There are two parts to this course: Core studies to provide a broad foundation in the identification and culture of plants; and stream studies which are focussed only on herbs.
SCOPE OF CORE UNITS
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List and describe a range of contacts and resources.
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Use prescribed reference books and other resources to gain relevant information.
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Review the way plants are classified.
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Compile a list of dried herbs commonly sold through retail shops.
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Explain the differences in the way plants perform in different microclimates within the same area.
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Visit and report on the operation of a herb farm.
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Prepare lists of herbs suited to growing in different situations.
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Explain the benefits of organic growing.
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Describe appropriate weed control methods to use when growing herbs.
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Demonstrate competence to harvest, dry and store herbs.
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Demonstrate and make up three different herb crafts.
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Describe how different herb crafts are made.
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Cook a complete meal using herbs to appropriately flavour all courses and beverages.
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Produce a saleable culinary herb product (eg: herb biscuit or confectionary).
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Describe the use of herbs in different types of beverages and foods.
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Describe different herb medicines.
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In broad terms, compare herbal medicines with pharmaceutical.
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Develop a "safe" preventative program of herbal medicines using only herbs and dosage levels which are widely and clearly accepted as having no side effects.
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Describe a herb farming venture which has a high viability potential.
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List herb products which are in high demand.
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Describe a program to market produce from a herb farm.
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Undertake harvesting and drying several different herbs, under a variety of different conditions.
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Describe the harvest and post harvest requirements of different herbs.
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Describe several problems which affect post harvest quality and explain how quality is affected.
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Record methods of obtaining herbal oils.
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Prepare a detailed maintenance program for an ornamental garden.
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Describe maintenance procedures for a variety of different ornamental garden situations.
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Conduct simple inexpensive tests on three different potting mixes.
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Analyse and report on the results from soil tests conducted.
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Describe suitable soil mixes for container growing different types of plants.
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List a range of both natural and artificial fertilisers.
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Describe fertiliser programs to be used in different situations with ornamental plants.
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Write an advertisement.
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Design an promotional leaflet to promote a plant variety.
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Explain basic management procedures and basic staff management skills.
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Show a reasonable level of communication skill.
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Develop a business plan and prepare a budget.
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Design a workplace (in a herb related business) to optimise efficiency and workplace safety.
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Gather appropriate information required prior to preparing a landscape design.
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Draw a sketch plan for an ornamental garden.
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Describe various ways container plants can be used to create different landscape effects.
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Calculate how to estimate materials and labour in order to quote for a landscape job.
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Analyse existing garden designs and the garden's effectiveness.
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Prepare detailed drawings for the construction of at least one garden feature (eg. A seat, wall).
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Explain the differences between furnishings and other features which can be incorporated into a garden.
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Analyse an existing park and show how redevelopment would improve the facility.
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List the choices available in surfacing treatments, advantages and disadvantages of each, and where it might be most appropriate to use each.
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Be familiar with alternative materials and their respective characteristics in terms of quality and cost.
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Produce and photograph how to use herbs to create topiary and hedging.
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Conduct detailed studies of a range of commonly grown herbs (including Mints, Lavender, Thyme, Rosemary, Sage, Garlic, Chamomile and Parsley).
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Analyse a range of herbs (at least 150 varieties), their identification, culture and use.
A 700 hour accredited course designed for those who work, or wish to work, in the area of growing and using herbs. This course is similar to other C12CN002 horticulture certificates in its introductory (core) units, but devotes 50% of the course to topics specifically related to growing, harvesting, using, and marketing of herbs and herb products.
Accredited through International Accreditation & Recognition Council
Learn How to Grow Herb Plants and Run a Herb Business by Home Studies for a Herb Farm or Home Garden -Garden School Training Program -UK College
