A career in the Landscape industry
On this page you will find information and links to careers and education for the landscape industry.
Diploma in Landscape Design
Are you looking for a creative career in garden design? The Diploma in Landscape Design is New Zealand’s premier garden design programme and gives you a comprehensive grounding in plant selection, garden design and site planning * skills that are essential for your future career in landscape design.
The in-depth plant knowledge and grounding in management you will gain during your course of study assures employers that you have the necessary skills to excel in the field of landscape design.
Career opportunities:
*Landscape designer – self employed or with a landscape company *Botanic garden manager *Garden centre design consultant *Landscape maintenance manager
General admission:
*Have a total of 48 NCEA credits in their best four subjects at level 2, or equivalent; or *Have a maximum total of 20 in their best four New Zealand Sixth Form Certificate subjects, or equivalent; or *Have successfully completed an appropriate certificate at level 3 or above; or *Be at least 20 years of age when the programme begins and provide evidence of appropriate work or other experience.
