Landscaper
Design, plan and maintain gardens and parks
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- What's it like to be a Landscaper?
- How to become a Landscaper
- Latest Landscaper jobs
- Top skills and experience for Landscapers
- Is Landscaper the right role for you?
- Landscaper role reviews
What's it like to be a Landscaper?
Landscapers design, plan and maintain gardens and parks. Landscapers make sure plants are growing well, weeds are controlled and hedges remain in good shape. They usually work for local councils, landscaping companies or for themselves as an independent contractor available for hire. Landscapers need a high degree of fitness to be able to carry out the work they do, which can be very physically demanding.
Tasks and duties
- Designing and constructing residential and commercial gardens and landscapes.
- Maintaining lawns, hedges and plant growth.
- Controlling and removing weeds.
- Rehabilitating urban bushland.
- Constructing recreational structures, such as childrens’ swings or water features.
- Providing technical advice on proposals and development plans.
How to become a Landscaper
While you don’t need formal qualifications to work as a Landscaper, undertaking a qualification to learn the theory behind plant and bush care may be an advantage.
- Consider undertaking a vocational qualification through TAFE or a registered training organisation, such as a Certificate II in Horticulture (AHC20416), a Certificate III in Landscape Construction (AHC30916), a Certificate IV in Permaculture (AHC42116) or a Diploma of Landscape Design (AHC50616).
- Alternatively, you may be able to undertake an apprenticeship in landscaping with an employer in your area.
- Gain practical experience and on-the-job training to develop the skills to become a landscaping contractor, or obtain employment with a landscaping company or local council.
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Skills and experience employers are looking for
Having the right skills and experience can make you an in-demand applicant. Landscaper employers on SEEK are looking for job seekers with expertise in the following areas. Landscaping
Paving
Retaining Walls
Landscape Construction
Planting
Irrigation
Turf
Concreting
Hard Landscaping
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Latest Landscaper reviews
Nov 2023
I enjoyed working outfoors and upskilling myself more training and advice through the company.
Reviewer's QualificationAdvanced Diploma of Building
Experience1 – 4 years
Organisation sizeSmall (1-19 employees)
SpecialisationConstruction
The good thingsAlot of variety of work and great staff with excellent mentoring and training.
The challengesWorking in extreme weather conditions was a bit unfair.
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Jul 2024
Excellent industry, just find your niche
Reviewer's QualificationCertificate III in Landscape Construction
Experience1 – 4 years
Organisation sizeSmall (1-19 employees)
SpecialisationTrades & Services
The good thingsI love working outside, in all weather conditions, getting dirty, getting strong, have a creative flair, landscape construction is definitely the role for me. No two days are ever the same.
The challengesBeing female is hard, especially bathrooms and some clients, don't like you using there bathroom.
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