Advanced Diploma In Horticulture (Nursery)

Advanced Diploma in Horticulture (Nursery)

Course info

If you work in a nursery or want to develop a career in one in a managerial position then this course is for you. The Advanced Diploma in Horticulture (Nursery) has been specifically designed to provide excellent and applied training for people wishing to work in nurseries in positions such as Nursery Manager, Technical Representative or Consultant.

The Advanced Diploma involves the completion of 8 core modules, 9 stream modules and your choice of 8 elective modules from an extensive range - most of which are listed below.  Each module is a Short Course in its own right and may be studied separately.  

Core Modules

• Horticultural Marketing
• Horticultural Resource Management
• Introduction to Botany - Plant Physiology and Taxonomy (I)
• Propagation for Beginners
• Horticulture for Beginners (I)
• Soil Management (Horticulture)
• Wholesale Nursery Management
• Garden Centre Management

Stream Modules

Biochemistry of Plants (I), Business Studies, Instructional Skills, Workplace Health & Safety, Workshop I, Workshop II, Research Project I, Research Project II and Industry Project.

Elective Modules

Include: Plant Pathology, Plant Protection, Trees For Rehabilitation, Plant Selection And Establishment, Plant Knowledge, Plant Health, Irrigation Management, Landscaping Foundations (I), Landscaping Styles (III), Fruit Production, Herb Culture, Hydroponics for Beginners (I), Hydroponic Management (Hydroponics II), Cut Flower Production, Greenhouse Cut Flowers, Commercial Organic Vegetable Growing, Nursery Hands Course, Australian Native Trees, Growing Annuals, Carnivorous Plants, Roses, Palms & Cycads, Cacti & Succulents, African Violets, Ferns, Geraniums & Pelargoniums, Conifers, Perennials, Orchid Culture and more!

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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