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ADVANCED DIPLOMA IN HORTICULTURE - NURSERY VHT009

Learn to manage a plant nursery or start a new career as a professional horticulturist, trainer, nursery manager or consultant.

  • Course Code AD
  • Duration (approx) 2500 hours
  • Qualification Advanced Diploma

Course Description

Learn Production or Retail Nursery Skills

  • Free student memberships to industry bodies offered to get our students started on networking and building a practical understanding of the nursery industry. 
  • Course developed and tutored by a team of experts with years of experience working in the nursery industry.
  • A diverse learning experience that involves both online learning and field work focussed on experiential learning
  • Assessments are based upon both sit down exams (can be undertaken anywhere), and submitted assignments (which are marked and returned to you with constructive feedback). 

Modules

Core ModulesThese modules provide foundation knowledge for the ADVANCED DIPLOMA IN HORTICULTURE - NURSERY VHT009
 CUTTING PROPAGATION BHT211
 GARDEN CENTRE MANAGEMENT BHT255
 GREENHOUSE MANAGEMENT BHT257
 HORTICULTURAL RESEARCH I BHT118
 HORTICULTURE I BHT101
 INDUSTRY PROJECT BIP000
 IRRIGATING CROPS BHT204
 PLANT TAXONOMY BHT344
 PRODUCTION/WHOLESALE NURSERY MANAGEMENT BHT212
 PROPAGATION I - BHT108
 SEED PROPAGATION BHT237
 SOIL MANAGEMENT - HORTICULTURE BHT105
 WORKPLACE HEALTH & SAFETY VBS103
Elective ModulesIn addition to the core modules, students study any 12 of the following 16 modules.
 AUSTRALIAN NATIVES I BHT113
 BIOCHEMISTRY I (PLANTS) BSC102
 BOTANY I - PLANT PHYSIOLOGY AND TAXONOMY BSC104
 FLOWERING SHRUBS BHT347
 HERB CULTURE BHT114
 HORTICULTURAL MARKETING BHT304
 INSTRUCTIONAL SKILLS BGN101
 INTERIOR PLANTS (Indoor Plants) BHT315
 IRRIGATION MANAGEMENT (HORTICULTURE) BHT305
 MANAGING HYDROPONIC PLANTS (Hydroponics II) BHT213
 PLANT PATHOLOGY BHT206
 PLANT PROTECTION BHT207
 PROTECTED PLANT PRODUCTION - BHT223
 ROSES - SPECIAL OFFER
 TISSUE CULTURE BHT306
 WEED CONTROL BHT209

 

Where can a Graduate Work?

This course has been developed to train people to work in a technical or managerial position in:

  • Retail nursery management
  • Production nursery management
  • Nursery Management/ Operations
  • Horticulture management
  • Supervision
  • Production Nursery & Propagation
  • Crop Production
  • Hydroponics management
  • Teaching
  • Horticulture media - electronic, print or broadcast
  • Product management, Manufacturing, Supply

 

 

Why Study With ACS

  • Our courses are written and taught by experienced professionals, so you know you can expect a high quality of teaching and support.
  • You can start the course at any time and study at your own pace.
  • Fit your studies around your own busy lifestyle - we provide full tutor support for all the time you are studying.
  • Study where you want to - online or eLearning (USB Memory Stick) options of study offer the flexibility for you to determine where and when you study.

 
Courses can be started anytime from anywhere in the world!

Meet some of our academics

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.
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

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.
Growing and Knowing FuchsiasGet to know fuchsias better. 124 pages of brilliant colour pictures and information about fuchsias. This ebook is a must read for anybody interested in fuchsias.
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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