Course providers in Mount Gambier
Transform Your Outdoor Spaces into Beautiful, Functional Landscapes
Unlock your creativity and develop practical, industry-level skills with this comprehensive online course recognised by the Landscape Design Institute. Guided by award-winning landscape designers, architects, and experienced industry mentors, you'll gain the expertise needed to design beautiful, sustainable, and functional outdoor spaces.
Who Is This Course For?
This course is perfect for:
- Aspiring Landscape Professionals – Develop foundational skills to confidently start a career in landscape design.
- Homeowners & DIY Enthusiasts – Gain practical knowledge to undertake successful landscape and garden projects at home.
- Professionals in Related Industries – Expand your existing expertise, ideal for those working in interior design, horticulture, construction, or gardening.
- Entrepreneurs & Business Owners – Acquire key competencies for starting or expanding a successful landscape design business.
Learn from Industry Experts
This course has been thoughtfully designed in collaboration with top international landscape designers and experts:
- Jim Fogarty – Acclaimed international landscape designer, RHS Chelsea Flower Show and Gardening World Cup winner.
- Steve Taylor – Multi-award-winning garden designer and experienced landscape judge.
- Matt Leacy – Founder of Landart, expert in both horticulture and structural landscape design, featured regularly on TV as a landscape expert.
- Andrew Smith – Horticultural expert at Warners Nurseries, one of Australia’s leading providers of quality plants.
Get Recognised for Your Skills
Upon course completion, you'll receive:
- A verified Certificate of Completion recognised by The Landscape Design Institute.
- A shareable Digital Badge for your CV, LinkedIn, or portfolio, validating your professional skillset to potential employers or clients.
Transform Your Outdoor Spaces into Beautiful, Functional Landscapes
Unlock your creativity and develop practical, industry-level skills with this comprehensive online course recognised by the Landscape Design Institute. Guided by award-winning landscape designers, architects, and experienced industry mentors, you'll gain the expertise needed to design beautiful, sustainable, and functional outdoor spaces.
Who Is This Course For?
This course is perfect for:
- Aspiring Landscape Professionals – Develop foundational skills to confidently start a career in landscape design.
- Homeowners & DIY Enthusiasts – Gain practical knowledge to undertake successful landscape and garden projects at home.
- Professionals in Related Industries – Expand your existing expertise, ideal for those working in interior design, horticulture, construction, or gardening.
- Entrepreneurs & Business Owners – Acquire key competencies for starting or expanding a successful landscape design business.
Learn from Industry Experts
This course has been thoughtfully designed in collaboration with top international landscape designers and experts:
- Jim Fogarty – Acclaimed international landscape designer, RHS Chelsea Flower Show and Gardening World Cup winner.
- Steve Taylor – Multi-award-winning garden designer and experienced landscape judge.
- Matt Leacy – Founder of Landart, expert in both horticulture and structural landscape design, featured regularly on TV as a landscape expert.
- Andrew Smith – Horticultural expert at Warners Nurseries, one of Australia’s leading providers of quality plants.
Get Recognised for Your Skills
Upon course completion, you'll receive:
- A verified Certificate of Completion recognised by The Landscape Design Institute.
- A shareable Digital Badge for your CV, LinkedIn, or portfolio, validating your professional skillset to potential employers or clients.
The AHC40422 Certificate IV in Horticulture helps you build a solid knowledge of plant establishment, soil health, and revegetation. At the same time gaining higher end skills to help you cost out projects, work within a budget, and minimise the use of chemicals. Perfect for anyone wanting their own landscaping or gardening business. Enquire now for the full list of units and enrolment instructions.
Learn moreThe AHC51024 Diploma of Sports Turf Management is for qualified greenkeepers (including golf course superintendents and sports turf managers) needing leadership and management skills. Over 12-18 months of study you will learn how to develop a chemical use strategy, recruit and manage staff, produce written budgets and financial reports — as well as gain advanced skills in plant and soil management, drainage, irrigation, landscaping, and turf renovation. Enquire now for upcoming training dates and elective choices.
Learn moreThe AHC31024 Certificate III in Parks and Gardens qualifies you for labouring jobs at landscaping firms, sports grounds, golf courses, public parks and gardens. It’s a nationally recognised qualification that will teach you how to work safely outdoors and use a wide range of tools, chemicals, and landscaping equipment. The course covers: irrigation systems, pruning and weed control, garden pest control, soil improvement, garden and turf maintenance, safe chemical use and storage, drainage systems and more. Enquire now for the full list of study units and training providers near you that offer this course.
