What is a Parks and Gardens Apprenticeship?
Our Park and Gardens Apprenticeship is a practical training program where you will complete a Certification lll in Parks and Gardens and become a qualified Horticulturalist. At the end of the course, you will have the skills to create and maintain healthy outdoor spaces.
This apprenticeship will make you an expert in plant care, weeding, pests and diseases, and how to control and manage them. You will also know how to cultivate turf, install irrigation and assess drainage issues.
You’ll learn:
- Pruning and plant care
- Turf management
- How to control weeds, pests, diseases and disorders
- How to develop plant nutrition programs
- Plants and their culture
- Learn to operate maintenance equipment safely
- Install and maintain irrigation systems
What Your Day Will Look Like
You’ll start early, finish early, and work in a team that keeps outdoor environments looking their best. The role is perfect for someone who enjoys working outdoors and around nature.
Your day will be a mix of:
- Mowing, hedging and pruning
- Planting and garden maintenance
- Weed and pest control
- Irrigation checks and adjustments
- General upkeep of green spaces
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Join a team that brings the plus. Where your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and your impact truly matters. See our current opportunities.
Register Your Interest
Keen to start an apprenticeship? Simply fill out this form and register your interest and a member of our apprenticeship team will be in touch.
Skills you will Master
Throughout your apprenticeship, you’ll gain skills in:
- Plant identification and care
- Landscape maintenance techniques
- Machinery operation and safety
- Environmental and sustainability practices
- Irrigation and water management
- Industry knowledge
- Site planning
- Career readiness
Where You Could Be Working
Deakin University
We are responsible for the grounds maintenance at the Deakin University Melbourne Burwood campus. We help maintain the prestigious campuses ensuring landscapes are functional, safe and visually aesthetic.
Barangaroo Reserve
Working with us means being a part of a team that maintains one of Sydney’s most iconic spaces. We work in high profile public spaces to ensure high quality care and presentation.
Sydney Australia Temple
Our team maintains the Sydney Australia Temple, for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. We work in tranquil settings and provide maintenance that creates year-round beauty.
Your Career Path
We believe the people who work and learn from us during their apprenticeship can grow with our team and become the best candidates for higher roles.
Some of the career paths available to you are:
- Tradesperson
- Team Leader
- Account Manager
- Business Development Manager
- Site Manager
- State Manager
Hear From Our Apprentices
Shane who is a current Business Manager with us started his apprenticeship with us at 15 years old.
“The skills I gained through my apprenticeship with Solutions+ have set me up for a career that’s covered all facets of our industry. A Parks & Gardens apprenticeship gives you the tools and the options, where you take it from there is up to you.”
Anthony started with us as a Parks and Gardens apprentice.
“The different sites I got to experience and the variety of jobs you get to do is very rewarding.”
FAQs
Not sure whether an apprenticeship is right for you? Here are the answers to a few commonly asked questions to help you decide if an apprenticeship is your best career pathway.
What can you do with Cert III in Parks and Gardens?
With a Certification III in Parks and Gardens you can work outdoors to maintain public and private green spaces. After completion, you will be a qualified horticulturist and will be qualified to work as a parks and gardens tradesperson on a range of projects, from council and community parks and retirement villages to school and university grounds.
Why choose us?
We are a top choice for a Parks and Gardens apprenticeship as we are a leader in the industry and we offer structured training on high end commercial projects. With over 30 years in the industry, our apprenticeship is built around real industry experience and focuses on career growth.
Do I need any experience or qualifications?
No, no experience or qualifications are required. We offer apprenticeships tailored to individuals new to the industry, after a career change or people looking to get recognition of existing skills.
How long does the course take to complete?
The course takes 4 years to complete if in NSW or VIC and 3 years in QLD. There can be times where you can get signed off early, please get in touch with us to find out more.
Do apprentices get paid?
Yes of course! Apprentices get paid for their work whilst completing the course. You’ll be paid while you train.
What projects will I be working on?
You will be working on a range of projects that are different each day or week. This includes popular reserves like Barangaroo, high performance sports fields like Everleigh Oval, campuses like Deakin university and much more.
Do I get a uniform?
Yes, we provide a uniform so there are no personal clothing requirements.
Do I need my own tools or equipment?
We provide many of the tools and items you will use day-to-day, though there will be some tools you will be required to bring to work with you.