Job / Qualification

Possible job/career expectations

Landscape Assistant

Certificate I in Horticulture
(Landscape)

Working as a landscape assistant is usually the beginning of a career in the landscape industry. Work undertaken usually involves working under direct supervision and can include: lawn and garden maintenance; safe use of tools and equipment.

Landscape Worker

Certificate II in Horticulture
(Landscape)

The landscape worker is likely to be involved in a wide range of landscaping tasks under limited supervision. Tasks could include:basic landscape construction skills; turf and garden maintenance; chemical application; equipment operation.

Landscape Tradesperson

Certificate III in Horticulture
(Landscape)

The landscape tradesperson is a skilled landscaper and is likely to be involved in a wide range of landscaping activities including: undertaking work site assessment; building and maintaining gardens and landscape structure; supervising worksite activities.

Landscape Supervisor

Certificate IV in Horticulture
(Landscape)

The landscaping supervisor has responsibility for a number of workers and landscape activities including:staff supervision and training; supervising planting and construction works; preparing designs; project costing and operating within a budget framework.

Landscape Manager

Diploma in Horticulture
(Landscape)

The landscape manager is likely to have significant responsibilities in managing a wide range of business activities including:managing projects; designing landscape structures and features; preparing estimates, quotes and tenders; negotiating with clients.

Landscape Business Manager

Advanced Diploma in Horticulture
(Landscape)

The landscape business manager is responsible for ensuring that the landscape enterprise is successfully developed and managed. Responsibilities may include:developing business plans, financial management; managing human and physical resources; business capital; marketing and promotion.
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