Course CodeVHT009Fee CodeADDuration (approx)2500 hoursQualificationAdvanced Diploma Train to be a professional horticulturist This level of study is a substantial commitment; close to three years of full time study for most people (post secondary education). Our graduates from this level of training have, in the past, either established their own horticultural businesses or found employment as a professional (e.g. manager, technician, teacher, consultant). In completion graduates may upgrade from this qualification either to a degree, or undertake further specialist studies at a post graduate level. This course is a significant commitment in time. We also offer the possibility to undertake a shorter Foundation or associate diploma; and then upgrade to this or any other advanced diploma later on; obtaining full credits for any modules completed in your first qualification. Modules Core ModulesThese modules provide foundation knowledge for the Qualification - Advanced Diploma Horticulture - Ornamental Horticulture. Biochemistry I - Plants BSC102 Botany I BSC104 Horticultural Research A BHT118 Horticulture I BHT101 Machinery and Equipment BSC105 Plant Identification and Knowledge (Horticulture II) BHT102 Soil Management - Horticulture BHT105 Amenity Horticulture I BHT234 Horticultural Research B BHT241 Horticultural Resource Management BHT203 Plant Protection BHT207 Horticultural Marketing BHT304 Elective ModulesIn addition to the core modules, students study any 13 of the following 24 modules. Arboriculture I BHT106 Cottage Garden Design BHT110 Herb Culture BHT114 Landscape Construction BHT111 Nature Park Management I BEN120 Turf Care BHT104 Amenity Horticulture II BHT235 Arboriculture II BHT208 Botany II BSC204 Cut Flower Production BHT221 Cutting Propagation BHT211 Garden Centre Management BHT213 Irrigation - Gardens BHT210 Permaculture Systems BHT201 Planning Layout and Construction of Ornamental Gardens BHT242 Playground Design BHT216 Project Management BBS201 Roses BHT231 Sports Turf Management BHT202 Trees For Rehabilitation (Reforestation) BHT205 Tropical Plants BHT234 Organic Plant Culture BHT302 Turf Repair And Renovation BHT303 Water Gardening BHT307 Note that each module in the Qualification - Advanced Diploma Horticulture - Ornamental Horticulture is a short course in its own right, and may be studied separately. Scope of the Work Ornamental horticulture covers such a wide range of things, only limited by your imagination. Ornamental plants are found everywhere in our daily lives, from the plants in our parks and home gardens, to the lawns and street trees along our roads. We use ornamentals to decorate our homes, offices and shopping malls as indoor plants, and give flowers cut from ornamentals to express our love for another. The work of an ornamental horticulturist may involve working hands on in gardens (eg. pruning, watering, feeding, controlling pests, mowing lawns); or it may involve supervising or managing others either creating maintaining ornamental plants. With the skills and knowledge you develop in this diploma, you will have a capacity to start and grow a career in any area of ornamental horticulture, maybe operating your own business, or maybe working for someone else. There's a lot to learn This is not a light weight course. There are diplomas with some colleges that can be completed faster, but your ability to compete in this industry is directly affected by how much you learn. Getting a better start will give you the capacity to shine beyond others, and deal with challenges that others with a lesser education stumble with. There are thousands of different plants to learn about, and every one is pruned differently, just as every one has a different requirement for watering, light and shade, soil conditions and pest protection. If you choose a course like this one that teaches you about more than a thousand different plants, you will have a foundation for dealing with almost anything. There are however, no short cuts to really valuable learning about ornamental horticulture. Plenty of Opportunities Horticulture is a huge industry, and demand for highly qualified professionals is high; particularly those who have combined skills and knowledge that cover both horticulture and management; and have also developed a high level of plant knowledge. Unfortunately, many courses often don't balance these three courses as well as they might. Graduates who can grow plants well, may not realize their full potential because they lack management skills and a good sense of productivity. Others may develop a high level of scientific knowledge, understanding the botany and chemistry that underpins horticulture; but lacking the ability to identify and differentiate between the different needs of different plants. You will interact with the real industry as part of your studies, developing networking skills and an awareness of opportunities that exist and are developing. Learn, experience and network as you study and you will emerge from your studies with not only a capacity to succeed, but also the right sort of attitude that is needed for success. HOW TO ENROL Click box below on left hand side - follow instructions. IF YOU NEED ADVICE - click here to use our FREE ADVISORY SERVICE