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ADVANCED DIPLOMA IN HORTICULTURE - PARKS & RECREATION VHT009

Duration (approx) 2500 hours
Qualification
Advanced Diploma

Online Training

DEVELOP A CAREER IN PARKS AND RECREATION

  • Free student memberships to industry bodies offered to get our students started on networking and developing an understanding of the industry. 
  • This course was developed by and students are tutored by our team of experts with years of experience working in the parks & Leisure industries.
  • Diverse learning experiences involving both online learning and field work focussed on experiential learning
  • Assessments are based upon both sit down exams (can be undertaken anywhere), and submitted assignments (which are marked and returned to you with constructive feedback).

Relevant to:

  • Urban and regional parks.
  • Recreation facilities and programs.
  • Sporting facilities, Resorts, and much more.

Modules

Core ModulesThese modules provide foundation knowledge for the ADVANCED DIPLOMA IN HORTICULTURE - PARKS & RECREATION VHT009
 ARBORICULTURE I BHT106
 HORTICULTURAL RESEARCH I BHT118
 HORTICULTURE I BHT101
 INDUSTRY PROJECT BIP000
 LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION BHT111
 MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT (ENGINEERING I) BSC105
 OPERATIONAL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT I (HORTICULTURE) BHT326
 PLAYGROUND DESIGN - BHT216
 PROJECT MANAGEMENT BBS201
 SOIL MANAGEMENT - HORTICULTURE BHT105
 SPORTS TURF MANAGEMENT BHT202
 TURF CARE BHT104
 WORKPLACE HEALTH & SAFETY VBS103
Elective ModulesIn addition to the core modules, students study any 12 of the following 16 modules.
 AMENITY HORTICULTURE I BHT324
 ECOTOUR MANAGEMENT BTR101
 GARDEN MAINTENANCE VHT100
 IRRIGATION - GARDENS BHT210
 LEISURE FACILITY MANAGEMENT I BRE205
 LEISURE FACILITY MANAGEMENT II BRE306
 LEISURE MANAGEMENT I (MARKETING) BRE103
 MANAGING INNOVATION BBS209
 MANAGING NOTABLE GARDENS AND LANDSCAPES BHT340
 NATURE PARK MANAGEMENT I BEN120
 OPERATIONAL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT II (HORTICULTURE) BHT327
 PLANNING LAYOUT AND CONSTRUCTION OF ORNAMENTAL GARDENS BHT242
 PLANT PROTECTION BHT207
 PLANT TAXONOMY BHT344
 RESTORING ESTABLISHED ORNAMENTAL GARDENS BHT243
 TURF REPAIR AND RENOVATION BHT303

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Train to work in the management and development of recreational and park facilities and services.

Relevant to a range of situations – from municipal parks to national parks to tourist parks to resorts and much more.

Specifically designed, this unique course gives great insight into working in parks and recreation.

Benefits of Studying This Course

This course provides students with an exceptionally strong footing for work in commercial horticulture. Not only do students receive the benefits of in-depth knowledge in the prerequisite principles of horticulture, but they also get exposure to higher level skills and are equipped with significant managerial know how. Graduates of this course will have the flexibility to adapt to a wide range of positions, particularly those associated with the following areas:
  • Parks and gardens
  • Ecotourism
  • Amenity horticulture
  • Horticulture management
  • Grounds management
  • Supervisory ad foreman roles

 

WHAT SETS ACS APART?

At ACS we provide you with more than just a set of course notes.

Your 'learning package' includes:

  • Course notes.
  • Self-assessment quizzes.
  • Assignment feedback.
  • You can interact one on one with a professional tutor with decades of experience - just email, phone or log on to chat to connect with them.
  • Depending upon your course, your studies may involve independent research, interviews, practical exercises, assessments, Problem Based Learning projects, and more.

 

 

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Courses can be started anytime from anywhere in the world!

Meet some of our academics

John Mason (Horticulturist)Horticulturist, Nurseryman, Landscaper, Garden Writer, Parks Manager and Consultant. Over 45 years experience; working in Australia and the UK. He is one of the most widely published garden writers in the world; author of more than 100 books and editor for 4 different gardening magazines. John has been recognised by his peers being made a fellow of the Institute of Horticulture in the UK, as well as by the Australian Institute of Horticulture.


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