Certificate IV in Landscape Design - AHC42421
Melbourne Polytechnic
Type of institution: TAFE Institute
Level: Pre-degree
CRICOS: 00724G
This qualification describes the skills and knowledge for entry level design job roles in the landscape design industry.Individuals with this qualification perform tasks involving technical skills and problem solving to monitor and improve performance of landscape design projects.Work must comply with work health and safety and environmental regulations and legislation that apply to the workplace.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Subjects
- Prepare simple landscape drawings
- Promote innovation in team environments
- Produce technical drawings
- Produce 2-D landscape drawings using CAD software
- Apply construction techniques to landscape design
- Develop and extend design skills and practice
- Interpret irrigation plans and drawings
- Implement soil improvements for garden and turf areas
- Operate within a budget framework
- Cost a project
- Develop landscape designs
- Plan a plant establishment program
- Develop a therapeutic horticulture design brief
- Research and develop business plans
- Produce computer-aided drawings
- Source and apply information on the history and theory of design
- Design vertical gardens and green facades
- Design plant displays
- Contribute to continuous improvement
- Manage finances for new business ventures
- Recommend plants and cultural practices
- Supervise landscape project works
- Collaborate in creative processes
- Build and maintain business relationships
- Establish legal and risk management requirements of new business ventures
- Sample soils and interpret results
- Identify plant specimens
- Design roof gardens
- Provide information on plants and their culture
- Apply sustainability principles to landscape design
- Maintain work health and safety processes
Standard entry requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Entry | Mid year intake | Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfield | Domestic: $7,550 | No |
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