Applied Horticultural Services (Level 3) (Landscape Construction)
Growing & Vines
A course by
Wintec
Gain hands-on skills in landscape construction, horticulture, and plant care with this practical Level 3 certificate, ideal for starting a career in landscape labour or further horticultural study.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Rotokauri campus, Hamilton
Core skills this course teaches
Demonstrate foundational landscape construction skills
Use building tools confidently to construct and maintain basic landscape elements such as decks, paving, concrete features, and drainage.
Apply horticultural practices in landscape projects
Carry out planting, lawn laying, and introductory plant design as part of landscape construction and maintenance.
Operate safely and manage workplace risks
What You're Signing Up For
The Applied Horticultural Services (Level 3) programme with a strand in Landscape Construction is a one-semester, full-time, practical course where students learn introductory skills for the landscape construction trade. The curriculum covers the use of building tools, creating landscape elements, basic planting, lawn laying, and maintenance. Students gain real-world experience by working on actual landscape projects and develop skills in setting out, woodworking, concreting, paving, drainage, plan reading, surveying, and health and safety. The programme prepares graduates for entry-level roles in landscape construction or further study in horticulture or landscape design.
Course Content
- Tools of the landscape construction trade
- Building landscape elements
- Laying pavers, drains, and irrigation
- Plant selection and introductory design
- Workplace and tool safety
- Material requirements for projects
- Timber construction basics
- Site setout and surveying
- Concrete and reinforcing techniques
- Paving and hard surfaces
- Drainage systems
- Planting and turf care
- Horticultural irrigation systems
- Teamwork and communication skills
- Health and workplace safety
- First aid and emergency procedures
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Horticulture
Landscape Construction
Primary Industries
Future employment opportunities might be
Landscape labourer
Landscape construction site assistant
Gardener