About the course
About the course
Our landscape construction apprenticeship gives you the essential skills required to work in the landscape industry as a fully qualified landscaper.
Through hands on practical experience you'll develop a full range of landscaping skills including:
- paving
- surveying
- retaining wall construction
- installing drainage and irrigation systems
- operating machinery and equipment
- stonework
Our landscape construction apprenticeship also covers the vital gardening skills you’ll need to build landscaped gardens that flourish, including:
- information on plants and their culture
- how to implement a plant establishment program
- soil improvements for garden and turf areas
Course Details
- Intake Dates & Course Length
- Career Outcomes
- Entry Requirements
- Pathways & Accreditation
- Fees & Finance Options
- Course Structure
Last updated:
Fri, 03 May 2024 04:00:31 GMT
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Career Outcomes
Landscaper
Entry Requirements
Students must be employed as an apprentice in an appropriate workplace
PRE-TRAINING REVIEW - to assist prospective students to determine whether a course is suitable and appropriate for the individual needs, Box Hill Institute will assess all students’ language, literacy and numeracy and digital literacy by asking you to undertake a self-assessment review prior to the enrolment. A course advisor will discuss the outcomes of the review and make recommendations about whether the course is suitable for you, and identify additional support where required.
Pathways & Accreditation
After successful completion of our landscape construction apprenticeship you may wish to further your studies. Suitable courses include, but are not limited to, the Certificate IV in Horticulture or Diploma of Landscape Design
This course is government accredited and has national recognition
The qualification is aligned with the Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) level 3
Fees & Finance Options
This training is provided with funds made available by the Commonwealth and Victorian Governments.
| Full Fee | Apprenticeship Concession | Apprenticeship Gov Subsidised | |
| Tuition Fee | $21,476 | $826 | $4,130 |
| Service & Amenity Fee | $828 | $828 | $828 |
| Material Fee | $1,062 | $1,062 | $1,062 |
| Retain Course Items | $80 | $80 | $80 |
| Total Course Estimate | $23,446 | $2,796 | $6,100 |
| Payable Estimate (at commencement) | $7,874 | $979 | $2,082 |
Service & Amenity Fee may vary depending on course commencement and enrolment duration. Retain Course Items are purchased once by the student prior to commencing. Those items then become the property of the student. Fees listed are at 2024 rates and may increase annually over the duration of delivery. The student tuition fees listed are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. For more information please contact our Course Advisors on 1300 BOX HILL.
Course Structure
Completion of 17 units, including 10 core and 7 elective units.
- CPCCWHS2001Apply WHS Requirements, Policies And Procedures In The Construction Industry20.0 hours
This unit specifies the outcomes required to carry out work health and safety (WHS) requirements through safe work practices in all on- or off-site construction workplaces.
It requires the performance of work in a safe manner through awareness of risks and work requirements, and the planning and performance of safe work practices with concern for personal safety and the safety of others.
The unit covers fundamental WHS requirements necessary to undertake work tasks within any sector in the construction industry. It includes the identification of hazardous materials, including asbestos, and compliance with legislated work safety practices. It does not cover removal of asbestos, which is a licensed activity.
It applies to workers in the construction industry.
This unit also relates directly to the general construction induction training requirements of the Model Work Health and Safety Regulations 2011 and relevant occupational health and safety regulations for Victoria and for Western Australia. Achievement of CPCCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry covers these induction training requirements.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Prerequisites: NA
Corequisites: NA
Assessment: Assessment in this unit will include a theoretical component assessed via knowledge test, and a practical component assessed via direct observation and record keeping - AHCLSC316Implement A Paving Project100.0 hours
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to install and construct a paved surface, including preparing for paving project, setting out and preparing site, implementing the paving project, installing stone paving, checking and cleaning up site.
The unit applies to individuals who implement a paving project under broad direction, and take responsibility for their own work and for the quality of the work of others.
State/territory licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply in some jurisdictions. Users are advised to check with the relevant regulatory authority.
Prerequisites: NA
Corequisites: NA
Assessment: Assessment for this unit includes a practical component assessed via observation checklist, and a theoretical component assessed via a knowledge test. - AHCPGD307Implement A Plant Establishment Program80.0 hours
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to establish planting areas, including preparing, implementing, reviewing and completing plant establishment work, in new projects and in programs of extensive replacement and renovation works across a range of situations and environments.
