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Crops Courses

Distance Learning Crop Production Courses for farmers and horticulturists, including field crops, vegetables, fruit, nuts, berries, viticulture, mushrooms and more.

ADVANCED CERTIFICATE IN APPLIED MANAGEMENT (CROPS) VBS001

Learn management and growing skills to identify, grow, process and market crops in a market garden, orchard, greenhouse complex or other horticultural enterprise.

  • Modules icon 9 modules
  • Duration icon 900 hours
  • Qualification icon Advanced Certificate

ADVANCED DIPLOMA IN HORTICULTURE (CROPS) VHT009

Extensive studies in horticultural crop production - professional training for managers, technicians and expert professionals for orchards, farms, greenhouses, production nurseries, etc.

  • Modules icon 25 modules
  • Duration icon 2500 hours
  • Qualification icon Advanced Diploma

BERRY PRODUCTION BHT309

Learn to grow strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, brambles and other berry fruit. Online course covers propagation, culture, weed control and irrigation, harvesting and marketing.

  • Lessons icon 8 lessons
  • Duration icon 100 hours
  • Qualification icon Statement of Attainment

CERTIFICATE IN FRUIT GROWING VHT047

Learn about the different types of growing systems and requirements of crops with the Certificate In Fruit Growing. Study Citrus, Pome and Stone Fruits, sub tropical fruits, berries, nuts, grapes and more.

  • Modules icon 6 modules
  • Duration icon 600 hours
  • Qualification icon Certificate

CERTIFICATE IN HORTICULTURE (CROPS) VHT002

Learn online to grow crops and general horticulture. First study plant identification, propagation and culture; then modules in outdoor and greenhouse production followed by a specialist crop.

  • Lessons icon 30 lessons
  • Duration icon 700 hours
  • Qualification icon Certificate

CERTIFICATE IN HORTICULTURE (CUT FLOWERS) VHT002

Learn about commercial cut flower production. Study general horticulture then choose from specialist options including bulbs, annuals, orchids, roses, carnations, proteas, etc.

  • Modules icon 30 modules
  • Duration icon 700 hours
  • Qualification icon Certificate

CERTIFICATE IN HORTICULTURE (ORGANIC PLANT GROWING) VHT002

Learn to grow plants organically for farms or gardens. First study general horticulture, soils, plant health, taxonomy, propagation, etc; then practices and principles of organics.

  • Modules icon 30 modules
  • Duration icon 600 hours
  • Qualification icon Certificate

CERTIFICATE IN HORTICULTURE (VITICULTURE) VHT002

Learn to grow grapes for fresh or dried fruit; or wine production. At the same time learn a broad foundation in horticulture for sustainable career and business opportunities.

  • Lessons icon 30 lessons
  • Duration icon 700 hours
  • Qualification icon Certificate

COMMERCIAL ORGANIC VEGETABLE GROWING VHT241

Learn online about the commercial production of organic vegetables . Study organic techniques, soil & water management, harvesting and marketing for many different types of vegetables.

  • Lessons icon 12 lessons
  • Duration icon 100 hours
  • Qualification icon Statement of Attainment

COMMERCIAL VEGETABLE PRODUCTION BHT222

Learn to grow vegetables for profit. This course covers a wide variety of vegetables and growing techniques to operate a viable market garden or vegetable farm. Learn from experts.

  • Lessons icon 8 lessons
  • Duration icon 100 hours
  • Qualification icon Statement of Attainment

CROPS I (OUTDOOR PLANT PRODUCTION) BHT112

Learn to grow vegetable, fruit and herb crops outdoors - course covers soil, nutrition, crop culture: fruit trees, field grown cut flowers,vegetables, herbs and nursery stock.

  • Lessons icon 10 lessons
  • Duration icon 100 hours
  • Qualification icon Statement of Attainment

CUT FLOWER BULBS BHT317

Learn to grow flowering bulbs, pest and diseases of flowering bulbs, where do you grow flowering bulbs, markets for flowering bulbs. Study online.

  • Lessons icon 10 lessons
  • Duration icon 100 hours
  • Qualification icon Statement of Attainment

CUT FLOWER ORCHIDS VHT240

Learn to grow orchid flowers commercially; in a greenhouse, or shade house. Study culture, growing structures, harvest, post harvest and marketing for many commercial orchid genera.

  • Lessons icon 10 lessons
  • Duration icon 100 hours
  • Qualification icon Statement of Attainment

CUT FLOWER PRODUCTION BHT221

Learn to grow cut flowers; flower initiation and development, soils, nutrition, pest management, harvest, post harvest, greenhouse and outdoor growing and other cultural practices.

  • Lessons icon 10 lessons
  • Duration icon 100 hours
  • Qualification icon Statement of Attainment

FOUNDATION DIPLOMA IN IRRIGATION MANAGEMENT VHT202

Study irrigation systems and operations management. Study to develop a unique skill set to assess and manage irrigation systems, manage projects, and working as a consultant.

  • Modules icon 10 modules
  • Duration icon 1000 hours
  • Qualification icon Foundation Diploma

FRUIT PRODUCTION -TEMPERATE CLIMATE BHT218

Learn to grow apples, pears, stone fruit, citrus, vines and berry fruit. Establishing and managing an orchard and marketing produce.

