace-based, blended learning, or RPL
Duration: Up to 4 years (depending on pathway)
Location: Available across Australia (including NSW, QLD, VIC)
This course covers a wide range of landscaping construction tasks including:
- Constructing paving and retaining walls
- Installing drainage and irrigation systems
- Operating landscaping equipment and machinery
- Planting and soil preparation
- Reading and interpreting site plans
You’ll gain practical expertise and develop safe work practices essential for working on commercial and residential landscaping projects.
Why choose this course?
✔ Nationally recognised qualification
✔ Delivered by experienced, industry-certified trainers
✔ Combination of theory and practical hands-on learning
✔ Suitable for apprentices and experienced workers (RPL options available)
✔ Government funding and incentives may apply*
Who should enrol?
- Apprentices in the landscaping or horticulture industry
- Landscape labourers or trades assistants looking to formalise their skills
- Experienced landscapers wanting to gain a qualification through Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
Course outcomes
Graduates of the Certificate III in Landscape Construction can work as:
- Landscape Construction Worker
- Landscape Tradesperson
- Landscape Team Leader
- Garden or Grounds Maintenance Worker
This qualification also opens doors to small business ownership and further studies in horticulture, parks and gardens, or landscape design.
Funding & fees
Eligible students may have access to:
- Government subsidies and employer incentives
- Fee-free or low-fee options under traineeships
- Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) assessments
Contact us to check your eligibility and receive a tailored course quote.
Course units
Units covered
| AHCWHS302 | Contribute to workplace health and safety | ||
| AHCLSC311 | Set out site for construction works | ||
| AHCDRG305 | Install drainage systems | ||
| AHCLSC317 | Construct landscape features using concrete (pre-Req for AHCLSC312) | ||
| AHCLSC312* | Construct brick and block structures and features | ||
| AHCLSC313 | Construct stone structures and features, and install stone cladding | ||
| AHCLSC316 | Implement a paving project | ||
| 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 | ||
| AHCMOM213 | Operate and Maintain Chainsaws | ||
| AHCMOM304 | Operate Machinery and Equipment | ||
| AHCPCM204 | Recognise Plants | ||
| IMPORT #1 | Any UOC that we deliver that suits workplace | ||
| IMPORT #2 | Any UOC that we deliver that suits workplace | ||
| IMPORT #3 | Any UOC that we deliver that suits workplace | ||
Enrol today
Ready to grow your career in landscaping? Call us on 1300 643 484 or email [email protected]
