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ADVANCED CERTIFICATE IN APPLIED MANAGEMENT (RETAIL NURSERY) VBS001

  • Duration (approx) 900 hours
  • Qualification Advanced Certificate

Course Description

Learn to Manage a Retail Garden Centre 

  • Course developed and delivered by professionally trained and experienced horticultural managers.
  • Practical learning experiences both online and in the field.
  • Covers plant identification and care, customer relations and management skills in the context of retailing plants and garden products.

This course has been written to teach horticulture in a way that is relevant to all parts of the world. It puts aside regional techniques, and teaches you principles and concepts that can be applied anywhere.

 

Modules

Core ModulesThese modules provide foundation knowledge for the ADVANCED CERTIFICATE IN APPLIED MANAGEMENT (RETAIL NURSERY) VBS001
 GARDEN CENTRE MANAGEMENT BHT255
 HORTICULTURAL MARKETING BHT304
 HORTICULTURAL RESEARCH I BHT118
 HORTICULTURE I BHT101
 OPERATIONAL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT I (HORTICULTURE) BHT326
Elective ModulesIn addition to the core modules, students study any 4 of the following 8 modules.
 GREENHOUSE MANAGEMENT BHT257
 INTERIOR PLANTS (Indoor Plants) BHT315
 LOGISTICS BBS212
 MANUFACTURING HERBAL PRODUCTS BHT345
 NURSERY SALES ASSISTANT VHT103
 OPERATIONAL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT II (HORTICULTURE) BHT327
 PLANT TAXONOMY BHT344
 WORKSHOP I BGN103

Who Is This Course For?

The Advanced Certificate In Applied Management (Retail Nursery) will appeal to owners and operators of nurseries as well as to key staff in those operations.

  • Take this course to bring success to a retail nursery or related business.

Those completing this course are likely to be working or looking to work in the following fields:

  • Nursery and Propagation.
  • Nursery Management.
  • Horticulture Management.
  • Supervisory and Foreman roles.
  • Retail Nursery owner/operator.
  • Market Gardening.
  • Crops Management.
  • Hydroponics Management

ASSESSMENT

To pass the course –

  1. Pass all assignments on the seven 100 hour modules. There will be an assignment at the end of each lesson to submit to your tutor for marking and feedback.
  2. Pass seven examinations – one on each module. These are usually taken at the end of the module and can be arranged at a time and location to suit you.
  3. Complete a Workplace Project.  The project should last around 200 hours.  There are four options available to you to satisfy this requirement.  Don’t worry if you are not sure at this stage, your tutor will be there to help you every step of the way.

The Benefits Of Studying This Course

 

This is an extremely comprehensive course. Through the Stream Studies, it covers a relevant selection of horticulture based modules under the elective component, but being a management based course the key focus in the Core Studies is on developing a thorough understanding of how to run a business and promote it.  The Project - Elective element of the course applies a students learning in real world situations through research, work experience or other such activity. This both strengthens what they have learned and expands their awareness and builds a greater relevance into the whole course.

 

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Meet some of our academics

Diana Cole (Horticulturist)Horticulturist, Permaculturist, Landscaper, Environmentalist. Holds a Diploma in Horticulture, degree in geography, permaculture certificate and various other qualifications. Between 1985 and 94, Diana was a task leader with the British Trust for Conservation Volunteers. Since 2001 she has been chairperson of the Friends of Mellor Park (with Stockport MDC). From 2005 she has worked exclusively in horticulture as proprietor of her own garden design and consultancy business in and around Derbyshire; and at the same time as part time manager of a small garden centre. Diana has been an enthusiastic and very knowledgeable tutor with ACS since 2008.
Dr Lynette Morgan (Horticulture)Lyn worked with Rivendell Mushroom Farm between 1986 and 88; and then as a research assistant and technician for a few years while undertaking university studies. In 1991 she graduated from Massey University with a Bachelor of Horticultural Science (Hons) which covered broad horticultural sciences, as well as nursery vegetable and fruit production. Throughout the 90's she worked in both the nursery industry and horticultural crop production, before establishing her own business "Suntec" which has built an exceptional international reputation providing consulting services; particularly in hydroponic crop production. Dr Morgan has a broad expertise in horticulture and crop production, and a keen appreciation of the global scene. She travels widely as a partner in Suntec Horticultural Consultants, and has clients in central America, the USA, Caribbean, South East Asia, the Middle East, Australia and New Zealand.
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.

Check out our eBooks

Business OperationsA text book for business students, or a guide book for anyone operating a business. Six chapters: Daily Challenges of Running a Business, Managing People, The Law, Finance, Product Management and Risk Management.
Commercial HydroponicsThe Commercial Hydroponics ebook is ideal for students, professional horticulturalists and those who want to build a strong foundation knowledge in hydroponics. The commercial hydroponics ebook explains how to set up a commercial hydroponics system, including growing techniques and equipment that you will need. The topics covered in this book include an introduction to hydroponics, site considerations, alternatives, plant nutrition, nutrient film technique culture, rockwool culture, aggregate culture, other techniques, hydroponics equipment, greenhouse operation, plant culture in hydroponics, Vegetable crops, berry and other fruit crops, flower crops, other crops, managing a commercial hydroponic farm and a troubleshooting guide.
Garden Design Part 1The Garden Design ebook part 1 is an essential handbook for students and landscape professionals. A foundation guide to garden design, this book provides stunning full illustrations to demonstrate tips and examples on garden design, functional uses and aesthetics. Some topics that are covered in this ebook include 1/ Introduction to Garden Design, 2/ Appropriateness of garden design, 3/ Creating an impact, 4/ Designing to a budget, 5/ Choosing plants, 6/ Using the garden, 7/ Where the garden meets the house, 8/ Making the winter garden more comfortable, 9/ Gardens for children, 10/The secure home and garden, 11/ Lighting a garden, 12/ Dealing with shade, 13/ Garden Art, 14/ Pots and planters, 15/ Colour in the garden, 16/ Applications for colour and 17/ Garden furniture.
Organic GardeningFor decades farmers have relied upon chemicals to control pests and diseases in order to produce saleable crops. In the ornamental, vegetable and fruit gardens reliance on chemical controls has also been the mainstay for many gardeners.

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