  • Lessons icon 8 lessons
  • Duration icon 100 hours
  • Qualification icon Statement of Attainment

FRUIT PRODUCTION -WARM CLIMATE BHT217

Learn to grow tropical fruits -avocado, banana, citrus, papaya, and other tropical fruits, Pineapples, Macadamias, Cashews and more.

  • Lessons icon 8 lessons
  • Duration icon 100 hours
  • Qualification icon Statement of Attainment

GREENHOUSE CUT FLOWERS VHT239

Learn to grow cut flowers in greenhouses. Study the way environmental conditions affect flower production, and how to control the greenhouse environment for many types of flowers.

  • Lessons icon 12 lessons
  • Duration icon 100 hours
  • Qualification icon Statement of Attainment

HORTICULTURE - SELF DESIGN CERTIFICATE

Ultimate flexibility to create a certificate that is 100% unique. Build your own qualification from any 6 of more than 16 different horticulture modules.

  • Modules icon 6 modules
  • Duration icon 600 hours
  • Qualification icon Certificate

IRRIGATING CROPS BHT204

Study watering plants - basic hydraulics, irrigation and water management for horticultural crops.

  • Lessons icon 10 lessons
  • Duration icon 100 hours
  • Qualification icon Statement of Attainment

MUSHROOM PRODUCTION BHT310

Learn to grow mushrooms by distance education - focusing on Agaricus (the common champignon or button mushroom); but also dealing with many other types.

  • Lessons icon 8 lessons
  • Duration icon 100 hours
  • Qualification icon Statement of Attainment

NUT PRODUCTION BHT219

Commercial Nut Production online course. Learn to propagate, grow, harvest and market: almonds, hazelnuts, walnuts, pecans, pistachios, chestnuts and more.

  • Lessons icon 8 lessons
  • Duration icon 100 hours
  • Qualification icon Statement of Attainment

OENOLOGY - WINEMAKING BHT258

Study Oenology (Winemaking) Learn about the science of winemaking, different types of wine & spirits; and process used in making wine.

  • Lessons icon 10 lessons
  • Duration icon 100 hours
  • Qualification icon Statement of Attainment

ORGANIC PLANT CULTURE BHT302

Learn about Organic Growing - study chemical free gardening, explore permaculture, biodynamics, no dig gardening, integrated pest management and more.

  • Lessons icon 10 lessons
  • Duration icon 100 hours
  • Qualification icon Statement of Attainment

PROFICIENCY AWARD IN AGRONOMY VAG051

Study Agronomy by distance learning. Continuing Professional Development (CPD) in broad acre crop practices.

  • Duration icon 500 hours
  • Qualification icon Proficiency Award

PROFICIENCY AWARD IN CUT FLOWER PRODUCTION VHT045

Study the cultivation and production of cut flower crops with the Proficiency Award In Cut Flower Production.

  • Modules icon 5 modules
  • Duration icon 500 hours
  • Qualification icon Proficiency Award

PROFICIENCY AWARD IN FRUIT GROWING (TEMPERATE CLIMATE) VHT048

Learn about the fruit growing industry and gain practical skills and knowledge in fruit growing. Designed for professional development (CPD).

  • Modules icon 5 modules
  • Duration icon 500 hours
  • Qualification icon Proficiency Award

PROFICIENCY AWARD IN FRUIT GROWING (WARM CLIMATE) VHT049

Learn online to grow, harvest and market tropical and sub tropical fruits - pineapples, bananas, berries, nuts and more.

  • Modules icon 5 modules
  • Duration icon 500 hours
  • Qualification icon Proficiency Award

PROFICIENCY AWARD IN IRRIGATION VAG042

Learn about irrigation in agriculture and horticulture with this 500 hour CPD course in irrigation and irrigation management.

  • Modules icon 5 modules
  • Duration icon 500 hours
  • Qualification icon Proficiency Award

PROFICIENCY AWARD IN NUT GROWING VHT050

Gain a solid grounding of knowledge and practical skills. Designed as professional development for anyone working in horticulture or nut production.

  • Duration icon 500 hours
  • Qualification icon Proficiency Award

PROFICIENCY AWARD IN ORCHIDS VHT046

CPD Proficiency Award In Orchids. Become an expert in Orchids. Learn about Orchid classification, production and marketing.

  • Modules icon 5 modules
  • Duration icon 500 hours
  • Qualification icon Proficiency Award

PROTECTED PLANT PRODUCTION BHT223

Learn to grow plants in greenhouses, shade houses, sheds or other protective structures. Study different structures, environment control equipment and methods and crop applications.

  • Lessons icon 7 lessons
  • Duration icon 100 hours
  • Qualification icon Statement of Attainment

SOIL MANAGEMENT - CROPS BHT103

Study soils and how they can be better managed to grow crops. Understand the structure, chemistry, soil water and chemistry, plant nutrition and more.

  • Lessons icon 7 lessons
  • Duration icon 100 hours
  • Qualification icon Statement of Attainment

VITICULTURE BHT220

Learn to grow grape vines and vineyard management. Understand different cultivars, climate and soils, pruning, weed and pest management, wines and more.

  • Lessons icon 10 lessons
  • Duration icon 100 hours
  • Qualification icon Statement of Attainment

WARM CLIMATE NUTS BHT308

Learn to grow tropical nuts including cashews, macadamias, peanuts, pecans and others. Understand their culture, propagation, harvest and use.

  • Lessons icon 8 lessons
  • Duration icon 100 hours
  • Qualification icon Statement of Attainment