Landscape Architect

Typical Salary

£20,000 To £45,000

Typical Hours

38 to 40 a week

evenings / weekends occasionally

How To Become a Landscape Architect

You can get into this job through:

a university course
a college course

College / University

You could get a degree or postgraduate qualification, which is recognised by the Landscape Institute. Relevant degree subjects include:

landscape architecture
garden design
landscape design and technology
landscape planning
environmental conservation

2 to 3 A levels, or equivalent, for a degree

a degree in a relevant subject for postgraduate study

Doing a college course could help you to start out training towards this career. Relevant courses include:

Level 3 Certificate or Diploma in Landscape Construction
Level 3 Certificate or Diploma in Horticulture

4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, for a level 3 course

Apprenticeship

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Routes into this Career

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Other Routes

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Skills And Knowledge

You'll need:

design skills and knowledge
to be thorough and pay attention to detail
knowledge of building and construction
customer service skills
knowledge of English language
maths knowledge
the ability to use your initiative
the ability to come up with new ways of doing things
to be able to carry out basic tasks on a computer or hand-held device

Day To Day Tasks

Your day-to-day duties might include:

meeting with clients to discuss their needs
surveying sites to look at existing plant and animal life, and natural resources
getting the views of local residents, businesses and other people who use the site
using CAD packages to draw up ideas for clients to choose from
presenting your design ideas to clients
drawing up contracts and managing the tendering process for contractors
writing reports and environmental impact assessments
giving evidence to public enquiries
monitoring the progress of projects

Working Environment

You could work at a client's business or at a client's home.

Your working environment may be outdoors in all weathers and you'll travel often.

You may need to wear protective clothing.

Career Path & Progression

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Volunteering Opportunities

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Tips & Information

Professional and industry bodies

You could become a member of the Landscape Institute to increase your professional standing.

Further information

You'll find out more about how to train as a landscape architect from the Landscape Institute.

Restrictions & Requirements

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