Crops Courses

Home Study Crop Management Course

"Want to be a manager or own a horticulture farm"?

Develop the skills required to manage a horticultural farm, such as market gardens and orchards.

Develop knowledge to identify, grow, process and market crops and crop related products.

Study in your own time at your own pace.

Tutors and writers of this course are industry experts.

Distance Learning Horticultural Course

"Work in management of horticultural crops.  Advance your career!"

Improve your career prospects in horticulture and crops with this specialist qualification.

Study in your own time at your own pace.

Taught and written by horticultural experts.

 A course designed for people wishing to work or advance their careers in managerial or high technical positions within the horticultural crop industry.

This course is internationally accredited through I.A.R.C.

Home Study Berry Production Course

 Learn to care, propagate and cultivate berries.

Study in your own time and at your own pace.

Work in this growth industry.

All tutors are highly knowledgeable and experience.

"Does growing berries appeal? If you live in a cool climate this course covers a multitude of berry species that would suit your conditions. Covers all aspects from soils to marketing." - Gavin Cole B.Sc., Psych.Cert., Cert.Garden Design, MACA, ACS Tutor

Become a Berry Expert!
For the enthusiast or commercial grower, covering all aspects of the propagation, care and cultivation of common, and uncommon, berry fruit; with the opportunity to specialise to some degree in one type of berry.

Study At Home Crops Course

"A course for people working, or intending to work, in orchards or market gardens". 

 Advance your career in crops – work in market gardens, orchards and more.

Study in your own time at your own pace.

Learn from industry experts – our tutors.

Home Study Cut Flowers Horticultural Course

"A great course for anyone wanting to work in cut flower production or to improve their existing knowledge"

A great course for anyone wishing to work in cut flower production.

Understand the principles behind cut flower production.

Accredited course through IARC.

Study in your own time at your own pace.

Study with industry experts – our tutors!

Organic Plant Growing Distance Learning Course

"Learn the practice and principles of organic plant growing with this in depth qualification" 

 Understand the principles of organic plant growing.

Understand plants, plant culture, soils, nutrition, plant identification and much more.

Accredited by IARC.

Study in your own time in your own home.

All tutors are experts in their field.

Home Study Viticulture Course

"A detailed course in the commercial production of grapes"

Work or set up your own vineyard.

Understand grape production for wine, drying and fresh fruit.

Study in your own time and at your own pace.

All tutors are highly experienced and qualified.

Distance Learning Commercial Organic Vegetable Growing

Learn all aspects of organic vegetable production.

Gain important knowledge in this growing industry.

Improve your job prospects.

Study in your own time at your own pace.

Study with our tutors who are experts in the field.

"Learn the processes required to tap into the commercial organic vegetable market; this extensive course provides a wealth of knowledge and practical skills and shows you how to market your produce. Organic vegetables are crops with a future." Adriana Fraser Cert.Hort., Cert.Child Care., Adv.Cert.App.Mgt., Cert 1V Assessment and Training., Adv.Dip.Hort. ACS Tutor

The demand for organically grown vegetables is currently a major growth area in commercial horticulture. This course is a good starting point in learning all aspects of organic vegetable production.

Home Study Commercial Vegetable Growing

Study commercial vegetable production for improved crops and job prospects.

Study in your own time and at your own pace.

Understand production methods for vegetable production.

Learn from industry experts – our tutors!

Develop skills and knowledge required for commercial vegetable production, including a variety of production methods. This is a very sound 100 hour foundation course in general vegetable production. Note: Do not undertake Commercial Organic Vegetable Growing as well as this. The two courses do overlap)

CROP GROWING COURSE - NUTS, FRUITS, BERRIES, HERBS, VEGETABLES & CUT FLOWERS

LEARN TO GROW CROPS SUCESSFULLY OUTDOORS.

• Gain skills and knowledge necessary to grow and sell many different crops.
• Study in your time and at your own pace.
• Friendly, expert tutors.

"Provides a thorough knowledge framework in outdoor production of outdoor plants".

Learn about site & crop selection, soil management, cut flowers, vegetables, berries, nuts, herbs, tree fruits, other crops, managing a market garden and more.

Home Study Cut Flower Bulbs

 Learn to grow bulbs for the cut flower trade.

Also suitable for those wishing to improve their knowledge in this area.

Improve your job prospects or produce better cut flower bulbs.

Study with industry experts – our tutors!

Study in your own time and at your own pace.

“Everyone loves getting a bunch of flowers – bulbs growing for the cut flower trade can be a rewarding career; this course will equip you with the skills and knowledge to forge a career in this field.” - Gavin Cole B.Sc., Psych.Cert., Cert.Garden Design, MACA, ACS Tutor

Home Study Cut Flower Orchids Course

 Understand how to produce orchids for the cut flower trade.

Learn more about this beautiful flower and its production.

Study in your own time at your own pace.

Learn from our highly experienced and knowledgeable tutors.

“This specialist course is aimed at those that would love to work in the orchid growing sector. Greenhouse growing is covered extensively throughout this very rounded course. Improve your skills and gain work or set up your own business.” - Gavin Cole B.Sc., Psych.Cert., Cert.Garden Design, MACA, ACS Tutor

Orchids occur naturally from very cold temperate climates through to tropical locations; and provided you choose appropriate species and treat them according to location, it is feasible to grow orchids as cut flowers almost anywhere. Orchids are one of the most commercially viable cut flower crops (partially due to their beauty, and also due to their long shelf life). Learn how to produce orchid flowers for the cut flower trade.

