Certificate IV in Irrigation Management in Ballina

Transform Your Outdoor Spaces into Beautiful, Functional Landscapes

Unlock your creativity and develop practical, industry-level skills with this comprehensive online course recognised by the Landscape Design Institute. Guided by award-winning landscape designers, architects, and experienced industry mentors, you'll gain the expertise needed to design beautiful, sustainable, and functional outdoor spaces.

Who Is This Course For?

This course is perfect for:

• Aspiring Landscape Professionals – Develop foundational skills to confidently start a career in landscape design.
• Homeowners & DIY Enthusiasts – Gain practical knowledge to undertake successful landscape and garden projects at home.
• Professionals in Related Industries – Expand your existing expertise, ideal for those working in interior design, horticulture, construction, or gardening.
• Entrepreneurs & Business Owners – Acquire key competencies for starting or expanding a successful landscape design business.

Learn from Industry Experts

This course has been thoughtfully designed in collaboration with top international landscape designers and experts:

• Jim Fogarty – Acclaimed international landscape designer, RHS Chelsea Flower Show and Gardening World Cup winner.
• Steve Taylor – Multi-award-winning garden designer and experienced landscape judge.
• Matt Leacy – Founder of Landart, expert in both horticulture and structural landscape design, featured regularly on TV as a landscape expert.
• Andrew Smith – Horticultural expert at Warners Nurseries, one of Australia’s leading providers of quality plants.

Get Recognised for Your Skills

Upon course completion, you'll receive:

• A verified Certificate of Completion recognised by The Landscape Design Institute.
• A shareable Digital Badge for your CV, LinkedIn, or portfolio, validating your professional skillset to potential employers or clients.

Transform Your Outdoor Spaces into Beautiful, Functional Landscapes

Unlock your creativity and develop practical, industry-level skills with this comprehensive online course recognised by the Landscape Design Institute. Guided by award-winning landscape designers, architects, and experienced industry mentors, you'll gain the expertise needed to design beautiful, sustainable, and functional outdoor spaces.

Who Is This Course For?

This course is perfect for:

• Aspiring Landscape Professionals – Develop foundational skills to confidently start a career in landscape design.
• Homeowners & DIY Enthusiasts – Gain practical knowledge to undertake successful landscape and garden projects at home.
• Professionals in Related Industries – Expand your existing expertise, ideal for those working in interior design, horticulture, construction, or gardening.
• Entrepreneurs & Business Owners – Acquire key competencies for starting or expanding a successful landscape design business.

Learn from Industry Experts

This course has been thoughtfully designed in collaboration with top international landscape designers and experts:

• Jim Fogarty – Acclaimed international landscape designer, RHS Chelsea Flower Show and Gardening World Cup winner.
• Steve Taylor – Multi-award-winning garden designer and experienced landscape judge.
• Matt Leacy – Founder of Landart, expert in both horticulture and structural landscape design, featured regularly on TV as a landscape expert.
• Andrew Smith – Horticultural expert at Warners Nurseries, one of Australia’s leading providers of quality plants.

Get Recognised for Your Skills

Upon course completion, you'll receive:

• A verified Certificate of Completion recognised by The Landscape Design Institute.
• A shareable Digital Badge for your CV, LinkedIn, or portfolio, validating your professional skillset to potential employers or clients.

The AHC40422 Certificate IV in Horticulture helps you build a solid knowledge of plant establishment, soil health, and revegetation. At the same time gaining higher end skills to help you cost out projects, work within a budget, and minimise the use of chemicals. Perfect for anyone wanting their own landscaping or gardening business. Enquire now for the full list of units and enrolment instructions.

The AHC51024 Diploma of Sports Turf Management is for qualified greenkeepers (including golf course superintendents and sports turf managers) needing leadership and management skills. Over 12-18 months of study you will learn how to develop a chemical use strategy, recruit and manage staff, produce written budgets and financial reports — as well as gain advanced skills in plant and soil management, drainage, irrigation, landscaping, and turf renovation. Enquire now for upcoming training dates and elective choices.

The AHC33822 Certificate III in Permaculture is a 30 week course that introduces the principles of permaculture and teaches you how to establish and maintain a permaculture system for clients (or for yourself). The course covers the essential aspects of both rural and urban permaculture systems including organic gardens and orchards, integrating plant and animal systems, managing plant pests and diseases. Enquire now for the full list of study units and the training centre nearest you.

The AHC31024 Certificate III in Parks and Gardens qualifies you for labouring jobs at landscaping firms, sports grounds, golf courses, public parks and gardens. It’s a nationally recognised qualification that will teach you how to work safely outdoors and use a wide range of tools, chemicals, and landscaping equipment. The course covers: irrigation systems, pruning and weed control, garden pest control, soil improvement, garden and turf maintenance, safe chemical use and storage, drainage systems and more. Enquire now for the full list of study units and training providers near you that offer this course.

If you love gardening and the outdoors the AHC30921 Certificate III in Landscape Construction qualifies you for work as a landscaper. This nationally recognised certificate is geared toward constructions skills but you’ll also learn how to recognise plants and create plant, tree, and turf gardens. The course covers: drainage systems, paving, brick and block structures, stone features, concreting, retaining walls, roof gardens, irrigation systems, water features, outdoor tiling, and more. Enquire now for the full list of study units, landscape construction competencies, and upcoming enrolment dates.

The AHC30624 Certificate III in Production Horticulture can be used as a professional qualification for work at nurseries and orchards — but is also great for home enthusiasts wanting to grow their own fruit and vegetables. It’s a nationally recognised qualification that incorporates classroom and field work as well as online modules. The course covers: soil sampling and improvement, plant nutrition, crop planting and regulation, harvest, weed control, organics and composting. Enquire now for the next available enrolment dates and your nearest training centre.

The nationally recognised AHC21624 Certificate II in Landscaping will help you get a job with a landscape gardening organisation. You’ll be introduced to the safety aspects of the outdoor workplace and learn how to carry out landscape construction work and general gardening tasks. The course covers: constructing retaining walls, installing aggregate paths, laying pavers, planting trees and shrubs, operating outdoor machinery and equipment. Enquire now for the list of entry requirements, landscaping career competencies, and upcoming enrolment dates.

Grab a Certificate II in Rural Operations (AHC21216) if you’d like to work in the agricultural and farming sector. Choose your own study area (rural operations, horticulture, or animal studies) and graduate with the practical skills to work safely at a farming worksite and carry out a range of manual tasks — as well as operate farm machinery and tools. Graduate job-ready with a qualification that’s recognised all over Australia. Enquire now for a course brochure and information about how to complete your training at school.