Advanced Diploma In Horticulture (Crops)

Advanced Diploma in Horticulture (Crops)

Course info

Management, business management, marketing, horticultural science, technical skills, a variety of crops, hydroponics, plant protection - this course covers all these aspects of crop production (and a lot more) at management level. It is designed for people wanting to commence or advance their careers in the crop production industry.

To obtain the Advanced Diploma in Horticulture (Crops) you must complete 11 core modules, 5 stream modules and your choice of 8 elective modules from the extensive range listed below.  Each module is a Short Course in its own right and may be studied separately.

Core Modules

• Biochemistry of Plants (I)
• Business Studies
• Computer Studies Introduction (I)
• Instructional Skills
• Workplace Health & Safety
• Horticultural Resource Management
• Horticultural Marketing
• Introduction to Botany - Plant Physiology and Taxonomy (I)
• Commercial Vegetable Production
• Fruit Production - Temperate Climate
• Fruit Production - Warm Climate

Stream Modules

Workshop I, Workshop II, Research Project I, Research Project II and an Industry Project.

Elective Modules

Outdoor Plant Production (Crops I), Plant Protection, Cut Flower Production, Cut Flower Bulbs, Greenhouse Cut Flowers, Cut Flower Orchids, Commercial Organic Vegetable Growing, Organic Plant Culture, Hydroponics for Beginners (I), Hydroponic Management (Hydroponics II), Horticulture for Beginners (I), Plant Knowledge (Horticulture II), Plant Health (Horticulture III), Irrigation – Crops, Permaculture Systems, Viticulture, Nut Production, Mushroom Production, Berry Production, Warm Climate Nuts, Soil Management (Crops) and Weed Control

Course Delivery

This course is only available to be completed by correspondence.

Work Load  | Full time: 12hrs per week |  Part time: 6hrs per week |  Total Duration 2400hrs

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