Once you are qualified, possible roles include:
Landscaper
As a qualified landscaper, you may work across residential, commercial and public spaces, constructing and maintaining outdoor environments. This can include hard landscaping (paving, retaining walls, structures), soft landscaping (planting, turfing, soil preparation), irrigation and drainage installation, and site preparation. Many graduates use this qualification to move into supervisory roles, subcontracting, or to start their own landscaping business.
Garden Construction Technician
As a Garden Construction Technician, you may work on the installation and construction of landscaped gardens across residential, commercial and public spaces. This can include soil preparation, planting, turf installation, irrigation systems, and the construction of garden features such as edging, garden beds and pathways. Graduates often progress into specialist construction roles, site coordination positions, or use this qualification as a pathway to higher-level landscape design or management roles.
Paving or Retaining Wall Installer
As a Paving or Retaining Wall Installer, you may specialise in hard landscaping works for residential and commercial projects. This can include site set-out, ground preparation, laying pavers, constructing retaining walls, and ensuring proper drainage and structural compliance. Many graduates use this qualification to move into subcontracting roles, supervisory positions, or establish their own paving or landscape construction business.