Cut Flower Production Distance Learning Course

 Study with ACS to work with our tutors – all industry experts!

Study in your own time at your own pace.

Learn about cut flower production.

Gain a qualification in an area of increasing demand.

“This diverse course introduces you to the fundamental knowledge required to set up your own cut flower business or to work in this exciting field. The cut flower trade is an expanding industry.” - Gavin Cole B.Sc., Psych.Cert., Cert.Garden Design, MACA, ACS Tutor

Cut flower growing has experienced rapid expansion in recent decades, resulting in increased demand for training in the skills and knowledge required by this industry in increasingly affluent countries. This course provides a thorough basic training for the commercial cut flower grower.

Home Study Course Fruit Production In Temperate Climates

An essential introduction to the fruit growing industry.

Gain important skills for successful fruit growing in serious ways.

Learn management, soils, planting, irrigation, pruning, cultural practices, pest control, stone fruits, fruit trees, nuts, vines and much, much more.......

“This course is for the serious grower! A great all round course that covers all aspects of fruit temperate fruit growing from soil management through to plant selection and marketing. All you need to know to set up that fruit growing farm.” - Gavin Cole B.Sc., Psych.Cert., Cert.Garden Design, MACA, ACS Tutor

Home Study Course Fruit Production In A Climate

"Fruit growing in tropical and sub-tropical climates".

Learn more about warm climate fruit production.

Study in your own time and at your own pace.

Similar to the temperate fruit course, but adapted to cover tropical and sub-tropical conditions. The course includes sections on Avocados, Pineapples, Macadamias, Paw Paws and Cashews.

Home Study Course Greenhouse Cut Flowers

“Learn how you can extend the growing season by expanding your cut flower range and supplying markets year-round. This is a diverse course for the serious grower.” - Gavin Cole B.Sc., Psych.Cert., Cert.Garden Design, MACA, ACS Tutor.

Select your crop: and use appropriate equipment and techniques to get a viable commercial outcome.

Develop your ability to select and cultivate appropriate varieties of cut flowers in greenhouses.

DISTANCE LEARNING COURSE - CROP IRRIGATION

STUDY THE DESIGN AND MAINTENANCE OF CROP IRRIGATION SYSTEMS

• Learn to design, install, maintain, operate and evaluate simple irrigation systems.
• Benefit from understanding more about irrigation and crops.
• Study in your own time at your own pace.
• Study with highly experienced and qualified tutors

Home Study Course Mushroom Production

"The culture and production of mushrooms".

•  Study in your own time at your pace.
• Study online, via correspondence or using CD-Rom
• Be supported by highly experienced and qualified tutors.
• Learn more about the cultivation and production of mushrooms.
• A great course for the beginner or someone wanting to improve their knowledge of mushroom production.

Ever wanted to grow mushrooms and didn’t know where to start? Here is a comprehensive 100 hour course covering how to grow mushrooms on either a small or large scale.

Distance Learning Course Nut Production

"Nut growing, development and harvesting".

• Learn more about nut production and harvesting.
• A great course for amateur nut growers and commercial nut growers.
• Study in your own time at your own pace.
• Our tutors are all experts in the field.

For the enthusiast or commercial grower. This course provides a sound foundation for growing a wide variety of nuts, particularly in temperate climates. It also provides opportunities for you to focus more on types of nuts that are of greater interest and relevance to you.

Protected Plant Production Home Study Course

Develop your understanding of the practices and processes involved in successful plant cropping.

Gain a clear understanding of environmental control and plant growth in a protective environment.

Learn practical knowledge of plant husbandry techniques.

Study in your own time and at your own pace.

Learn more from our tutors – experts in the field!

 “Successful protective plant cropping requires the practical skills and knowledge you will gain when undertaking this course. A specialized field of growing covering all types of crops and ornamentals – this course with give you broad practical plant husbandry skills.” - Gavin Cole B.Sc., Psych.Cert., Cert.Garden Design, MACA, ACS Tutor

Distance Learning Course Soil Management Crops

"Soil maintenance and management (for crops)".

A specifically designed course for the management of soil for crops.

Understand the importance of good soil management and nutrition.

Study at your own pace and in your own time.

Learn from our highly experienced tutors.

This course is similar to our other soil management courses, but relates specifically to crops.

Soils are the foundation for any good horticulture; and this course as such is an essential training for anyone who seriously wants to grow crops.

•  Develop your ability to select and cultivate appropriate varieties of grapes in different situations.
• Learn to make informed decisions about the management of a vineyard.
• Improve your job prospects and career in viticulture.
• Study in your own time and at your own pace.

Study with industry experts – our tutors!

“Want to enter the grape growing industry or start a vineyard? This would have to be one of the most comprehensive courses around. Be prepared to be challenged!” - Gavin Cole B.Sc., Psych.Cert., Cert.Garden Design, MACA, ACS Tutor

Want to learn about Viticulture?

Home Study Warm Climate Nuts Course

"Look into the growing of nuts in tropical/sub-tropical climates".

 Learn essential nutrition and soils for warm climate nut production.

Understand propagation methods used.

Study in your own time and at your own pace.

Work with industry experts – our tutors!

The content of this course is very similar to the "Growing Nuts" course, except this course deals exclusively with nuts grown in the tropics and sub-tropics. In this course you will learn about the basis of all good Horticulture with soils and plant nutrition. About maintaining the correct cultural techniques for the long term health of your trees and methods for propagating them.