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Horticulture and Research I

  Good research skills will enable you be an innovator in horticulture, and to identify trends, issues, and needs that can create new opportunities and directions in horticulture. Develop the skills and knowledge needed to plan, conduct and report on research in social, technological and environmental issues that impact on Horticulture today and which are needed for strategic business planning.     For many students, their first experience with research occurred in school where they were required to prepare a research report or a presentation on a particular subject. This is the fundamental level of research, and its aim is to gather information on a topic, which is later to be presented to an intended audience (a class, teacher etc). Examples are research on a particular country, animal, or political system.   Another level of research aims at answering a research question (often called the thesis question). The information that is gathered and presented is chosen in order to answer that question. Examples of research questions are: What main social and political factors contribute to poverty in country X? Why is the Madagascan lemur an endangered species? How was language used to justify and maintain the Cold War last century? Well formulated and pertinent questions can lead to meaningful research projects that can greatly increase our understanding of the world and ourselves. The problem with this kind of research, though, is that it can be very difficult to know what questions to ask.
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Intermediate Amenity Horticulture (II)

  “This course will help you to gain a broad overview of the use of horticultural practices and the effects it has on the environment, community and cultural issues. Very helpful to any person who is in a position of influence in the industry.- Tracey Morris Dip.Hort., Cert.Hort., Cert III Organic Farming, Amenity horticulture is the fastest-growing area of horticulture, with excellent opportunities for employment or self-employment in different aspects of horticulture. Plan, design and manage land sites that are used for recreation, pleasure, visual enhancement, or environmental improvement rather than for the production of economic crops. This course will give you the skills and knowledge to ensure all relevant concerns are identified and appropriately considered when planning amenity sites.
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Introduction to Amenity Horticulture (I)

  “This is the place to start for anyone with an interest in amenity horticulture or who wishes to understand the industry. Graduates will develop knowledge of the industry at both a global and local level of the different sectors of the industry and become familiar with responsible environmental management strategies of natural and created landscapes.” - Gavin Cole B.Sc., Psych.Cert., Cert.Garden Design, MACA, WHAT IS AMENITY HORTICULTURE? The horticulture industry can be divided into two broad sectors: the production sector, which is largely involved with producing food crops, and the amenity sector, which is involved with growing plants for recreational or ornamental purposes. However, these should not be seen as clear-cut divisions. The boundaries defining the two sectors tend to vary from country to country and between horticultural institutions and employers. For example, some horticulturists might view floriculture enterprises or wholesale nurseries as being in the production sector, while others would classify them as amenity industries. Amenity horticulture is sometimes described as ‘gardening and landscaping’, ‘ornamental horticulture’ or ‘recreational horticulture’. However, as the nature and scope of the horticulture industry has broadened and evolved, these tags, although convenient, do not adequately describe the range of different industries that fall under the umbrella of ‘amenity horticulture’. Major sectors within the amenity horticulture industry typically include the following:  Arboriculture  Landscape industry  Parks and gardens  Turf management  Nurseries – retail and wholesale  Interior landscaping  Floriculture Each sector uses specialised technical skills and management strategies, but they are all underpinned by the basic horticultural skills of soil and water management, plant nutrition, pests and disease management, and plant knowledge. Amenity horticulture has a vital role to play in the future management of the environment. As custodians of both natural and developed landscapes, amenity horticulturists will be increasingly responsible for ensuring the Earth’s resources are used in a responsible and sustainable manner. This is a module from the RHS M.Hort (based on curriculum developed by the Royal Horticultural Society); this can be taken either as part of the M.Hort Program, as a module in one of our other qualifications or as a stand alone course (Ideal for use as a Professional Development program for persons working in the horticulture industry anywhere in the world).
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Certificate

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Certificate In Horticulture

  This is a vocationally-oriented course comprising core studies in general horticulture plus specialised stream studies in an area of your own choice. The course is designed to lay a foundation for a long-term career in horticulture by developing your ability to identify a large range of plants, your knowledge of essential horticultural principles and practices, your practical skills in plant propagation, growth and care, and your ability to adapt to changing situations. “This is beyond what you would learn in a Trade Certificate in Horticulture. It teaches you everything a tradesman would learn about plant culture; and more science, plus more plant identification than what an average tradesperson whould know” - John Mason Dip.Hort.Sc., Cert.Supn, FIOH, FPLA, Garden Author and educator.
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Certificate In Horticulture (Crops)

