AHC30921 Certificate III in Landscape Construction
Secure your place in this creative and hands-on industry through our apprenticeship program, which will see you become a qualified and skilled landscape gardener.
Course essentials
Qualification Code
Entry requirements
Fees
Duration
Locations
Course overview
This qualification describes the skills and knowledge for trade level roles in the landscape industry and is undertaken as an apprenticeship. The landscaping industry expects this qualification to be achieved to meet job outcomes at this level.
IT requirements
To do this course you’ll need a fast and reliable computer and access to high-speed internet. Expect to use about 5GB of data per month for every unit you’re doing. Find out more about the minimum IT requirements for studying with us.
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The fine print
The commencement of all courses is subject to available funding and enrolment quotas.
Everything in this course overview is correct at the time of being published. However, the University reserves the right to alter any course, procedure or fee. Please check for changes before you apply or enrol.
Federation University uses Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding (for eligible students) to deliver training.
School department
Federation TAFE
Career paths
- Landscape gardner
- Landscap architect
Fees and scholarships
Tuition fee information
2026 indicative fees
The fees you pay will depend on your eligibility for a Victorian Government subsidised place under the Skills First Program. The indicative fees displayed below are estimates for the total course and may change depending on individual circumstances at enrolment.
Fees are subject to change annually.
| Concession Government Subsidised Place | Standard Government Subsidised Place | Full Fee Place (Not eligible for government subsidy) |
|---|---|---|
| $953 | $4,763 | $23,178 |
Material fees
This covers things like tools, stationery, uniforms, textbooks, excursions and so on. Expect the cost to be around $160.
Other study costs
Students to provide their own PPE such as:
- work boots,
- work gloves,
- sun protection
Other important information
If you need help managing your fee payments, you might be eligible for a direct debit payment plan. Students doing certificate-level TAFE courses can access payment plans for both tuition and materials fees. Diploma and advanced diploma students can access payment plans for materials fees only.
If you’re accessing government-subsidised training under the Skills First Program, doing this course might affect your ability to access future government-subsidised training.
If you’re eligible to enrol in a course under the Victorian Government Free TAFE initiative, the tuition would be free but you’d still have to pay the materials fee (if applicable).
Find out more about fees, payments and refunds.
Scholarships
There’s a range of scholarships and grants available. Find out what you can apply for.
Course details
Start dates
Semester 1, 2026
Locations
Gillies St (on campus)
Semester 2, 2026
Locations
Gillies St (on campus)
Information
- Our Mt Helen, SMB, Camp St and Gillies St campuses are located in Ballarat.
Contact hours
1 day per week over the 4 years.
3 hours per week class preparation and skill development of the 4 years.
Sample course structure
This is a list of units available in this course. Which units you enrol in will depend on the course and stream available.
- Install drainage systemsAHCDRG305
- Set out site for construction worksAHCLSC311
- Construct brick and block structures and featuresAHCLSC312
- Construct stone structures and features, and install stone claddingAHCLSC313
- Implement a paving projectAHCLSC316
- Construct landscape features using concreteAHCLSC317
- Implement a retaining wall projectAHCLSC319
- Provide information on plants and their cultureAHCPCM306
- Implement a plant establishment programAHCPGD307
- Implement soil improvements for garden and turf areasAHCSOL304
- Cost a projectAHCBUS407
- Install pressurised irrigation systemsAHCIRG345
- Operate pressurised irrigation systemsAHCIRG346
- Erect timber structures and featuresAHCLSC318
- Install water featuresAHCLSC320
- Operate and maintain chainsawsAHCMOM213
- Operate machinery and equipmentAHCMOM304
- Operate land-forming machinery and equipmentAHCMOM310
- Implement a landscape maintenance programAHCPGD310
- Implement a grassed area maintenance programAHCTRF309
- Contribute to workplace health and safety processesAHCWHS302
- Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industryCPCCWHS2001
- Prepare to work safely in the construction industryCPCWHS1001
- Provide First AidHLTAID011
Entry requirements
For all TAFE applications, pre-training review questions and a literacy and numeracy review are part of the application process.
Must be an apprentice in landscaping.
How you apply will depend on your current situation. Visit our how to apply page for options and instructions.
After you submit your application, we’ll get you to do an online literacy and numeracy review to help us understand where you’re at (and if the course you’re applying for is a good fit). We’ll give you feedback and offer you support if needed.
For information about students’ rights and responsibilities, please refer to the VET Information Guide.
- Direct application
- Yes
- Federation University code
- LBT
- National course code
- AHC30921
As part of the National Horticulture Training Package, this course may be used as credit towards further studies in;
- Certificate IV in Landscape
- Certificate IV in Parks and Gardens
- Certificate IV in Horticulture