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Diploma of Landscape Design

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AHC50621

You have shaped outdoor environments and translated complex client visions into functional, living spaces for years. We are currently establishing partnerships with Registered Training Organisations to offer a formal recognition pathway for your landscape design expertise. Register your interest today to be notified as soon as this pathway becomes available.

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About This Qualification

This qualification describes the skills and knowledge for landscape designer job roles in the landscape industry. Individuals with this qualification will take personal responsibility and exercise autonomy in undertaking complex work. They analyse information and exercise judgement to complete a range of advanced skilled activities. Work must comply with work health and safety and environmental regulations and legislation that apply to the workplace. State/territory licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply in some jurisdiction. Users are advised to check with the relevant regulatory authority.

Qualification Code

AHC50621

Training Package

AHC — Agriculture, Horticulture and Conservation and Land Management Training Package

AQF Level

Diploma

Total Units

12 (6 core + 6 elective)

Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

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Important: RPL It Australia is a student support service. All assessment and qualification issuance is conducted by our partner Registered Training Organisations (RTOs). RPL It does not deliver training, conduct assessments, or issue qualifications.

Career Outcomes

According to training.gov.au, this qualification supports the following roles:

RoleResponsibilities
Landscape DesignerLeading the creative and technical design process for residential, commercial, or public outdoor spaces.
Senior Horticultural ConsultantProviding expert advice on plant selection, soil health, and sustainable ecosystem management for large-scale projects.
Landscape Project ManagerOverseeing the administrative, financial, and logistical execution of complex landscape design and construction projects.

Licensing

STATE SPECIFIC

⚠️ Important

While the Diploma of Landscape Design is a nationally recognised credential, licensing requirements for landscape designers and structural landscapers vary significantly across different jurisdictions. Holding this qualification alone does not automatically grant a licence to perform structural works.

NSWNSW Fair Trading
VICVictorian Building Authority (VBA)
QLDQueensland Building and Construction Commission (QBCC)
WADepartment of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety
SAConsumer and Business Services (CBS)
TASConsumer, Building and Occupational Services (CBOS)
ACTEnvironment, Planning and Sustainable Development Directorate
NTBuilding Practitioners Board

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Could RPL Be Right for You?

Experience can be evidence.

RPL is the process that helps you demonstrate it.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a formal assessment process that evaluates the skills, knowledge, and experience you've gained through your career to determine whether you meet the requirements of a nationally recognised qualification. It isn't a shortcut — it applies the same assessment standards as any other pathway.

RPL typically involves:

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A review of your work experience against the qualification requirements

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Compilation of an evidence portfolio demonstrating your competency

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Assessment by a qualified assessor from a Registered Training Organisation

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If gaps are identified, targeted training to build on your existing expertise

ℹ️ Important Pathway Advice

RPL isn't the right pathway for everyone. If you don't have substantial, relevant, and current industry experience, a traditional study pathway may serve you better.

Our approach:

“We'd rather guide you to the right pathway than enrol you in the wrong one.”

What Kind of Experience Counts?

If RPL becomes available for this qualification, the types of experience and evidence that would typically be relevant include:

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Work History & Roles

  • Current resume detailing years of landscape design experience
  • Position descriptions and employment contracts
  • Detailed project logs or a portfolio of completed landscape works
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Design & Drafting

  • CAD drawings and technical site plans
  • 3D renders or hand-drawn concept sketches
  • Design briefs and construction detailing for landscape features
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Planting & Horticulture

  • Detailed planting schedules and plant specification lists
  • Soil analysis reports and site assessment documentation
  • Evidence of sustainable landscape design practices
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Project Administration

  • Client contracts and project management plans
  • Cost estimates, quotes, and tender submissions
  • Professional reports and specialist advice provided to clients
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Certifications & Compliance

  • WHS and environmental site audit records
  • Certificates from prior horticultural or design training
  • Records of professional development or industry memberships

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This is general guidance based on training.gov.au. Specific requirements will be confirmed by the delivering RTO's assessor when RPL becomes available.

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about this qualification and RPL.

Is this qualification currently available through RPL It?
We are currently in the process of establishing partnerships with Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) who can deliver this specific diploma. We recommend registering your interest so we can contact you the moment the pathway is live.
Why should I register my interest?
Registering ensures you are at the front of the queue when we launch. You will receive early access to the skills review process and stay informed about any changes to the evidence requirements for landscape designers.
Is an RPL qualification the same as one from full-time study?
Yes. The qualification issued through Recognition of Prior Learning is the same nationally recognised document you would receive after years of study. It is assessed against the same national standards, ensuring your expertise is respected by industry and regulators.
Do I need to be proficient in CAD software for this RPL?
Yes, producing drawings using CAD software is a core requirement of this diploma. You will need to provide evidence, such as digital files or exported plans, that demonstrate your ability to use design software in a professional landscape context.
How does this qualification help with licensing?
Many state licensing bodies require a relevant diploma as part of the application for a structural landscaping or design licence. We recommend checking with your specific state authority to confirm how this qualification fits into their current licensing framework.

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