Certificate III in Landscape Construction

About the course

This entry-level qualification develops practical skills for landscape construction work, including building basic brick, block and concrete structures and maintaining or renovating gardens. You’ll learn to plan and cost small projects, develop plant and turf knowledge, and apply soil nutrition practices, supported by experienced industry-connected trainers. This Certificate III prepares you for work in landscape construction and garden maintenance. The programme focuses on applied engineering drawings, workshop skills, and technical maintenance competencies.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue roles supporting or delivering landscape construction and maintenance projects across residential and commercial settings. Typical pathways include landscape construction tradesperson, landscaper, greenskeeper, parks and gardens worker, landscape labourer or landscape gardener. Skills may also support moving into apprenticeships/traineeships or starting a small landscaping business. Career outcomes align with a Certificate III in landscape construction. Preparing graduates for engineering technician, draftsperson, and technical service roles, or degree articulation.

Living Costs in Gold Coast**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 22 - 29	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,564 - 2,068	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,096 - 1,449
Transportation (Daily) A$ 3 - 9	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 234 - 310

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

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***Source: PayScale.com (2026)