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ASSOCIATE DIPLOMA IN HORTICULTURE VHT026

Duration (approx) 1500 hours
Qualification
Associate Diploma

The Associate Diploma in Horticulture is a comprehensive, industry-focused qualification designed for serious horticulturalists. 

The course teaches: 

  • a thorough understanding of plant science, 
  • plant management, 
  • soils,
  • propagation,
  • plant health, and,
  • horticultural practices.

Students develop strong scientific knowledge alongside practical skills, creating a solid foundation for long-term career success across multiple sectors of the horticulture industry. 
Taught and written by industry leaders in horticulture. Our goal is to provide a comprehensive horticulture education that prepares graduates for long-term career success in an industry that is continually evolving. 

Whether your interests lie in plant production, landscaping, garden design, parks management, crop production, or horticultural business management, you will gain knowledge that remains valuable throughout your career. 

This qualification is industry-recognised and respected. On completion, there is an option to upgrade to a Diploma or Advanced Diploma levels. 

Modules

Core ModulesThese modules provide foundation knowledge for the ASSOCIATE DIPLOMA IN HORTICULTURE VHT026
 BOTANY I - PLANT PHYSIOLOGY AND TAXONOMY BSC104
 HORTICULTURE I BHT101
 HORTICULTURE III (PLANT HEALTH) BHT116
 PLANT TAXONOMY BHT344
 SOIL MANAGEMENT - HORTICULTURE BHT105
Elective ModulesIn addition to the core modules, students study any 10 of the following 41 modules.
 AMENITY HORTICULTURE I BHT324
 AMENITY HORTICULTURE II BHT325
 BERRY PRODUCTION BHT309
 BOTANY II - APPLIED PLANT PHYSIOLOGY BSC204
 COMMERCIAL ORGANIC VEGETABLE GROWING VHT241
 COMMERCIAL VEGETABLE PRODUCTION BHT222
 CROPS I (OUTDOOR PLANT PRODUCTION) BHT112
 CULINARY HERBS VHT242
 CUT FLOWER PRODUCTION BHT221
 CUTTING PROPAGATION BHT211
 FRUIT PRODUCTION -TEMPERATE CLIMATE BHT218
 FRUIT PRODUCTION -WARM CLIMATE BHT217
 GARDEN MAINTENANCE VHT100
 GARDENING WITH TROPICAL PLANTS AHT109
 GREEN WALLS AND ROOFS BHT256
 HERB CULTURE BHT114
 HORTICULTURAL MARKETING BHT304
 HYDROPONICS I BHT224
 IRRIGATION MANAGEMENT (HORTICULTURE) BHT305
 LANDSCAPING I BHT109
 MANAGING NOTABLE GARDENS AND LANDSCAPES BHT340
 MEDICINAL HERBS BHT227
 MUSHROOM PRODUCTION BHT310
 NURSERY HANDS COURSE VHT102
 NURSERY SALES ASSISTANT VHT103
 ORGANIC PLANT CULTURE BHT302
 PLANNING LAYOUT AND CONSTRUCTION OF ORNAMENTAL GARDENS BHT242
 PLANT BREEDING BHT236
 PLANT CONSERVATION BHT346
 PLANT SELECTION AND ESTABLISHMENT - BHT107
 PRACTICAL HORTICULTURE 1 BHT238
 PRACTICAL HORTICULTURE 2 BHT323
 PRODUCTION/WHOLESALE NURSERY MANAGEMENT BHT212
 PROPAGATION I - BHT108
 PROTECTED PLANT PRODUCTION - BHT223
 SEED PROPAGATION BHT237
 SOIL MICROBIOME BSC310
 TURF CARE BHT104
 VITICULTURE BHT220
 WARM CLIMATE NUTS BHT308
 WEED CONTROL BHT209

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Studying with ACS offers students:
  • Quality courses in a flexible learning package.
  • Fit studies around your life commitments.
  • No time restrictions for completion.
  • Tutor support for the duration of your studies.
  • Online or offline access.
  • Industry relevant education.
  • Practical skills development.
  • A course program which enabling students to apply knowledge as they learn. 
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Courses can be started anytime from anywhere in the world!

Meet some of our academics

Parita ShahM.Sc Horticulture, B.Sc Horticulture, Cert in Greenhouse management. Parita has a Masters Degree in Horticulture specialising in plantation, spices, medicinal and aromatic crops and organic farming.
Marie Beerman B.Sc.,M.Hort.Marie has been involved in horticulture since 2003. She completed a Masters degree in Horticulture at Hannover University in Germany in 2007, and has worked with ACS since 2011 She has co-authored of several ebooks including one on Roses and has a very sound knowledge and experience with horticultural science and research ranging from plant taxonomy and plant breeding to pest, disease and soil management.,
Maggi BrownMaggi is regarded as an expert in organic growing throughout the UK, having worked for two decades as Education Officer at the world renowned Henry Doubleday Research Association. She has been active in education, environmental management and horticulture across the UK for more than three decades. Some of Maggi's qualifications include RHS Cert. Hort. Cert. Ed. Member RHS Life Member Garden Organic (HDRA) .
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.


Check out our eBooks

Fruit, Vegetables and HerbsThe Fruit, Vegetables and Herbs ebook is ideal for students, professionals and home gardening enthusiasts alike. Fruit, Vegetable and Herbs provides an overview in techniques to produce food in the garden. Topics covered within this course include 1/ Food from the garden, 2/ Deciding what to grow, 3/ Successful growing, 4/ Fruits, 4-1/ Deciduous fruit trees, 4-2/ Citrus fruits, 4-3/ Tropical fruits, 4-4/ Berries, 4-5/ Nuts, 4-6/ Vine crops, 4-7/ Using produce, 5/ Vegetables, 6/ Mushrooms, 7/ Special growing techniques
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.
Plant Pests & DiseasesAre you one of those people that kill every plant you touch? Perhaps it's not you. Perhaps it's a pest or disease. A little bit of reading might just turn your garden into an oasis. Learn how to identify pests and diseases and bring the spring back into your plant...visit the bookshop to find out more...
What to Plant WhereA great guide for choosing the right plant for a particular position in the garden. Thirteen chapters cover: plant selection, establishment, problems, and plants for wet areas. Shade, hedges and screens, dry gardens, coastal areas, small gardens, trees and shrubs, lawns and garden art.