Diploma of Landscape Design
This is a specialist qualification for landscape designers.
Subjects
Packaging Rules
Completion of twelve (12) units made up of five (5) core units and seven (7) elective units.
ELECTIVE UNITS
a minimum of five (5) units must come from the elective units list
a maximum of two (2) units may be selected from the elective units or units aligned to Certificate IV or above in AHC10 or from any other currently endorsed training package or accredited course. Selected units must be relevant to job outcomes in the landscape design industry.
CORE UNITS
Design
Unit code | Unit title |
Design sustainable landscapes | |
Prepare a landscape project design | |
Assess landscape sites | |
Design for construction of landscape features | |
Produce computer-aided drawings |
ELECTIVE UNITS
Arboriculture
Unit code | Unit title |
Identify, select and specify trees |
Business
Unit code | Unit title |
Negotiate and monitor contracts | |
Prepare estimates, quotes and tenders |
Design
Unit code | Unit title |
Implement design solutions | |
Establish, negotiate and refine a design brief |
Permaculture
Unit code | Unit title |
Provide advice on permaculture principles and practices | |
Design an urban permaculture system | |
Plan for the implementation of permaculture works | |
Plan the implementation of a permaculture project |
Landscape
Unit code | Unit title |
Survey and establish site levels | |
Manage landscape projects |
Plants
Unit code | Unit title |
Specify plants for landscapes | |
Design and maintain a specialised landscape |
Work
Unit code | Unit title |
Prepare reports | |
Implement professional practice | |
Interpret legislation | |
Provide specialist advice to clients | |
Audit site operations |
Pathways...
Qualification pathways
Pathways into the qualification
This qualification may be accessed by direct entry or completion of the Certificate III in Landscape Construction.
Pathways from the qualification
Further training pathways from this qualification include, but are not limited to, Advanced Diploma of Horticulture.
Australian Apprenticeships
This qualification is suitable for an Australian Apprenticeship.
Job roles
Job roles and titles vary across different industry sectors. Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include:
Landscape designer
Entry Requirements
Entry requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
Licensing Information
Not Applicable
Employability Skills
QUALIFICATION SUMMARY | |
Employability Skill | Industry/enterprise requirements for this qualification include: |
Communication | Listening and understanding Speaking clearly and directly Reading and interpreting workplace related documentation Writing to audience needs Interpreting the needs of internal/external customers Applying numeracy skills to workplace requirements Establishing/using networks Sharing information Negotiating responsively |
Teamwork | Working as an individual and a team member Working with diverse individuals and groups Applying knowledge of own role as a part of a team Applying teamwork skills to a range of situations Identifying and using the strengths of other team members |
Problem-solving | Developing practical and creative solutions to workplace problems Showing interdependence and initiative in identifying problems Solving problems individually or in teams Applying a range of strategies in problem solving Using numeracy skills to solve problems Testing assumptions and taking context into account |
Initiative and enterprise | Adapting to new situations Being creative in response to workplace challenges Identifying opportunities that might not be obvious to others Generating a range of options in response to workplace matters Translating ideas into actions Developing a strategic, creative long-term vision |
Planning and organising | Collecting analysing and organising information Using basic business systems for planning and organising Being appropriately resourceful Taking initiative and making decisions within workplace role Participating in continuous improvement and planning processes Working within or establishing clear project goals and deliverables Determining or applying required resources Allocating people and other resources to tasks and workplace requirements Managing time and priorities Adapting resource allocations to cope with contingencies |
Self-management | Taking responsibility at the appropriate level |
Learning | Defining own learning needs Carrying out independent learning to improve capability |
Technology | Using technology and related workplace equipment Using technology to organise data |