Learn moreIf you love gardening and the outdoors the AHC30921 Certificate III in Landscape Construction qualifies you for work as a landscaper. This nationally recognised certificate is geared toward constructions skills but you’ll also learn how to recognise plants and create plant, tree, and turf gardens. The course covers: drainage systems, paving, brick and block structures, stone features, concreting, retaining walls, roof gardens, irrigation systems, water features, outdoor tiling, and more. Enquire now for the full list of study units, landscape construction competencies, and upcoming enrolment dates.
Learn moreThe AHC30624 Certificate III in Production Horticulture can be used as a professional qualification for work at nurseries and orchards — but is also great for home enthusiasts wanting to grow their own fruit and vegetables. It’s a nationally recognised qualification that incorporates classroom and field work as well as online modules. The course covers: soil sampling and improvement, plant nutrition, crop planting and regulation, harvest, weed control, organics and composting. Enquire now for the next available enrolment dates and your nearest training centre.
Learn moreThe nationally recognised AHC21624 Certificate II in Landscaping will help you get a job with a landscape gardening organisation. You’ll be introduced to the safety aspects of the outdoor workplace and learn how to carry out landscape construction work and general gardening tasks. The course covers: constructing retaining walls, installing aggregate paths, laying pavers, planting trees and shrubs, operating outdoor machinery and equipment. Enquire now for the list of entry requirements, landscaping career competencies, and upcoming enrolment dates.
Learn moreGrab a Certificate II in Rural Operations (AHC21216) if you’d like to work in the agricultural and farming sector. Choose your own study area (rural operations, horticulture, or animal studies) and graduate with the practical skills to work safely at a farming worksite and carry out a range of manual tasks — as well as operate farm machinery and tools. Graduate job-ready with a qualification that’s recognised all over Australia. Enquire now for a course brochure and information about how to complete your training at school.
Learn moreThe AHC20422 Certificate II in Horticulture is the qualification you need to get started in a nursery, work as a garden labourer or horticultural assistant. Over 6 months (at an advanced training facility) you will definitely get your hands dirty — as you learn to recognise plants, treat weeds, test plants and soil for diseases, and grow trees and shrubs. Enquire now for a course schedule, intakes dates, and enrolment options.
Learn moreEntry requirements
Entry requirements set by ASQA are the basic qualifications and criteria that students must meet before enrolling in a nationally recognised course.
These requirements ensure students have the skills and knowledge needed to undertake this course.
- There are no formal academic requirements
- Additional entry requirements are set by individual course providers
Career opportunities
The Diploma of Arboriculture will prepare you for the following roles.
Arborist
An Arborist cuts and trims the branches of trees or shrubs to remove unsafe or decaying limbs. You may also completely fell trees when required. Ar...
Utility Arborist
A Utility Arborist is responsible for the maintenance and management of vegetation near powerlines and other utility infrastructure. Their primary...
Arborist Trainee
An Arborist Trainee assists with cutting and pruning trees in a range of settings. You’ll work alongside qualified arborists to fell trees that are...
Arborist Assistant
An Arborist Assistant supports qualified arborists in the care and maintenance of trees, particularly in urban and suburban environments. Their rol...
More about Diploma of Arboriculture
Are you passionate about trees and the environment? If so, pursuing a Diploma of Arboriculture in Mount Gambier could be your perfect pathway! This qualification opens doors to various rewarding careers in the arboriculture and horticulture sectors. In this picturesque region, home to abundant flora, the demand for skilled professionals continues to grow. By enrolling in this course, you will gain essential knowledge and practical experience necessary for thriving in the field.
Completing a Diploma of Arboriculture will equip you with the skills needed to excel in several dynamic roles. As an Arborist Trainee or a Climbing Arborist, you will learn the ins and outs of tree care and management. The course prepares you for a variety of job opportunities, such as becoming an Arborist or a Forestry Worker, where your expertise will be in high demand in the local community.
Mount Gambier's rich forestry landscape provides the ideal backdrop for aspiring professionals like you. With a Diploma of Arboriculture, you can also explore roles such as Forester or Environmental Assessor. The skills you acquire will be highly beneficial not just for your career growth, but also for contributing positively to the local environment. You may even find opportunities as a Forestry Field Officer or an Arborist Assistant, where every day presents a chance to work outdoors and make a difference.
Furthermore, consider specialising as a Utility Arborist, contributing to the safety and sustainability of communities in Mount Gambier. The Diploma of Arboriculture not only sets you up for diverse job roles but also enhances your understanding of the crucial relationship between urban development and green spaces. Seize the opportunity to build a fulfilling career today, and step into a world where you can nurture trees and help preserve the environment for future generations!
