Landscape Queensland Trainees & Apprentices
Landscape Queensland Ind. Inc. recently launched their Trainee & Apprentice Scheme, matching capable and enthusiastic individuals with businesses from both the landscaping & horticulture industries.
The program provides businesses with highly motivated and dedicated staff, taking care of all administration including payroll, leave entitlements, group certificates, superannuation, Work Cover and training records. We also provide regular performance and feedback monitoring.
If you are looking for a career in the landscaping or horticulture industries, please contact Landscape Queensland today on (07) 3286 1746, or send your resume with a cover letter to info@landscapequeensland.com.au.
If you are a business looking to take on a trainee or apprentice, please contact Landscape Queensland today on (07) 3286 1746.
The Landscape Certification Scheme
Landscape Queensland Industries Inc has developed this Landscape Certification Scheme (LCS) for individuals who operate in the landscape industry. Certified Landscape Professionals benefit personally by advancement, career development and recognition of professionalism in this dynamic industry.
The hallmark of a true professional is to meet technical standards while maintaining the highest ethical behaviour and dealings. Certified Landscape Professionals adhere to the Goals and Code of Ethics of a Certified Landscape Professional.
Who can become a Certified Landscape Professional?
The Landscape Certification Scheme is open to all individuals who work in the landscape industry and hold qualifications at trade level (Certificate III) or higher. This includes those employed as landscape builders, labourers and contractors, landscape and garden maintainers, landscape designers and architects, as well as landscape teachers and tutors.
Certification as a Landscape Professional means that you maintain contemporary landscape knowledge, skills and practices. Your professionalism is recognised within the industry, by peers, industry stakeholders and clents. Landscape Professional Certification status is current for two years and proof of Continual Professional Development is required to maintain your certification status.
By becoming a Certified Landscape Professional (CLP) you are committing yourself to continual long term learning in your industry – your skills and knowledge will continue to grow and develop, which enhances your career. Certification shows clients and employers that you not only have the experience and background needed to a good job, but also that you take an interest in continually improving your skills and knowledge of the landscape industry.
Certified Landscape Professional recognition means that:
- your professionalism is recognised
- your landscape skills and knowledge are validated
- you are encouraged to advance in the industry
- your commitment to the industry and its development is acknowledged
- your employers can advertise that they employ a Certified Landscape Professional, which gives them a competitive advantage
- you have use of the Certified Landscape Professional Logos to use on signage and stationary
- advertising of your Certified Professional Landscape status where ever Landscape Queensland Industries Inc displays your details
There are three types of Certified Landscape Professional:
Certified Landscape Professional - Horticultural is for individuals involved in the “soft landscape” industry, such as those involved planting and maintaining landscape projects.
Certified Landscape Professional - Structural is for individuals involved in Structural Landscaping work, that is, someone who needs a Queensland Building Services Agency (BSA) license to complete landscape works.
Master Landscaping Professional status indicates an individual who has extensive experience and knowledge in both horticultural and structural aspects of landscaping.
What do I need to have to become a CLP?
To become a CLP you will need to fulfil the following admission requirements:
Certified Landscape Professional – Structural (CLP-S)
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Landscape Queensland Industries Inc. membership
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Relevant Qualifications (such as a Certificate III in Landscaping)
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Relevant Management Course (such as those required by QBSA)
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Relevant Queensland Building Services Authority (BSA) licence/s
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5 Years in Landscape Industry and/or 2 years as a licensed contractor
To become a Certified Landscape Professional - Structural, download the application form, including the Landscape Certification Scheme Terms and Conditions, complete and submit to Landscape Queensland Industries Inc.
Certified Landscape Professional – Horticulture (CLP-H)
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Landscape Queensland Industries Inc. membership
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Relevant Qualifications (such as a Certificate III in Horticulture)
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Relevant Management Course (such as those required by QBSA)
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5 Years in Landscape Industry and/or 2 years as a licensed contractor
To become a Certified Landscape Professional - Horticulture, download the application form, including the Landscape Certification Scheme Terms and Conditions, complete and submit to Landscape Queensland Industries Inc.
Master Landscape Professional (MLP)
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5 years industry experience
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Two years as Certified Landscape Professional – Structural
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Two years as Certified Landscape Professional – Horticultural
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Queensland Building Services Authority Licence - Builder Restricted to Structural Landscaping
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Continual Professional Development (CPD) records for the previous two years
To become a Master Landscape Professional, download the application form, including the Landscape Certification Scheme Terms and Conditions, complete and submit to Landscape Queensland Industries Inc.
If you have further questions download the Landscape Certification Scheme Frequently Asked Questions or phone us on 07 3286 1746.
Continuing Professional Development
Certification is maintained by engaging in Continual Professional Development (CPD) thereby accruing CPD points. At least 25 CPD points will need to be accrued in your 2 year certification period. CPD involves participating in activities that allow you gain new skills and knowledge of the landscape industry. This means that you are aware of new products and trends.
Professional Development is achieved by engaging in activities within the following categories:
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Industry Association Membership
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Training and Information Sessions
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Landscape Queensland Industries Inc. Events
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Professional Contributions
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Attending Formal Study
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Writing, Research and Teaching
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Magazine Subscriptions
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Industry Licences
CPD points are awarded activities undertaken within each of these categories and are accrued over the two year certification period. Points can be accrued by undertaking a variety of activities within each category and the number that can be gained in any one catergoary is capped. You can download a table that summarises the CPD points and activities that are detailed in the Continuing Professional Development Guidelines booklet. CPD points are recorded in the CPD Logbook.
Further information on the Landscape Certification Scheme can also be found here, in a brief powerpoint presentation, which also includes details of the Landscape Accreditation Scheme.
Master Landscape Professionals
Alan Pickering of G & D Northern Landscaping
Andrew Bottomly of The Landscape Construction Company
Brad Moore of Moore Landscape Construction
David Rickard of Garden Delight Landscaping
Eric Eller of Eric Eller Landscaping
Garry Hewitt of Future Scene Landscaping
Gregory Moreton of Moreton Horticulture
Jason McGarry of Eureka Landscapes
Mark Perriman of Mark Perriman Landscapes
Peter Milliken of Peter Milliken Landscapes
Ray Palmer of Ray Palmer Landscapes
Rob Davey of AHI Jensen
Ted Maguire of Camouflage Landscape Design
Wayne Giebel of Wayne Giebel Landscapes