Certificate
You can learn to be a leader in landscape design with Melbourne Polytechnic's Certificate IV in Landscape Design. 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 technologyThis 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 businessGraduates of Melbourne Polytechnic's Certificate IV in Landscape Design have a wide range of job opportunities. You may gain employment as a landscape site supervisor, garden designer, senior CAD operator, project manager 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.
Graduates of Melbourne Polytechnic's Certificate IV in Landscape Design have a wide range of job opportunities.
You can seek Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) where your work experience or qualifications of an advanced and related nature have been undertaken. RPL is individually assessed based on evidence submitted by the student to the teaching department. Applications for RPL will be assessed by relevant Melbourne Polytechnic trainers, academics and where appropriate, industry experts.