Learn how to plan your garden landscaping project with our gardening short course in Sydney! Transform your unique landscape vision into reality with our hands-on course. You'll explore the essentials of planning, layout, materials, and budgeting while mastering the construction and installation processes. This course incorporates the practical aspects of landscape projects from structural and physical requirements to materials and labour costings, quotes, and financial planning, equipping you with the skills needed to bring your project to life.
You'll enjoy an engaging and informal introduction to landscape design, filled with innovative ideas and practical tips. Benefit from personalised feedback and collaborative problem-solving with the tutor and fellow participants, receiving tailored advice on your project. Our focus is on transforming your vision into a concrete plan, providing you with valuable insights and a clear pathway to achieving inspired outcomes.
Your tutor will guide you in developing a comprehensive action plan that addresses cost, measurement considerations, material selection, and calculations. This course is ideal for those looking to reinvent, refurbish, and renovate their garden spaces while staying on budget—from inner-city small gardens to semi-rural areas.
Course Outline
- Planning and drafting a comprehensive landscape action plan
- Evaluating and selecting garden materials and construction techniques
- Compiling specifications, budgeting and sequencing installation activities
What to Bring
- Measurements, sketches, and photos of your garden
- Sketch pad, pencil, eraser, or tablet
- Notepad or digital device for taking notes
Venue
Rozelle Campus – 2A Gordon Street, Rozelle NSW 2039 (corner of Gordon St & Victoria Rd in the grounds of St. Joseph's Church)
You will learn
- Plan and draft a garden landscape action
- Select appropriate landscaping materials
- Prepare and finalise garden installation steps
You will get
- Expert feedback and personalised guidance
- Hands-on landscape planning experience
- Course notes and personalised action plan
Appropriate for
Individuals planning a garden project and gardeners seeking cost-effective, informed approaches to landscaping.
What to bring
- Photos, sketches, and measurements of your garden
- Sketch pad or tablet, pencil and eraser
- Notepad or digital device for note-taking
What to wear
Sydney Community College
38 reviewsSydney Community College is a registered charity with a voluntary Board of Directors.
The College has a mission to offer innovative continuing adult education and training programmes that support individual efforts and facilitate sustainable social change.
We do this by:
- Providing quality continuing adult education opportunities for people to build practical and theoretical skills and develop knowledge;
- Leveraging from and developing community capacity and inclusivity;
- Developing innovative affordable and accessible skills training programmes;
- Partnering with like organisations to deliver learning opportunities for disadvantaged individuals and communities;
- Partnering with all levels of government to deliver education policy objectives.
Cancellations & Refunds
If the organiser cancels the class:
You are entitled to a full refund.
If you can't attend the class:
You’re welcome to send someone in your place.
OR
- A refund can be requested 10 days before class starts. An admin fee of AU$45.00 applies.
Terms & Conditions
At Sydney Community College, we know that plans can change unexpectedly. Whether it’s a shift in your schedule, a family emergency, or just a change of heart, we want to support you in the fairest way possible.
At the same time, we’re a not-for-profit organisation that commits resources to running each class—so last-minute cancellations can significantly impact our ability to offer quality, affordable programs.
That’s why we’ve created a simple, transparent policy that balances your need for flexibility with our need to plan and deliver courses sustainably. Our cancellation policy offers two clear options, depending on when you notify us:
Cancel More Than 10 Days Before the Course Starts – You can choose to receive a full refund, minus a $45 administration fee OR a non-refundable credit note valid for 12 months for the full value you paid for the course. This credit can be used towards any future course at the College.
Option 2: Cancel Within 10 Days of the Course Starting - You’ll receive a credit note valid for 12 months for 50% of the course fee you paid for the course. This credit can be used towards any future course at the College.
Please note that both refund and credit options are only available before the course begins. Once the course has started—or if you decide to withdraw after it has commenced—no refunds or credits can be issued. If you need to cancel your enrolment, just email us and we’ll take care of it based on the timelines above.
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