ADVANCED DIPLOMA IN HORTICULTURE (CROPS) C12CN004

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There are four parts to this course:

1. There are 20 modules/subjects to be studied, and all available by correspondence study.

a/ Core Modules (12)
Biochemistry, Business Studies, Instructional Skills, Workplace Health & Safety, Horticultural Management, Horticultural Marketing, Soil Management, Plant Protection, Botany I, Commercial Vegetable Production, Fruit Production.

 b/ Electives (8 to be selected)

Choices include: Cut Flower Production, Organic Plant Culture, Herb Culture, Advanced Hydroponics, Irrigation, Engineering, Permaculture Systems & Organic Plant Culture, Nuts, Berries and Mushrooms. Outlines of these modules can be found throughout the handbook.

 2. Workshops

Two modules: Workshop I & Workshop II have been developed using Problem Based Learning projects to provide you with outcomes comparable to what would be achieved if you attended in house practical workshops.

 3. Industry Conference/Seminars

Attendance at relevant industry conferences, seminars, etc totalling 100 hrs

 4. Research Projects

Two projects (2 X 100 hrs), dealing with different aspects of the workplace.


STUDY SEQUENCE
Modules are divided into six stages. In stage 1, you study: Biochemistry, Business Studies,
Instructional Skills and Workplace Health & Safety. This stage is completed prior to workshops, research projects or other modules. Remaining core modules are then completed before electives.

Enrolment Fees do not cover exam fees and workshop fees

Note: Fees cover all tuition and "essential" texts, but not fees for any Industry conferences or seminars.
 A course designed for people wishing to work or advance their careers in managerial or high technical positions within the horticultural crop industry. Modules include general horticultural skills and practices as well as specific studies such as  Commercial Vegetable Production, Fruit Production, Cut Flower Production, Organics, Herb Culture, Hydroponics, Irrigation, Engineering, Permaculture, Nuts, Berries and Mushrooms.
DURATION: Normally 3 years full time or 5-7 years part time, but may be completed in 2 years with extra effort.  This course is internationally accredited through I.A.R.C.