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Certificate in Hardy Ornamentals VHT251

Duration (approx) 100 hours
Qualification
Certificate

 

Specialise in Hardy Ornamental Plants.

Interested in ornamental plants? Want to learn how to choose the right variety for the right situation? Know how to care for them and have them thrive?

This course allows you to select six 100-hour modules to create a certificate level qualification, specialising in hardy ornamentals.

Choose from azaleas, geraniums, deciduous trees, camellias, iris and many more!

This certificate has been designed to support a range of people to pursue knowledge and skills relative to ornamental planting. A wide range of specialised modules provide you with the flexibility to design a certificate which can support your professional aspirations and stoke your passion for ornamentals!

This course would benefit those working in or seeking to work within the horticultural industry, hobbyists looking to expand their knowledgebase, even garden novices with an interest in ornamental plant varieties!

Modules

Elective ModulesIn addition to the core modules, students study any 6 of the following 12 modules.
 AZALEAS and RHODODENDRONS VHT106
 CACTI & SUCCULENTS VHT108
 CONIFERS BHT230
 CUT FLOWER PRODUCTION BHT221
 DECIDUOUS TREES BHT244
 FERNS BHT314
 GERANIUMS & PELARGONIUMS VHT113
 GROWING ANNUALS BHT115
 GROWING CAMELLIAS VHT109
 GROWING IRIS VHT111
 PERENNIALS BHT316
 ROSES BHT231

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Become a Hardy Ornamentals Expert

With so many plant varieties to choose from for any one situation, it can get overwhelming! This course is the perfect starting point for those seeking to enhance their understanding of a range of different plant varieties, the conditions they require to grow and situations they are best suited to. Gain a combination of both theoretical knowledge and practical skills as you work your way through this self-designed certificate. 

You will see from the list of 12 modules offered for this certificate, that you can truly follow your horticultural passion with this course! This certificate allows you to study six different groups of plants in depth. The knowledge and skills obtained from this course would benefit those already working in the industry or seeking to, such as:

  • Garden designers
  • Landscapers
  • Garden maintenance workers
  • Botanic gardens workers
  • Parks and gardens hands
  • General horticulture operators
  • Nursery hands
  • Nursery owners, and others!

This certificate also provides an excellent pathway for amateurs and hobbyists to follow their passions, gaining useful insights into the hardy ornamental world. If you are unsure as to which six modules would best suit you, don't dismay. Call us today! One of our friendly horticultural tutors would be happy to help you work out which modules would be best suited to your wants and needs. 

 

COURSE STRUCTURE

Course Duration: 600 hours of self-paced study. Start at any time; study when and where you want.

Select six modules from the 12 available options to create your certificate in Hardy Ornamentals. 

Note - each module can also be studied as a standalone course. 

 

HOW THE COURSE WORKS 

It is studied by distance learning, so you can study from the comfort of your own home. This doesn't mean you are all alone in your studies though. Our highly qualified and friendly tutors are here to help you every step of the way. If you have any questions at all, they are always happy to help.

HOW THE CERTIFICATE IS ASSESSED

The Certificate in Hardy Ornamentals requires around 600 hours of study. This is made up of six 100-hour modules.

To pass the course –

  1. Pass all assignments on the six 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 six 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.


Why Study with ACS?

Design your own learning pathway.

Study at your own pace, from anywhere, at any time.

Receive prompt, expert support from our team of committed and friendly tutors. 

Your learning is our priority. We are flexible and adaptable to meet your educational needs!

 

WHAT NEXT?

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Email us at info@acsedu.co.uk or use our FREE COUNSELLING SERVICE to contact a tutor.

 
Courses can be started anytime from anywhere in the world!

Meet some of our academics

Timothy WalkerB.A.(Botany), RHS.M. Hort., Post.Grad.Dip.Ed. Former Director, Oxford Botanic Gardens.
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

RosesThere are few things as uplifting as being greeted by the sweet fragrance of roses from your own garden. If you have always wanted to grow roses, or perhaps improve an established rose garden, make sure you are armed with the right knowledge! Learn from the masters in horticulture. This wonderfully colourful ebook will teach you everything you need to know about the passion of growing roses.
Rhododendrons and AzaleasGrow & Know Rhhododendrons and Azaleas by John Mason
Trees and ShrubsUseful for students, tradespeople already working in the field, or the home gardener who needs a quick reference when choosing plants for a garden.
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.