Distance Learning Horticulture Introduction Course
Home Study Course -Learn about Growing Plants, Horticulture and Gardening
"An introduction to horticulture".
YOU WILL LEARN:
To identify, propagate and care for 80 different types of plants.
The systematic way plants are classified.
Structure and parts of a flower.
To identify different leaf shapes.
Different ways to control weeds.
Simple soil tests.
Making propagating and potting mixes.
Identifying pest and disease problems.
How and why to prune different plants.
Drawing a simple garden sketch plan.
To plant or repair a lawn; and lots more.
Course Duration: 100 hours
What qualification will I achieve for completing this course?
This is an individual module course. The individual module courses are 100 hour long usually and can be taken on their own or as part of a larger program of study.
If you wish to take an individual module course as a stand alone course, you can elect to sit an optional exam at the end of it.
If you successfully pass the exam and all assignments, you will receive a Statement of Attainment. You can take examinations at a time and location to suit you. If you enrol, you will be sent further information on how to arrange examinations at the end of the course.
If you do not wish to take the exam, you will receive a Course Completion letter when you have passed all assignments.
There is an assignment at the end of each lesson. So for example, if an individual module course contains ten lessons, you will need to complete ten assignments. Assignments can be sent to us via email, post or fax.
Other qualifications, such as certificates, diplomas etc may require examinations to be taken as part of the overall assessment process.
You can find further information on the examinations process by clicking on the “Enrolment” link above.
You can find further information on other courses by clicking on the “Courses” link above.
Course Structure
There are twelve lesson as follows:
Plant Identification
Planting and Establishing plants.
Soils
Plant Nutrition
Water Management
Pruning
Weeds And Weed Control
Pests, Diseases And Their Control
Landscaping
Propagation
Lawns
Arboriculture.
COURSE AIMS
Distinguish between different plants, to enable identification of the plant species.
Explain appropriate procedures for establishing a range of plants in different conditions.
Describe the characteristics of plant growing media necessary for healthy plant growth.
Explain the characteristics of plant nutrition necessary for healthy plant growth.
Determine appropriate water management procedures for healthy plant growth.
Understand appropriate procedures for pruning plants on a horticultural site.
Determine solutions for the management of a range of common weeds.
Determine solutions for the management of a range of common pests and diseases.
Prepare a concept plan for the development of a garden.
Understand commonly used plant propagation techniques.
Develop guidelines for general lawn care.
Develop guidelines for general tree care in a horticultural situation.
WHAT YOU WILL DO IN THIS COURSE
Distinguish between plants in order to identify at least 120 plants on plant review sheets.
Plant out a container plant following a recommended procedure.
Sample and carry out simple tests on different soils.
Identify a range of nutrient problems in plants.
Identify a range of pest and disease problems in plants.
Demonstrate the correct procedure for pruning a plant.
Identify a range of different plants, based on their flower and leaf structures.
Determine appropriate procedures for planting according to type of plant and site.
Demonstrate knowledge of how to care for plants in the garden.
Demonstrate knowledge of appropriate plant selection for a range of different sites.
Identify a range of plant health problems and describe appropriate chemical and non-chemical control methods to control those problems.
Identify characteristics of plant growing media necessary for healthy plant growth.
Explain the importance of organic matter in soil management.
Describe the principles and techniques of composting.
Determine nutrient problems and describe chemical and non-methods for overcoming these problems.
Identify management solutions to a range of plant problems including weeds, pests and diseases.
Explain the principles of Integrated Pest Management.
Determine appropriate water management practices applicable to plant growth.
Describe the characteristics of irrigation and drainage systems.
Describe the importance of pruning to plant growth, flowering and fruiting.
Describe safe use of chemicals.
Develop criteria for selecting suitable plants for a landscape project.
Prepare concept plans for landscape redevelopment.
Draw a concept plan for a garden redevelopment.
Demonstrate the correct procedure for taking cuttings from a range of plants.
Distinguish between different pre-germination seed requirements and techniques, for different plant species.
Determine appropriate turf species for different purposes and chosen climatic conditions.
Explain the composition of lawn seed mixes and fertilizers.
Observe and report on lawn management techniques.
Determine solutions to lawn problems.
Explain the cause and effect of common tree problems.
Determine appropriate methods for treating tree problems.
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Home Study Horticulture Introduction Course
"An introduction to horticulture".
Gain a broad technical grounding in horticultural principles and practice.
The ideal course for the beginner, this is a basic, yet thoroughly practical course. A section of each lesson involves plant identification.
This subject has been written to teach horticulture in a way that is relevant to all parts of the world. It puts aside regional techniques, and tries to teach you principles and concepts which can be applied to anywhere.