The unit applies to individuals who implement a plant establishment program under broad direction, and take responsibility for their own work and for the quality of the work of others.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Prerequisites: NA
Corequisites: NA
Assessment: Assessment in this unit includes a practical component assessed via an observation checklist, a theoretical component assessed via a knowledge test, and a plant establishment project assessed via record keeping - AHCPCM204Recognise Plants40.0 hours
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to recognise commonly encountered plants, including desired species and weeds, and to document and confirm plant identification.
The unit applies to individuals who recognise plants under general supervision with limited autonomy or accountability.
Prerequisites: NA
Corequisites: NA
Assessment: Assessment in this unit will include a practical component assessed via direct observation and record keeping, and a theoretical component assessed via knowledge test. - AHCWRK311Conduct Site Inspections80.0 hours
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to conduct a site inspection, including verification of the location, ownership, orientation and boundaries of a site.
This unit applies to individuals who work under broad direction and take responsibility for their own work including limited responsibility for the work of others. They use discretion and judgement in the selection and use of available resources.
Prerequisites: NA
Corequisites: NA
Assessment: Assessment in this unit will include a practical component in the form of record keeping and direct observation, and a theoretical component assessed via knowledge test. - AHCGRI402Construct Vertical Gardens And Green Facades110.0 hours
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to construct designed vertical gardens and green facades, to comply with regulatory authorities' building regulations, standards and codes, and meet design plans and specifications.
The unit applies to individuals who build or install vertical gardens and green facades on new or existing residential or commercial buildings in consultation with architects, engineers and other building and/or landscape and horticultural professionals.
This unit of competency is suitable for individuals dealing with predictable and unpredictable problems and deciding on solutions to a range of complex problems during the building or installation process through research, analysis and consultation.
Vertical garden and green facade installation or construction must meet all regulatory requirements of national, state, territory and local government authorities and building regulations, standards and codes.
Licensing, legislative or certification requirements may apply to this unit in some jurisdictions depending on the location of the work and/or plant and equipment used. Users are advised to check with the relevant regulatory authorities.
Prerequisites: NA
Corequisites: NA
Assessment: Assessment in this unit will include a practical component assessed via direct observation and record keeping, and a theoretical component assessed via knowledge test. - AHCMOM304Operate Machinery And Equipment40.0 hours
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare and operate machinery and equipment in a safe and controlled manner that is used principally in agriculture, horticulture, and conservation and land management work.
This unit does not apply to chainsaws, tractors, vehicles or earth moving equipment.
The unit applies to individuals who operate machinery and equipment under broad direction, and take responsibility for their own work.
No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Prerequisites: NA
Corequisites: NA
Assessment: his unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to install and construct a retaining wall, including preparing for work, marking out and constructing retaining wall, and checking and cleaning up site. The unit applies to individuals who implement a retaining wall project under broad direction, and take responsibility for their own work and for the quality of the work of others. State/territory licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply in some jurisdictions. Users are advised to check with the relevant regulatory authority. - AHCLSC317Construct Landscape Features Using Concrete80.0 hours
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to construct concrete structures and features as a component of landscape project works, including preparing for work, setting out and preparing site, mixing pouring and finishing concrete, checking and cleaning up site.
The unit applies to individuals who construct landscape features using concrete under broad direction, and take responsibility for their own work and for the quality of the work of others.
State/territory licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply in some jurisdictions. Users are advised to check with the relevant regulatory authority.
Prerequisites: NA
Corequisites: NA
Assessment: Assessment for this unit includes a practical component assessed via observation checklist, and a theoretical component assessed via a knowledge test. - AHCPCM306Provide Information On Plants And Their Culture70.0 hours
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to identify client issues or requirements, identify the preferred solution, and provide information and solutions to clients.
The unit applies to individuals who provide information on plants and their culture under broad direction, and take responsibility for their own work.
Prerequisites: NA
Corequisites: NA
Assessment: Assessment for this unit will include a portfolio of plant profiles, a theoretical component assessed via a knowledge test, and a practical component assessed via direct observation - AHCDRG305Install Drainage Systems50.0 hours
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare, coordinate, undertake and complete surface and subsurface drainage system installation.
