Diploma of Landscape Design
The Diploma of Landscape Design is for those who seek a career as a landscape designer or those who are involved in a horticulture or landscape business and wish to upgrade their professional skills and knowledge. The course combines visual and creative skills with practical and technical aspects of landscape, permaculture, business and planting design.
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Duration
1.5 years full-time or equivalent part-time (can be done day and/or evening) - VET Mar Intake and VET Jul Intake
Intakes
Wantirna (March, July) - View application and start dates
Study modes
- Full-time,
- Part-time (day & evening)
VTAC course code
- 3401010154 (fee type determined by provider)
This is a nationally approved vocational course that is recognised throughout Australia.
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Course information in detail
- Course detail, course structure and units of study.
Course description
Landscape design is a broad discipline which involves working creatively with plants and outdoor spaces. This course combines visual and creative skills with practical and technical aspects of landscape, permaculture, business and planting design. This course is designed for people who are looking for a career as a landscape designer or individuals who are involved in horticulture or landscape businesses and wish to upgrade their professional skills and knowledge.
Course structure
The course involves 12 units of study (four core and eight elective units). Most units involve a combination of classes and online collaborate sessions. Some weekend classes and/or field trips are scheduled for certain units.
Units of study
Careers and graduate outcomes
- Career opportunities and course aims and objectives.
Career opportunities
A graduate may seek a career in landscape design, technical, supervisory or managerial operations in the field of domestic, private or commercial horticulture/landscape/sustainability projects.
Aims and objectives
Graduates should have the skills to be able to prepare landscape design plans, provide advice to clients regarding plant selection and requirements, and understand the importance of sustainable practices and principles related to the landscape design area.
Pathways and scholarships
- Pathways, credit transfer, recognition of prior learning and scholarships.
Course fees and requirements
- Entry requirements and non-year 12 entry.
Course fees
Fees for 2022
A VET Student Loan is available for this course – allowing you to defer part of your fees if you're eligible.
The maximum VET Student Loan amount for this course is $16,221. You must start repaying this loan once you earn above the compulsory repayment threshold.
Diploma of Landscape DesignEstimated course fees for 2022* |
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| For students who are not granted a Skills First government-subsidised place | For students who are granted a Skills First government-subsidised place | Is this a Free TAFE course? | |
| You will need to pay this amount if you do not receive a VET Student Loan | $17,900 | $11,320 | This course is not eligible for Free TAFE |
| You will need to pay this amount if you do receive a VET Student Loan | $1,679 | Fully Covered | This course is not eligible for Free TAFE |
This training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding.
You could be granted a Skills First government-subsidised place when you apply for this course. Check your eligibility now.
Concession rates for Diploma and Advanced Diploma programs are also available if you self-identify as being of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent and qualify for a government-subsidised training place under the Indigenous Completions Initiative.
The eligibility criteria are set by the Victorian Government and assessed by Swinburne in accordance with government directives, which are subject to change at any time.
Find out if you’re eligible for a fee concession here.
If you are not granted a government subsidised place, the full course fee will apply. Check your eligibility now.
Indicative nominal course hours: 1,390.
Fees for 2023
A VET Student Loan is available for this course – allowing you to defer part of your fees if you're eligible.
The maximum VET Student Loan amount for this course is $16,366. You must start repaying this loan once you earn above the compulsory repayment threshold.
Diploma of Landscape DesignEstimated course fees for 2023* |
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|---|---|---|---|
| For students who are not granted a Skills First government-subsidised place | For students who are granted a Skills First government-subsidised place | Is this a Free TAFE course? | |
| You will need to pay this amount if you do not receive a VET Student Loan | $17,900 | $11,830 | This course is not eligible for Free TAFE |
| You will need to pay this amount if you do receive a VET Student Loan | $1,534 | Fully Covered | This course is not eligible for Free TAFE |
This training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding.
You could be granted a Skills First government-subsidised place when you apply for this course. Check your eligibility now.
Concession rates for Diploma and Advanced Diploma programs are also available if you self-identify as being of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent and qualify for a government-subsidised training place under the Indigenous Completions Initiative.
The eligibility criteria are set by the Victorian Government and assessed by Swinburne in accordance with government directives, which are subject to change at any time.
Find out if you’re eligible for a fee concession here.
If you are not granted a government subsidised place, the full course fee will apply. Check your eligibility now.
Indicative nominal course hours: 1,390.
Entry requirements
Additional requirements
The following additional criteria for entry apply for this course:
- Literacy and Numeracy: Applicants will need to demonstrate literacy and numeracy competencies.
How to apply
Find out more
Tel: 1300 SWINBURNE
Training Organisation Identifier (TOID): 3059