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Landscape Construction

Landscape construction involves the practical installation of a landscape design and requires a wide range of specialist construction skills. These include laying paving and concrete, as well as building retaining walls, decks, steps, pergolas and other structures. In addition, landscape contractors also have the know-how to prepare soil and install planting.

The Wintec landscape construction programme is project-based, meaning students will work with real clients on real projects, putting what they learn into practice.

Our programmes

Applied Horticultural Services (Level 3) (Landscape Construction)

One semester
Level 3
$5,637*
Students in this programme will learn the skills of the landscape construction trade, gaining confidence in using building tools, and how to build and make landscape elements. The programme is very practical with setting out, woodworking, laying concrete, and paving with drainage. Students will also learn about planting, laying lawns and some maintenance.

Professional programmes / short courses

Chainsaw Operation

Hamilton Gardens
Chainsaws are extremely dangerous tools, and without proper training, things can go badly wrong. This course brings you up to official standards for using chainsaws in the workplace, necessary for a range of jobs in the forestry and farming industries.

Chainsaw Rules

Hamilton Gardens
Chainsaws are dangerous, and no matter how careful you are, without the proper training, things can go wrong. Learn the rules for chainsaw use on this one-day course, helping to keep you and others safe

Demonstrate knowledge of workplace Health and Safety requirements US 497

Hamilton Gardens
This course is geared towards the Arboriculture industry and will help you gain a full understanding of the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 and the skills needed to apply these principles in the workplace.

Maintain a chainsaw (Unit Standard 43)

Knowing how to use a chainsaw is quite different from knowing how to maintain one. This course will teach you the skills you need to look after your equipment, keeping it in top working condition and safe to use.

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Pathways

Horticulture, Arboriculture, Landscape Design and Construction pathway diagram

To check what you need to gain entry to a course, review the entry criteria available on each programme page. These assist you in understanding what qualifications or experience are typically required to gain entry. You can contact our team at info@wintec.ac.nz or 0800 2 Wintec at any time for further guidance.

About the faculty

Welcome to the Centre for Applied Science and Primary Industries!

Creating the next generation of science talent in New Zealand has never been more important and if you're thinking about a career in Science or Primary Industries, we can help you to build your skills and employability.

We offer a diverse and exciting range of programmes that produce graduates who move on to stimulating and challenging careers within industry. We are proud of who we are and the achievements of our staff, students and alumni.

 

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Prospectus (course guide)

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