Home Study Crops Course
"Work in management of horticultural crops. Advance your career!".
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.
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
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.
More Information on ACS Distance Education and our courses
Who are our tutors?
Our tutors are all highly experienced and professional, knowledgeable in their field of study. We have staff from around the world, enabling us to gain a wide variety of perspectives. We have a school in the UK and in Australia. If you would like to have a look at our tutors, then click on the “The School” in the boxes above and choose “The Staff” option.
Sample Course Notes
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What learning method should I choose?
We offer three learning methods – e-learning, correspondence and online. If you are not sure which is the right choose for you, then click on the “Enrolment” box above, then “Learning Methods.”
How Long will it take to complete the course?
This obviously varies from student to student. Some students will have more time for study than others. Some students may work quicker than others, so it is an individual thing. We estimate that most students will take, for example, 4 – 6 months to complete a 100 hour individual module, but we allow up to 12 months for you to complete it.
Longer courses will obviously take longer. You can find more information on the length of time required and so on the “Enrolment” box, then selecting “Terms and Conditions of Enrolment.”
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Horticulture Tutors
Diana Cole B.A. (Hons), Higher Dip. (Garden Design), RHS Advanced Cert. Horticulture, Cert Admin.Mgt., Dip. Inst. Personnel Management
In addition to her RHS horticulture, garden design, City & Guild construction, NPTC pesticide/legislation and business/management qualifications, Diana has a variety of skills drawn from setting up Arbella Gardens, a landscape gardening business. She also has administrative, management and training delivery experience drawn from her employment in other organisations such as the NHS and other educational institutions such as schools & universities. She has augmented her training expertise having gained the Preparing to Teach in the Life Long Learning Sector qualification. She also has experience gained through working as a volunteer in a number of different roles including amenity style gardening in parks and practical conservation work. Diana is also a member of the National Society of Allotment and Leisure Gardeners Limited (NSALG).
Maggi Brown Cert.Ed.(Environment)
Maggi is regarded as an expert in Organic Growing throughout the UK, having worked for two decades as Education Officer at the world renowned Henry Doubleday Research Association (now Garden Organic). She has been active in education, environmental management and horticulture across the UK for more them three decades.
Yvonne Sharpe RHS Cert.Hort, Dip.Hort, M.Hort, Cert.Ed., Dip.Mgt.
Having over 30 years of experience in horticulture, education and management, Yvonne has travelled widely within and beyond Europe, and has worked in many areas of horticulture from garden centres to horticultural therapy. She has served on industry committees and been actively involved with amateur garden clubs for decades. Yvonne is also a member of the National Society of Allotment and Leisure Gardeners (NSALG).
Thady Barrett M.Hort (RHS)
Thady is a consultant to the horticulture industry in the UK, with particular interest in the ornamental plant sector. Previously he was a senior lecturer at Writtle College for 20 years which included being course tutor for RHS qualifications. Wide ranging practical horticultural experience but with specific interest in propagation techniques and plant production technologies. Member of the International Plant Propagators Society (IPPS) and awarded the Rose Bowl Award in 2009 in recognition of his contribution to the society.
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.
Suitable for anyone wishing to progress in the industry
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.
