Fee Free Tafe
Fee Free Tafe
Great news, this course is included in Fee-Free TAFE* for courses commencing in 2025.
To be eligible for a Fee-Free place you must be:
- a resident of Tasmania or working in Tasmania
- an Australian or New Zealand citizen, an Australian permanent resident, an eligible VISA holder, and
- of working age
*Fee-Free TAFE covers your tuition fee only. Other fees may apply. See Fee-Free TAFE Eligibility for more information.
Fee-Free* TAFE is a joint initiative of the Australian and Tasmanian Governments, providing tuition-free training places to eligible Tasmanians wanting to train, retrain or upskill. Places are limited and not guaranteed and applying early is recommended. The number of funded Fee Free* places on offer at TasTAFE are determined by the Australian and Tasmanian Governments.
Course overview
Back to Primary Industries, Horticulture & EnvironmentLocations
- North
- Alanvale
- North West
- Burnie
- South
- Clarence
Attendance options
- Full-time
- Part-time
Study type
- Apprentices/Trainees
- Workplace
2025 Tuition fees
- Subsidised $ 2,940.00
- Concession* $ 400.00
- Commercial $ 16,915.00
Additional fees may apply. For more information, see Fees, payments and other costs.
Please note: The course overview is intended as a guide only. Not all courses are available at all locations or through all study types and attendance options. Please check Locations, Dates and Times below or enquire for further information.
If you enjoy working outdoors and want to develop your existing skills and knowledge at a more advanced level in the Landscape Construction industry, then this is the qualification for you!
This qualification is designed to give you the specialist skills and knowledge you need to undertake a range of work functions and job roles within the Landscaping industry. If you are already employed in the Landscape Construction industry, or are currently undertaking work in a job with landscape construction-related tasks, this qualification is the one you’ve been looking for!
In this course you will learn how to set out construction work, construct brick/block structures, stone structures and features, as well as implement paving projects and retaining walls.
Throughout the course, you will develop your skills providing information on plants and their culture, implementing soil improvements, and plant nutrition and plant establishment programs, as well as installing drainage systems. You’ll also learn how to install, operate and maintain pressurised irrigation systems, as well as perform specialist amenity pruning.
On successful completion of this course, you’ll have the landscape construction skills you need to prepare you for work at a supervisory level within this vibrant industry, and seek employment with a range of landscaping and garden maintenance companies.
Note – You must be employed as an apprentice, or currently be undertaking work in a job with landscape construction-related tasks to enrol in this qualification.
Locations, dates & times
Campus | Date | Attendance/Duration | Study type | Apply/Enquire |
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South | ||||
Clarence | 2 Jan 2025 - 8 Dec 2028 | Full-time Enrol at any time. This course is for people currently employed in suitable industry-specific workplaces. Training and assessment will involve workplace visits and may require scheduled campus-based training. | Workplace | Apply now |
North West | ||||
Burnie | 2 Jan 2025 - 8 Dec 2028 | Full-time Enrol at any time. This course is for people currently employed in suitable industry-specific workplaces. Training and assessment will involve workplace visits and may require scheduled campus-based training. | Workplace | Apply now |
Career opportunities
- Landscaper
- Landscape Gardener
- Landscape Contractor
Career opportunities
- Landscaper
- Landscape Gardener
- Landscape Contractor