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Diploma of Landscape Design
TAFE NSW, Multi-campus, NSW, Australia
About this program
The Diploma of Landscape Design provides you with the expertise and knowledge to succeed in the landscape industry. You'll be able to learn practical, real world skills that are used by a landscape designer. These may include hand drawing and computer-aided design (CAD) skills, assessing sites and soil, and being able to identify different varieties of plants and trees.
By combining these practical skills with your creative vision, you'll be equipped to plan, prepare and produce functional, outdoor designs that meet client needs. In addition to these skills, you'll also learn how to comply with work health and safety, environmental regulations and legislations that apply in the workplace.
TAFE NSW is the leading provider of education and training in Australia, with over 130 years of history. Our courses are designed in close consultation with industry, so you graduate with relevant, up-to-date skills and knowledge.
Cost & duration
English test scores
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Course structure
19 terms of coursework
- Packaging Rules
- To achieve this qualification
- competency must be demonstrated in 12 units of competency 6 core units plus 6 elective units
- 3 must be from the electives listed below 3 from the remaining electives listed below or any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course
- Core Units
- AHCDES505- Prepare a landscape design
- AHCDES506- Design for construction of landscape features
- AHCDES507- Produce drawings for landscape design projects using CAD software
- AHCDES508- Design sustainable landscapes
- AHCDES509- Assess landscape sites
- AHCPCM511- Specify plants for landscapes
- AHCARB508- Identify
- select
- and specify trees
- AHCBUS515- Prepare estimates
- quotes
- and tenders
- AHCLSC504- Survey and establish site levels
- AHCLSC505- Manage landscape projects
- AHCPCM512- Design specialised landscape
- AHCWRK513- Write and present reports
- CUAACD313- Produce technical drawings
- CUADES511- Implement design solutions
Career & PR pathway
Occupations this degree typically leads to, and their skilled-migration list status
ArchitectANZSCO 232111
On both MLTSSL and CSOL, supporting 189/190/491 and the employer-sponsored 482/186. Full registration as an architect needs the accredited Master of Architecture plus logged practical experience and the Architectural Practice Examination, on top of the skills assessment.
Assessed by Architects Accreditation Council of Australia (AACA)
Landscape ArchitectANZSCO 232112
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via an AACA assessment. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Architects Accreditation Council of Australia (AACA)
List membership changes over time and does not guarantee an invitation. See the skilled occupation lists guide and the points calculator before relying on this for a visa decision.
Admissions
- Year 12 or equivalent
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