Diploma In Horticultural Science

Diploma in Horticultural Science

Course info

Horticultural Technicians and Scientists need to have a strong foundation in both horticulture and science. This fantastic course will give you these foundations, as well as teach you the more practical components of horticulture - resulting in an all-round qualification! The Diploma involves the completion of 6 core modules, 5 stream modules, and 9 electives – some of which are featured in the list below.  Each module is a Short Course in its own right and may be studied separately.

Graduates of this course may find employment in the Horticulture industry as a Consultant, Technician, Teacher or Research Assistant!

Core Modules

• Horticulture for Beginners (I)
• Plant Knowledge (Horticulture II)
• Plant Health (Horticulture III)
• Plant Selection And Establishment
• Introduction to Botany - Plant Physiology and Taxonomy (I)
• Biochemistry of Plants (I)

Stream Modules

• Cell Biology
• Biochemistry of Plant & Animals (II)
• Horticultural Research I
• Horticultural Research II
• Industry Project

Elective Modules

Include: Intermediate Botany - Plant Growth and Development (II), Organic Plant Culture, Permaculture Systems, Engineering Applications (Engineering II), Plant Protection, Introduction to Amenity Horticulture (I), Intermediate Amenity Horticulture (II), Outdoor Plant Production (Crops I), Garden Maintenance, Turf Care, Sports Turf Management, Turf Repair And Renovation, Arboriculture For Beginners, Arboriculture – Intermediate, Trees For Rehabilitation (Landcare Reafforestation), Landscaping Foundations (I), Landscaping Intermediate (II), Landscaping Styles (III), Planning Layout And Construction Of Ornamental Gardens, Restoring Established Ornamental Gardens, Propagation for Beginners, Cottage Garden Design, Tissue Culture, Wholesale Nursery Management, Garden Centre Management, Cut Flower Production, Cut Flower Bulbs, Greenhouse Cut Flowers, Cut Flower Orchids, Hydroponics for Beginners (I), Fruit Production 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 2000hrs

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