Swinburne University of Technology - Melbourne Australia
Future Students - Courses
Course Description:
Students will be taught best practice in landscape design and sustainable landscaping. You will learn that, as a landscape designer, your role is to create landscapes that facilitate positive social interactions, benefit the environment,and are economically viable. These designs will be following the first principle of sustainability: to meet the needs of the present without compromising the those of future generations.
Aims & Objectives:
Graduates of the course will be able to meet the future industry and community requirements to effectively work as landscape designers with a thorough understanding of sustainability. Graduates will be encouraged to challenge the existing perception of sustainable design. They will be encouraged to be innovative and to re-think what constitutes a sustainable landscape.
Course Structure:
To be awarded a Diploma of Sustainable Landscape Design, a candidate must successfully complete six core units and three elective units of competency. The part-time course involves evening online sessions, plus three to five face-to-face full day seminars at Hawthorn per unit of competency, plus occasional Saturday workshops at Wantirna. Full-time students attend Prahran two days per week, plus occasional Saturday workshops at Wantirna.
Units of Study:
Core units (compulsory)RTF5010A Prepare a landscape project designCRS03B Produce computer-aided drawingsRTC4024A Recommend plants & cultural practicesVBP193 Design towards sustainable landscapesVPAU701 Oversee sustainable landscape construction techniquesVPAU702 Apply water sensitive urban design (WSUD) VBQU044 Prepare to study Elective units (three to be completed)BSBSMB405A Monitor and manage small business operationsCUVDSP04B Research and apply the history and theory of design to design practiceVPAU703 Design sustainable produce gardenVPAU704 Design a green roof and/or vertical wall
Career Opportunities:
Landscape or garden designer with your own business, work as a landscape or garden designer in another practice, project manager implementing sustainable practices, sales consultant related to sustainable landscape products, sustainability consultant for industry and/or local council.
Entry Requirements:
Students are expected to: be able to use a personal computer, including basic word processing, spreadsheet, and email programs and internet search engines;have a demonstrated capacity in literacy and numeracy;have demonstrated interpersonal communication skills.
Credit Transfer:
Applicants with prior tertiary studies that satisfy part of the academic requirements of this course may be granted 'credit' and/or entry to the course with 'advanced standing'. University policies apply and applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis. For further information refer to the Credit Transfer Guide at http://www.swinburne.edu.au/corporate/marketing/pathways//
Recognition of Prior Learning:
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a process where a student may be granted credit or partial credit towards a qualification in recognition of skills and knowledge gained through work experience, life experience and/or formal training. Further details for students considering TAFE courses can be found on the RPL website.
Course Fees:
Details of the fee structure and TAFE course fees can be found at www.swinburne.edu.au/fees
Application Procedure:
Apply directly to Swinburne using our Direct Application Form.
Further information:
Submit an Online Enquiry Tel: 1300 ASK SWIN (1300 275 794)Email: study@swinburne.edu.au
