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ADVANCED CERTIFICATE IN APPLIED MANAGEMENT (HORTICULTURAL TECHNOLOGY) VBS001

Duration (approx) 900 hours
Qualification
Advanced Certificate

Learn Technological Applications Applied in Horticulture

  • Developed and taught by experts - this course has been developed by an international team of industry professionals including: John Mason, author of Commercial Hydroponics (now in its 8th printing) and Dr Lyn Morgan, author and commercial hydroponic consultant.

  • Self paced with flexibility to study when and where suits you; and choose which aspects of technology to focus on.

  •  Practical learning led through a comprehensive study guide with opportunities to work on line or off line and learn in the field.

 

 

 

Modules

Core ModulesThese modules provide foundation knowledge for the ADVANCED CERTIFICATE IN APPLIED MANAGEMENT (HORTICULTURAL TECHNOLOGY) VBS001
 ENGINEERING APPLICATIONS (ENGINEERING II) BSC205
 GREENHOUSE MANAGEMENT BHT257
 INDUSTRY PROJECT BIP000
 OPERATIONAL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT I (HORTICULTURE) BHT326
 PLANT TAXONOMY BHT344
Elective ModulesIn addition to the core modules, students study any 4 of the following 13 modules.
 DRONE TECHNOLOGY (BIT207)
 GENETIC APPLICATIONS BSC308
 HYDROPONIC MANAGEMENT - HYDROPONICS II BHT213
 IRRIGATION MANAGEMENT (HORTICULTURE) BHT305
 MANAGING INNOVATION BBS209
 NANOTECHNOLOGY BIT208
 OPERATIONAL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT II (HORTICULTURE) BHT327
 PLANT BREEDING BHT236
 PLANT PROTECTION BHT207
 ROBOTICS BSC116
 SOIL MICROBIOME BSC310
 TECHNICAL WRITING - BWR301
 TISSUE CULTURE BHT306

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COURSE AIMS

Apply skills to systematically examine a plant’s distinguishing characteristics and then determine its scientific classification based upon those observations.

Apply appropriate, improved and innovative engineering solutions, for efficiency and productivity in agriculture and horticulture.

Explain how to grow produce nursery stock, edible crops, cut flowers or other horticultural plant products in a greenhouse.

Apply skills in the management of a horticultural enterprise, in particular the management of economics, business planning and marketing.

Develop specialised knowledge and skills in a number of additional variety of specialised technologies which are applied to improve quality and productivity outcomes in horticultural enterprises.

Apply learning achieved through formal or informal experiences, to real-world situations. 

 

Why should I take this course?

Most people who take this course do so to progress their career to a management level, or to start their own business.

You are given options to learn:

On the business side:

  • Business skills.
  • Management skills
  • Marketing skills.

On the Horticulture and Technology Side:

  • Plant Knowledge, genetics, breeding and propagation
  • Hydroponics
  • Greenhouse Management
  • Engineering applications
  • Robotics, Nano Technologies, Drone Technologies, Technical writing and more

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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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 MasonWriter, Manager, Teacher and Businessman with over 40 years interenational experience covering Education, Publishing, Leisure Management, Education, and Horticulture. He has extensive experience both as a public servant, and as a small business owner. John is a well respected member of many professional associations, and author of over seventy books and of over two thousand magazine articles.


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.
Getting Work in HorticultureExplore what it is like to work in horticulture; how diverse this industry is, how to get a start, and how to build a sustainable, long term and diverse career that keeps your options broad, so you can move from sector to sector as demand and fashion changes across your working life.
Modern MarketingThis book explores new approaches to marketing, how to adapt to a continually changing world both through online marketing, and more. Some aspects of marketing never change; but many of the well established approaches used in the past simply do not work any more. This book lays a foundation for thinking about marketing in a different way