Certificate IV in Landscape Design
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Overview
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18 months part time
February
February
Grow your career in landscape design
You can learn to be a leader in landscape design with Melbourne Polytechnic’s Certificate IV in Landscape Design 22331VIC. Take the next step in your landscape construction or horticulture career and advance your skills in marketing, costing and design in the landscaping industry. Landscaping is a $6 billion industry in Australia and with an increasing demand for sustainable green spaces in our suburbs and cities, is a career that will only increase in relevance and demand.
Industry-led learning using current technology
This comprehensive landscape design course has been tailored to deliver graduates with the skills that the landscaping industry needs. You’ll learn everything, from landscape design essentials like plant recommendations and soil sampling, to garden designs drawing techniques and producing 2D architectural drawings using CAD software. In addition to practical and creative skills, you’ll also learn vital business skills, including how to cost a project and promote your products and services. You’ll learn from industry-qualified and experienced teachers, and have the opportunity to apply your skills to real world challenges. Melbourne Polytechnic landscaping students have frequently distinguished themselves on a national and international level at competitions such as WorldSkills.
Plant the seed to run your own business
Graduates of Melbourne Polytechnic’s Certificate IV in Landscape Design have a wide range of job opportunities. You may gain employment as a landscape designer, garden designer, CAD operator, or community planning officer. This course will provide you with the skills to manage your own landscape design business and create designs that can help you grow a successful career.
Career Pathways
Where will this take me
Graduates of Melbourne Polytechnic’s Certificate IV in Landscape Design 22331VIC have a wide range of job opportunities.- Community Landscape Officer
- Landscaping Business Owner
- CAD Operator
- Project Manager
- Garden Designer
- Landscaping Business Operator
- Landscape Gardener
Pathways
This qualification may lead to further study such as a 22260VIC Diploma of Applied Horticultural Science, or other Horticulture stream and studyCourse Details
Delivery methods
- Classroom
Class Schedule
Class schedule may vary.
Assessment Methods
A variety of assessment methods may be used to demonstrate the student's competence. At the commencement of each unit, you will be given an outline of what is to be covered and how the unit will be assessed. Assessment methods may include practical application and demonstration of skills, oral presentations, written assignments, tests and projects, work-based projects, case studies and log books.
Units of Study
The hours displayed are nominal, actual classroom hours delivered may differ. Please contact us for the latest student contact hours information.
| Code | Subject | Elective | Hours |
| AHCBUS402 | COST A PROJECT | Elective | 50 |
| AHCLSC401 | Supervise landscape project works | Elective | 80 |
| AHCPCM401 | Recommend plants and cultural practices | Core | 80 |
| AHCSOL401 | SAMPLE SOILS AND INTERPRET RESULTS | Elective | 60 |
| BSBDES305 | SOURCE AND APPLY INFORMATION ON THE HISTORY AND THEORY OF DESIGN | Core | 65 |
| BSBMKG413 | PROMOTE PRODUCTS AND SERVICES | Elective | 40 |
| CUAACD302 | PRODUCE COMPUTER-AIDED DRAWINGS | Core | 50 |
| VU21967 | APPLY CONSTRUCTION TECHNIQUES TO LANDSCAPE DESIGN | Core | 50 |
| VU21968 | APPLY THE PRINCIPLES OF SUSTAINABILITY TO LANDSCAPE DESIGNS | Core | 60 |
| VU21969 | Develop a landscape design | Core | 130 |
| VU21970 | PREPARE SIMPLE LANDSCAPE DRAWINGS | Core | 50 |
| VU21971 | PRODUCE 2-D ARCHITECTURAL DRAWINGS USING CAD | Core | 40 |
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Fees & Costs
| Concession | Government subsidised fee | Non-subsidised fee | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition fee | $630 | $3150 | $6300 |
| Materials fee | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Maximum annual amenities | $175 | $250 | $250 |
| Total payable | $805 | $3400 | $6550 |
| Per year | $ |
| Per semester | $ |
The student tuition fees as published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment.
Displayed course fees are indicative only. There are many variables that impact the total amount of your full course costs including qualification for government subsidies, concessions or recognition of prior learning. Tuition fees do not include the cost of student amenities or material costs.
This training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding. Contact us to find out if you’re eligible for a Government subsidy.
Melbourne Polytechnic offers a range of payment options to help you pay your tuition fees, so you can get on with your studies.
Fees displayed are effective for new applications received on or after 1 November 2021. Tuition fees do not include textbooks, course materials or overseas student health insurance and visa fees.
After initial deposit, international students are able to pay tuition fees in installments, four times per year.
For more detailed information please read the International Student Fees.
Fees explained
The fees for those ineligible for a government-funded enrolment.
The cost of tuition for those eligible for government funding.
Concession fees are charged at 20 per cent of the standard fees for enrolments in Certificate I to IV courses. To be eligible students must meet Skills First eligibility criteria and present a valid:
- Commonwealth Health Care card, or
- Pensioner Concession card, or
- Any dependent spouse or dependent child of one of the above cardholders, or
- Veterans Gold card.
The following groups are eligible for concession fees from Certificate I to Advanced Diploma level:
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students
- Asylum Seekers and victims of human trafficking
Additional expenses
The Student Services and Amenities Fee is charged at forty cents (40 cents) per student contact hour and is capped over a twelve (12) month period, effective from the enrolment date, to:
- $250 for full fee-paying students; and
- $175 for concession-paying students studying Certificate I, II, III, or IV.
Amenities fees are used to improve non-academic services including libraries, counselling services, student support, and recreational activities.
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Requirements
There are no formal entry requirements for this course.Next Steps
We're really excited for you to join the Melbourne Polytechnic community and we look forward to supporting you on your education journey.
The first step to enrolling is completing the application short form from the Apply Now page.
You'll then receive a link to complete a few more personal details.
It is a mandatory government requirement for all prospective students to complete an online literacy and numeracy assessment.
Once you are ready to enrol, you will be invited to attend our Skills and Job Centre, or come to campus to complete your enrolment in person.
For certificate-level courses, you can pay by weekly or fortnightly direct debit using our Tuition Payment Plan. Read more about TPPs here.
If you need assistance with your application and the next steps, you can contact one of our Education and Course Advisors on 1300 635 276 or follow a step-by-step guide to enrolling for vocational education local students.
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