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Garden Designer Courses in Blue Mountains

A Garden Designer plans and creates gardens, collaborating with clients on ideas, drawings, and budgets while selecting plants and materials.

How do I become a Garden Designer in Blue Mountains?

Get qualified to work as a Garden Designer with a course recognised across Australia. Speak to a training provider to learn more.

Common questions

In Australia, a full time Garden Designer generally earns $1,250 per week ($65,000 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.

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This industry has enjoyed strong growth in employment numbers over the last five years. There are currently 20,000 people working in this field in Australia and many of them specialise as a Garden Designer. Garden Designers may find work across all regions of Australia.

Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights

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If you’re interested in a career as a Garden Designer, consider enrolling in a Certificate III in Landscape Construction. You’ll develop your skills in creating landscaping features including paving, retaining walls and water features and explore other topics such as improving soil condition and establishing plants. You could also consider a Diploma of Landscape Design.

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Garden Designer careers

If you're looking to pursue a career in landscape design, our Garden Designer courses in Blue Mountains offer a range of opportunities that cater to both beginners and experienced learners. For those just starting out, the Certificate II in Parks and Gardens AHC20621 and the Certificate III in Landscape Construction AHC30916 provide foundational skills and knowledge essential for entering the horticulture and gardening industries. Located in the lush and picturesque Blue Mountains, these courses equip students with practical skills that are vital to thriving in one of Australia’s most stunning environments.

For those with a background in the field looking to enhance their expertise, the Diploma of Landscape Design AHC50621 is a perfect choice. Advanced learners will gain an in-depth understanding of landscape design principles, allowing them to create innovative spaces that harmonise with the natural beauty of the Blue Mountains. As a professional Garden Designer, you will find exciting career opportunities, including roles as a Landscape Designer, Head Gardener, or even as a Landscaper.

In addition to Garden Designer courses, there are related fields of study such as Horticulture, Gardening, and Landscape Design, which can further enrich your career prospects. Additionally, you might consider roles like Horticulturalist, Garden Labourer, or Landscape Architect as you explore your career in this vibrant and rewarding field. Engage with your passion for nature while building a career in one of Australia's most beautiful regions with these comprehensive Garden Designer courses in the Blue Mountains.