Lawn and garden maintenance is one of the most in-demand outdoor services in Australia — and it's also one of the most accessible ways to get into outdoor work, run a small business, or start a career in the trades. But doing it well requires more than just mowing in straight lines. Across 3 modules, you'll learn the principles of professional lawn care and turf maintenance, how to safely and effectively operate common outdoor power equipment, how to manage garden beds, edging, and irrigation basics, and how to approach maintenance work in a professional and client-focused way. Earn your CertSmart certificate and have the practical knowledge to work for a landscaping company, start your own maintenance round, or step into a grounds maintenance role with confidence. HOW IT WORKS 🕒 3 Modules × 3 Lessons · Each lesson approx. 20 minutes · ~3 hours total 📝 Short multiple choice quiz at the end of each module — 70% pass mark required 🌐 100% online and self-paced — learn whenever, wherever 📄 Downloadable course workbook included (PDF) 🏅 Certificate of Achievement + verified digital badge issued on completion WHAT YOU'LL GET FROM THIS COURSE ✅ A microcredential certificate to add to your CV under Skills & Interests ✅ Understanding of lawn types, turf health, mowing techniques, and seasonal care ✅ Knowledge of outdoor power equipment — safe operation, maintenance, and storage ✅ Practical skills in garden bed maintenance, edging, mulching, and basic irrigation ✅ Skills applicable to grounds maintenance, landscaping, council, and facility management roles PLEASE NOTE: All CertSmart courses are developed by qualified Australian educators and industry professionals. This course introduces outdoor maintenance and lawn care. Some outdoor power equipment requires additional licensing in certain states — check your state's requirements before operating machinery commercially. This course self-aligns to Australia's National Microcredentials Framework.
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