Diploma of Landscape Design - AHC50616

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Average Course Fee: $15761

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Average Course Duration: 18 Months

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Description

This is a specialist qualification for landscape designers.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

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Student Outcomes

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Satisfied with Training

Percentage of graduates in the Agriculture, Environmental and Related Studies field who were satisfied with the training (Diploma).

Improved Work Status

Percentage of graduates in the Agriculture, Environmental and Related Studies field who started/expanded a business or who have a new job, more highly skilled work, a promotion or higher pay (Diploma).

Salary

The middle of the range of salaries earned by graduates in the Agriculture, Environmental and Related Studies field starting their first ever full-time job after graduating (Diploma).

Jobs

Graduates of the Agriculture, Environmental and Related Studies field (Diploma) are most often employed as:

26.0%

Technicians and Trades Workers

24.9%

Labourers

18.7%

Professionals

Industries

Graduates of the Agriculture, Environmental and Related Studies field (Diploma) are most often employed in:

24.7%

Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing

22.3%

Administrative and Support Services

9.4%

Public Administration and Safety

All statistics are supplied by the National Centre for Vocational Education Research.

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VET Student Loans

This course is eligible for a VET Student Loan from the Australian Government to assist students with paying tuition fees. The maximum amount that can be loaned for this course is $16,221.

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Career Information

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Agriculture, Horticulture and Conservation and Land Management Career Pathway

Diploma of Landscape Design is in the Agriculture, Environmental and Related Studies Field of Education. For more information about this kind of career, you can explore Agriculture, Horticulture and Conservation and Land Management.

Stream

Landscape and Gardens

Certificate II

Certificate III

Certificate IV

Diploma

Senior Landscape Designer

Advanced Diploma

Horticulture Business Manager

Other courses in this pathway

Stream

Animal Production

Shearing/Wool Harvesting & Handling

Rural Operations

Production Horticulture

Irrigation

Conservation and Land Management

Indigenous Land Management

Horticulture

Arboriculture

Nursery

Permaculture

Note: Information provided as a guide only. Chart developed by the Australian Apprenticeships & Traineeships Information Service (aapathways.com.au). Information in this chart may be reproduced with acknowledgement of its source: "The Australian Apprenticeships & Traineeships Information Service (aapathways.com.au/jpc) funded by the Australian Government Department of Employment and Workplace Relations".

Australian Apprenticeships

Australian Apprenticeships (also known as apprenticeships and traineeships) combine work with training in a nationally recognised qualification. Australian Apprenticeships are available to anyone of working age and offer opportunities to learn new skills and be paid in over 500 different jobs.

Unfortunately, this qualification is not currently available as an Australian Apprenticeship.

Australian Apprenticeships Pathways

Units & Packaging

To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in:

12 units of competency:

4 core units plus

8 elective units.

Elective units must ensure the integrity of the qualification’s Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) alignment and contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome. The electives are to be chosen as follows:

Select 5 units from list below

3 units aligned to AQF level 4 or above may be selected from this or any other endorsed Training Package or Accredited Course.

Selected units must be relevant to job outcomes in landscape design and must be chosen to ensure the integrity of the qualification outcome at AQF level 5.

Core Units

AHCDES501	Design sustainable landscapes
AHCDES502	Prepare a landscape design
AHCDES503	Assess landscape sites
AHCDES504	Design for construction of landscape features

Elective Units

AHCARB508	Identify, select and specify trees
AHCBUS514	Negotiate and monitor contracts
AHCBUS515	Prepare estimates, quotes and tenders
AHCLSC501	Survey and establish site levels
AHCLSC502	Manage landscape projects
AHCPCM503	Specify plants for landscapes
AHCPCM504	Design specialised landscape
AHCPER401	Provide advice on permaculture principles and practices
AHCPER403	Design an urban permaculture system
AHCPER404	Plan and implement permaculture works
AHCPER505	Plan and supervise the implementation of permaculture project works
AHCWRK503	Prepare reports
AHCWRK507	Implement professional practice
AHCWRK508	Interpret legislation
AHCWRK509	Provide specialist advice to clients
AHCWRK510	Audit site operations
BSBDES501	Implement design solutions
BSBDES502	Establish, negotiate and refine a design brief
CUAACD302	Produce computer-aided drawings

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