HOW THE COURSE WORKS
You can start the course at any time.
It is studied by distance learning, so you can study in the comfort of your own home. But this doesn't mean you are all alone in your studies.
Our highly qualified and friendly tutors are there to help you every step of the way. If you have any questions at all, they are always happy to help.
How the Proficiency Award is Assessed
The Proficiency Award requires 500 hours of study. It is made up of three 100 hour modules and a workplace project.
To pass the course –
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Pass all assignments on the three 100 hour modules. There will be an assignment at the end of each lesson to submit to your tutor for marking and feedback.
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Pass three 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.
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Complete a Workplace Project. The project should take about 200 hours. There are 4 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. It also include evidence of work experience or other studies or workshops, and the completion of a research project. Workshop I.
The proficiency award is primarily designed for people who already have industry experience but would like a qualification to show for it. By taking the qualification you can focus on studying areas which you feel you would like to learn more about and thereby strengthen your knowledge. The course is adaptable so can suit people in a number of fields including:
- Garden centres
- Nurseries
- General horticulture
- Garden maintenance
- Landscaping
- Parks & gardens
WHAT SETS ACS APART?
Service – We put the student first. Tutors and administration can be contacted 5 days a week, 50 weeks of the year, by phone or email.
We provide Better Learning – We’ve been delivering distance education for over 3 decades, and we understand how people learn by home study.
Our methods are unique, developed through experience with a focus squarely on helping you learn.
Up to Date – We are continually revising and updating courses. We listen to our students feedback and we always improve the course if a change is identified that will help significantly improve your learning.
More Choice – Graduates need a set of skills that will set them apart and give them an advantage over competition in the world after study. We have a wide variety of study choices, and give you lots of options to choose different paths throughout a course. Doing this has meant our graduates very successful.
No Short Cuts –You can’t take short cuts in learning, and that is why our courses are often longer than you will find elsewhere. You could choose to study a short course, quickly sit an exam (while the information is fresh) and pass, but if you want to really understand something and retain it, that takes time.
More than just Learning Facts – We understand that success in the workplace or business requires you to not only learn things, but also build networks, understand the commercial world, be able to solve problems, communicate with people, and have an attitude that will function in your chosen industry.
Any Questions?
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