TRAINING IN LANDSCAPE

DESIGN AND HORTICULTURE

Join the leaders in the field of Horticulture and Landscape Design Education and Training. Our excellent track record which dates back to 1991, exists because we consistently deliver the ultimate professional service to all our clients and learners.

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LIFESTYLE COLLEGE BACKGROUND

Lifestyle College is a BBBEE company owned by Managing Director Mr. Andries Maphala who holds a degree in Labour Relations. He decided to change careers many years ago and joined the Lifestyle College family. Since joining, the College has blossomed in providing quality training and education.


His goal of remaining one of the best professional service providers is what drives Mr. Maphala to achieve excellence within the Lifestyle College. After humble beginnings under a tree, the College has grown to a fully-fledged Private Provider of Education and Training with amazing facilities situated on the premises of Lifestyle home garden.

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students planting shrubs in a nursery

WHY LIFESTYLE COLLEGE TRAINING

We believe in changing learners lives by providing them with the skills and knowledge to uplift themselves and their families.


It is not just providing a skill. we provide life skills on a continuous basis and ensure that all learners benefit from the training sessions. Our philosophy is to transform every learner that comes through our doors. Let’s build a better South Africa together through education and training.

GRADUATES AND LEARNERS

360 qualified designers in City & Guilds Landscape Design.

508 learners completed 1200 learnerships or short skills courses.

Our Champion Graduates

SOME OF OUR SUCCESS STORIES OF GRADUATES FROM LIFESTYLE COLLEGE.

Melanie Walker

Melanie started studying at Lifestyle College in 2004 and graduated in 2008 as a Landscape Designer. Previously a TV personality, Melanie took up the role of the gardening editor for the Garden and Home Magazine.

After a few years her love for radio and TV was revived. Melanie’s popular radio gardening program can be heard on SAFM weekly. The Home Channel then approached Melanie to do several series of Design a Garden for DSTV. The success of the series led to the series called Gardening 101. Melanie is also chairperson of the Lifestyle Garden Club that has a membership of approximately 100 members.

Priscilla Banda

Priscilla started studying at Lifestyle College in 2004 and graduated in 2006 as a Landscape Designer. Priscilla has established a successful Landscaping company called Green Dimensions. As a renowned designer Priscilla has won several awards for her designs. Priscilla has an international company that expands across our borders and has done several large projects in different countries.

OUR CLIENTS

Previous clients we have partnered with for training.

  • Amaloba Horticultural Services
  • Central Nursery Depot
  • Classic Gardens
  • Compass Group SA
  • Gauteng Department of Education
  • Gauteng Department of Health
  • Johannesburg City Parks
  • Kamawa Trading Enterprise
  • Lephalale Municipality
  • Life Indoors
  • Life Landscapes
  • Lifestyle Garden Centre
  • South African Police
  • Sedibeng Water
  • Thabazimbi Municipality
  • Unisa