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Higher National Diploma in Garden Design

A Garden Designer is a qualified professional involved in the design
and implementation of privately owned outdoor spaces. Successful designers are skilled in a wide variety of disciplines, including; spatial design, plant knowledge, project management, construction and lighting design. They are selfmotivated, independent and have excellent interpersonal communcation skills.

Garden Designers are typically selfemployed, sourcing new clients through advertising or recommendation, and will usually manage projects from inception to implementation and aftercare. While the majority of designers are selfemployed, some work in conjuntion with building contractors, architects, developers, or as part of a small design team.  

Career Opportunities
Currently there are very few qualified garden designers working in this country. Those that have obtained recognised qualifications have done so abroad and have returned to reap the benefits. With the increasing demand outstripping supply, there are huge opportunities for successful graduates.

Successful designers can find themselves involved in a wide variety of projects, including; domestic scale gardens, small developments, roof gardens, showhouse design and historic restorations. Many designers are also exploiting the increased demand by specialising in one of the many emerging niche markets, of which, lighting, water gardens, sculpture and eco friendly gardens are just a few.

Aside from the burgeoning domestic market there is a vast amount of
opportunities available abroad. With a recognised qualification, an eager graduate can obtain work throughout the world.

The garden design business is a dynamic, challenging and ultimately rewarding and satisfying career choice for the determined candidate.



HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA IN GARDEN DESIGN

Course Code
GD1 (first year), GD2 (year 2)
Duration
2 years. Full-time, September to May
Number of Places
30 each year
Contact Hours (weekly)
20 -26
Timetable Contact
5 days
Min. additional study hours
15
 



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Senior College Dún Laoghaire, Eblana Avenue,
Dún Laoghaire, Co Dublin, Ireland
Tel +353 1 2800385
Email : - info@scd.ie