Distance Learning Ornamental Horticulture Course
"A must for anyone working within the ornamental horticulture industry!"
TRAINING FOR:
This course is designed to assist the graduate to gain employment in the following fields: Garden Company Manager, Technical Officer, Marketing Manager, Consultant, Vocational Trainer.
RECOGNITION:
This course is written to satisfy all relevant competencies for accreditation through the International Accreditation and Recognition Council.
DURATION:
2,500 hours minimum nominal duration, including:
Being a self paced learning program, the student can study at a rate according to their ability and capabilities.
This course may be studied over 3 years or less on a full time basis, or up to 8 years on a part time basis.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:
There are no strict academic pre-requisites for this course but it is expected that successful applicants have achieved an educational level that will enable the completion of the course objectives.
Entry to this course is based on:
a person with 5 years industry experience;
year 12 standard of education;
mature age student.
COURSE CONTENT
a/ Compulsory core modules
The following FIVE modules are compulsory:
Biochemistry (Plants)
Instructional Skills
Business Studies
Workplace Health and Safety A.
b/ Stream Core Modules
800 hours of study in compulsory modules (normally 8 x 100 hour modules) as follows:Horticultural Management
Hoticultural Marketing
Botany I
Horticulture I
Horticulture II
Engineering I
Soil Management
Plant Protection.
c/ Stream Elective Subjects
600 hours of study in modules (normally 6 X 100 hour modules), selected from the following:Turf Care
Arboriculture I
Landscaping I
Landscaping II
Landscape Construction
Advanced Propagation
Irrigation
Australian Native Plants I
Herb Culture
Orchid Culture
Roses.
d/ Optional Electives
200 hours of study in modules (normally 2 X 100 hour modules), which can be chosen from any advanced diploma accredited modules, selected from stream electives not studied yet, or any module from other diplomas (except Recreation Administration & Management I, II & IV, Agricultural Marketing, Farm Management).
Students are required to attain a current Senior First Aid Certificate during the period of study.
WORKPLACE ORIENTED RESEARCH
Three Research projects must be undertaken to satisfy the 200 hour nominal duration. Well organised study guides have been developed for Research Project I, II & III to work through in order to satisfy this part of the course.
Each project will deal with a distinct aspect of workplace activity, and culminate in a written formal report of a length appropriate to the nature of the project.
WORKSHOPS
INDUSTRY CONFERENCE/SEMINARS/MEETINGS
Learners must attend 100 hours (minimum) of industry seminars within the period of the course.
COURSE STRUCTURE SUMMARY
COURSE COMPONENT
NUMBER OF MODULES
NOMINAL HOURS
Compulsory Core Modules
4
400
Stream Core Units
8
800
Stream Elective Subjects/Modules
6
600
Optional Electives
2
200
Workplace Research
2
200
Industry Assoc. Conference/Seminars/Meetings
1
100
Workshops
2
200
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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Study at Home Ornamental Horticulture Diploma Course
A must for anyone working within the ornamental horticulture industry!
Train to work in the care and development of gardens, parks and other amenitry horticulture, such as plantscaping, turf management and more.
Suitable for those working as technicians, managers and consultants.
Specifically designed course for those working in ornamental horticulture.
