How do I become a landscape labourer
Get qualified to work as a landscape labourer with a course recognised across Australia. Speak to a training provider to learn more.
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Common questions
In Australia, a full time Landscape Labourer generally earns $1,000 per week ($52,000 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.
Courses.com.au Team
There has been strong job growth in this industry in recent years. There are currently 20,000 people working as a Landscape Labourer in Australia compared to 18,100 five years ago. Landscape Labourers may find work across all regions of Australia.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
Courses.com.au Team
A Certificate II in Landscaping is an ideal qualification if you’re planning a career as a Landscape Labourer. This course covers topics including working with trees, plants and shrubs and installing paths, paving and retaining walls. You could also consider a Certificate II or III in Rural Operations or a Certificate II or III in Horticulture.
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10th November 2023All landscape labourer courses
- AHC20320 Certificate II in Production Horticulture (Horticulture)
- AHC20416 Certificate II in Horticulture
- AHC20422 Certificate II in Horticulture
- AHC20621 Certificate II in Parks and Gardens
- AHC20716 Certificate II in Production Nursery
- AHC20720 Certificate II in Nursery Operations
- AHC20919 Certificate II in Sports Turf Management
- AHC21216 Certificate II in Rural Operations
- AHC21616 Certificate II in Landscaping
- AHC21621 Certificate II in Landscaping
- AHC21624 Certificate II in Landscaping
- AHC30710 Certificate III in Horticulture
- AHC30716 Certificate III in Horticulture
- AHC30722 Certificate III in Horticulture
- AHC30921 Certificate III in Landscape Construction
- AHC31016 Certificate III in Parks and Gardens
- AHC31021 Certificate III in Parks and Gardens
- AHC31024 Certificate III in Parks and Gardens
- AHC31124 Certificate III in Nursery Operations
- AHC32816 Certificate III in Rural Operations
- AHC32822 Certificate III in Rural Operations
- AHCMOM202 Operate Tractors
- AHCWHS302 Contribute to Workplace Health and Safety Processes
- FWPCOT2259 & FWPCOT2254 Use and Maintain Chainsaws
- FWPCOT2274 Fell Trees Manually (Basic)
- FWPHAR2208 Operate Mobile Chipper/Mulcher
- RIIMPO315E Conduct Tractor Operations
- RIIMPO334E Conduct Skid Steer Loader Operations Using Attachments
- RIISAM203E Use Hand and Power Tools
- RIISAM204E Operate Small Plant and Equipment
Landscape Labourer careers
A Landscape Labourer helps with the creation of green spaces such as parks, public areas or private residential gardens. You might prepare a site for landscaping work by clearing the land, levelling the ground or installing retaining walls and getting soil ready for planting. Landscape Labourers may plant trees and shrubs, put in pathways and install other features such as furniture, sculptures or water features.
Landscape Labourers should be physically fit and able to perform a range of manual tasks. It’s important that you enjoy working outdoors and are willing to work in a range of weather conditions. Landscape Labourers usually work as part of a team, so you’ll need to be able to follow instructions and communicate well.