The unit applies to individuals who install drainage systems under broad direction and take responsibility for their own work.
Prerequisites: NA
Corequisites: NA
Assessment: Assessment for this unit includes a practical component assessed via direct observation, and a theory component assessed via a knowledge test. - AHCLSC311Set Out Site For Construction Works60.0 hours
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to set out a site for construction works, planning, preparing, locating and marking out construction works, establishing survey benchmarks and verifying site levels in accordance with site plans and specifications. This may be done in advance of proposed works or in conjunction with construction works already being carried out.
The unit applies to individuals who set out site for construction works under broad direction, and take responsibility for their own work and for the quality of the work of others.
Prerequisites: NA
Corequisites: NA
Assessment: Assessment for this unit includes a practical component assessed via observation checklist, and a theoretical component assessed via a knowledge test. - AHCLSC312Construct Brick And Block Structures And Features100.0 hours
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to construct brick structures and features or block structures and features, or both as a component of landscape project works, including preparing for work, setting out and preparing site, constructing structure or feature, checking and cleaning up site.
The unit applies to individuals who construct brick and block structures and features under broad direction, and take responsibility for their own work and for the quality of the work of others.
Prerequisites: AHCLSC317 Construct landscape features using concrete
Corequisites: NA
Assessment: Assessment for this unit includes a practical component assessed via observation checklist, and a theoretical component assessed via a knowledge test. - AHCLSC313Construct Stone Structures And Features, And Install Stone Cladding80.0 hours
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to construct stone structures and features, and installing stone cladding as a component of landscape project works, including preparing for work, setting out and preparing site, preparing stone for installation, constructing structure or feature, installing stone cladding, checking quality of the work and site clean-up.
The unit applies to individuals who construct stone structures and features under broad direction, and take responsibility for their own work and for the quality of the work of others.
Prerequisites: NA
Corequisites: NA
Assessment: Assessment for this unit includes a practical component assessed via observation checklist, and a theoretical component assessed via a knowledge test. - AHCLSC319Implement A Retaining Wall Project100.0 hours
his unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to install and construct a retaining wall, including preparing for work, marking out and constructing retaining wall, and checking and cleaning up site.
The unit applies to individuals who implement a retaining wall project under broad direction, and take responsibility for their own work and for the quality of the work of others.
State/territory licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply in some jurisdictions. Users are advised to check with the relevant regulatory authority.
Prerequisites: NA
Corequisites: NA
Assessment: Assessment for this unit includes a practical component assessed via observation checklist, and a theoretical component assessed via a knowledge test. - AHCSOL304Implement Soil Improvements For Garden And Turf Areas60.0 hours
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to collect and test soil samples for their physical and chemical characteristics and take corrective action to improve the soil for garden beds and turf areas.
The unit applies to individuals who carry out soil improvements under general direction and take responsibility for their own work. They use discretion and judgement in the selection, allocation and use of available resources and for solving problems.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Prerequisites: NA
Corequisites: NA
Assessment: Assessment for this unit includes a practical component assessed via direct observation and via record keeping, and a theoretical component assessed via knowledge test. - AHCLSC318Errect Timber Structures And Features60.0 hours
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to erect timber structures and features as a component of landscape project works, including preparing for work, setting out and preparing site, preparing and cutting timber components, assembling and erecting structure, checking and cleaning up site.
The unit applies to individuals who erect timber structures and features under broad direction, and take responsibility for their own work and for the quality of the work of others.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Prerequisites: NA
Corequisites: NA
Assessment: Assessment for this unit includes a practical component assessed via observation checklist, and a theoretical component assessed via a knowledge test. - AHCBUS407Cost A Project50.0 hours
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to cost a project, including establishing and documenting costs for materials, resources, services, consultants and contractors.
This unit applies to supervisors and managers who establish and oversee projects to the best financial advantage of the enterprise. In this role, individuals take responsibility for their own work and provide and communicate solutions to a range of predictable and sometimes unpredictable problems.
All work must be carried out to comply with organisational requirements, work health and safety legislation and codes, sustainability practices and in consultation with the management team.
Prerequisites: NA
Corequisites: NA
Assessment: Assessment in this unit will include a theoretical component assessed via knowledge test, and a portfolio of documents.
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