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AHC21621 Certificate II in Landscaping

National ID: AHC21621 State ID: BHM4
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Grow a career in landscaping

This qualification will assist you to gain employment in the landscaping, horticulture, and conservation and land management industry. You'll gain the practical skills and knowledge require to work in landscaping roles in domestic, commercial and/or industrial settings.

You do not need to have any prior experience and this may be a great option if you are currently registered as unemployed and/or referred by community agencies.. 
All of our classes have extensive resources and are run by highly experienced lecturers.

You will learn skills to maintain and construct domestic and commercial landscapes and recreational landscape structures.

You may be able to attain a triple qualification adding the Certificate II in Conservation and Ecosystem Management, and Certificate II in Horticulture, to this Certificate by enrolling in additional units.

Develop trade level skills and knowledge such as

  • laying paving
  • constructing low profile modular or timber retaining walls
  • installing aggregate paths
  • identifying plants
  • treating weeds, pests and diseases
  • planting trees and shrubs
  • operate basic machinery and equipment

I have the following attributes

  • enjoy nature and outdoor work, which includes working in varied weather conditions outdoors
  • comfortable working in a physical environment
  • enjoy manual labour and physical work
  • able to work as part of a team
  • have problem solving skills

While there are no formal entrance requirements or prerequisites it would be beneficial for applicants to have:

  • At least completed year 10, or 
  • Certificate I in Agrifood Operations, Certificate I in Conservation and Land Management (includes 'Green Army' participants) or Certificate I in Horticulture, or equivalent.

Please note there are no licensing requirements for this qualification.

You'll be able to access your personal timetable (find out how on our Timetables page), once you have paid your fees. In the meantime the information below provides an indication of the time commitment required to complete this course, depending on available study options.

On campus

You'll attend classes on campus 3 - 4 days per week from 8:30am - 3.00pm. Access to all learning and assessment materials will be provided through Blackboard online learning.

At-home study

You will also need to allocate approximately 1 - 2 hours of study per unit outside of the timetabled classes to undertake research and complete assessment tasks. 

There is no requirement for formal work placement/experience but volunteer work outside of class is encouraged. 

Timetable information is indicative only and subject to change.

On your first day you should bring your confirmation of enrolment, your student ID and stationery (pen and exercise book), lunch box and water bottle. A canteen is available on campus..

Study outside of class hours, including private study, assignment preparation, and research will be required to successfully complete your course.

Bring your own device (BYOD) is encouraged but not essential.
If you don’t have access to a computer and WiFi at home, we recommend using our library computers during library hours.

As a student you will also have additional costs associated with your study, for example text books and stationery, printing and other materials required for your assignments.

Uniform requirements:

  • steel capped boots
  • sun hat
  • sun screen
  • gardening gloves
  • eye protection
  • hi-vis vest
  • long sleeve shirt and trousers

Please note this list should be used as a guide only as job titles and qualification requirements may vary between organisations. 

Visit one of our four Jobs and Skills Centres located at NMT's Balga, Joondalup, Midland and Perth campuses for free career planning advice and job search support.

Study options and next steps

Click on your preferred option below to get started with your application.

Semester 1, 2024

Details
Duration 1 Semester
When Semester 1, 2024
Where Joondalup (Kendrew Crescent)
How On campus
Course fee
Tuition fee* Resource fee Total fee
General $2,191.12 $510.00 $2,701.12
Concession $660.03 $510.00 $1,170.03

*Fee disclaimers

The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. Please view the full list of Fee disclaimers.

Please note fees listed include all units required to gain this qualification.  If you're a continuing student and have successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in, to complete this course.

Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.

T 1300 300 822

Semester 2, 2023

Details
Duration 1 Semester
When Semester 2, 2023
Where Joondalup (Kendrew Crescent)
How On campus
Course fee
Tuition fee* Resource fee Total fee
General $2,191.12 $495.00 $2,686.12
Concession $660.03 $495.00 $1,155.03

*Fee disclaimers

The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. Please view the full list of Fee disclaimers.

Please note fees listed include all units required to gain this qualification.  If you're a continuing student and have successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in, to complete this course.

Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.

T 1300 300 822

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