Stream Content
The Organic Plant Growing Stream is divided into the following:-
| 1. Understanding Soils
| 2. Organic Nutrition
| 3. Mulches & Composts |
| 4. Soil Management
| 5. Diagnosis Of Pest Problems
| 6. Natural Pest Control Techniques |
| 7. Companion Planting
| 8. Natural Sprays
| 9. Overview Of Organic Systems |
| 10. Biodynamics
| 11. Permaculture
| 12. No Dig Systems |
| 13. Planning Crop Production
| 14. Vegetable Production
| 15. Fruit Production |
| 16. Other Crops |
Core
To develop broad general skills in horticultural practices, and plant knowledge. All students undertaking this certificate will complete these units. The core units comprise approximately 50% of the course content. The core units consist of the following lessons:
1. Introduction To Plants
2. Parts of the Plant
3. Plant Culture - Planting
4. Plant Culture - Pruning
5. Plant Culture - Irrigation and Machinery 1
6. Soils and Media
7. Soils and Nutrition
8. Seeds and Cuttings
9. Other Techniques
10. ID and Use of Plants - Landscape Application
11. ID and Use of Plants - Problems
12. ID and Use of Plants - Indoor/tropical plants
13. Pests
14. Diseases
15. Weeds
Fees do not include exam fees
Fee Payment Options
You can pay either
- Full Fees
- In Two Parts
- In Four Parts
If you pay in full on enrolment, the fees are discounted.
If you pay in 2 parts, the first half of the course is supplied initially; and the second part payment is not made until you have completed the first half (at which time the second half of the course is supplied).
If you pay in 4 parts, the first half is still supplied; you are then billed a second payment (due 2 months later). The third payment becomes due when you commence the second half of the certificate.You can be either pay fees in one or two parts.