  A course for people working, or intending to work, in orchards or market gardens. This course is similar to other VHT002 horticulture certificates in its introductory (core) units, but devotes 50% of the course to topics specifically related to crop production. This Certificate in Horticulture involves the areas of work: CORE STUDIES - Divided into 15 lessons, approx. half of the course. STREAM STUDIES - a further 200 hrs of study specifically relating to plant protection ELECTIVES MODULES - a further 100hours of study to ensure the course is tailored to your needs or choice! CORE UNITS The Core Units comprise fifteen modules that are divided into the following sections: Introduction to Plants Plant Culture Soils and Nutrition Plant Identification and Use Pests, Diseases and Weeds
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Certificate In Horticulture (Cut Flowers)

  Want to work on or set up a cut flower farm but need to acquire knowledge in the key areas of horticulture?   This course offers the well rounded knowledge required to work in this field.Specialisation is key to cut flower production, however the fundamentals of horticulture are also important to all areas of plant growing.This course covers both the general fundamentals in its core units and specialises in cut flowers in the stream units.A 700 hr course for people working or wanting to work in the area of cut flower production. This course is similar to other VHT002 horticulture certificates in its introductory (core) units, but devotes 50% of the course to topics specifically related to the production and marketing of cut flowers. The Core Units are the same as for the above certificates (ie. Introduction to Plants, Plant Culture, Soils and Nutrition, Plant Identification and Use, Pests, Diseases and Weeds).
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Certificate In Horticulture (Horticultural Technology)

  “Want to work in hydroponics? You will need more than just knowledge of hydroponic growing systems. This excellent and comprehensive course covers the general horticultural knowledge required for successful plant growing (irrelevant of the method) in the first 15 lessons then focuses on hydroponics in the second half.”  - Adriana Fraser Cert.Hort., Cert.Child Care, Adv.Cert.App.Mgt., Cert 1V Assessment and Training, Adv.Dip.Hort. A 600 hr accredited course that develops knowledge and skills in the application of modern technology to horticulture; with particular emphasis on hydroponics.The Core Units cover: Introduction to Plants, Plant Culture, Soils and Nutrition, Plant Identification and Use, Propagation & Pests, Diseases and Weeds. This course is similar to other VHT002 horticulture certificates in its introductory (core) units, but devotes 50% of the course to topics specifically related to horticultural technology
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Certificate In Horticulture (Organic Plant Growing)

  Understanding established methods of plant growing and how main stream horticulture deals with this eg. the pesticides, herbicides, fertilisers and general growing methods used, is of fundamental importance for a shift to organic growing.To be truly informed, you need to know all the traditional and 'accepted' methods of plant growing as well as organic methods. This knowledge enables you to make informed and important decisions (for example) during farm conversion and understand what impact 'conventional' farming has on the land you farm, and on the health of the community and the ecology. At the very least it will enable you to understand, and convey to others, why you prefer organics as your chosen method of plant culture.This course is similar to other VHT002 horticulture certificates in its introductory (core) units, but devotes 50% of the course to topics specifically related to organic growing. A fantastic course for the Horticulturalist who sees organic growing as the right way to grow.
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Certificate In Horticulture (Ornamental Horticulture)

  “This course is equivalent to doing a Trade Certificate. It focuses on the requirements for growing and maintaining plants in ornamental display gardens. A good course for people who want to work in parks and gardens where there are display beds to maintain.” - Tracey Morris Dip.Hort., Cert.Hort., Cert III Organic Farming. The Certificate in Horticulture (Ornamental Horticulture) is a vocationally oriented course comprising core studies (general horticulture) and stream studies specific to ornamental horticulture. The objective of the course is to: develop general and broad based skills in horticultural practices and plant identification. provide more specific knowledge in areas of ornamental horticulture including garden maintenance, turf care, arboriculture, landscaping and nursery work.
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Certificate In Horticulture (Permaculture)

  “The principles of permaculture and the fundamentals of horticulture are covered in this extensive course. It creates opportunities to work as a consultant or to set up sustainable productive gardens for others.” - Adriana Fraser Cert.Hort., Cert.Child Care, Adv.Cert.App.Mgt., Cert 1V Assessment and Training, Adv.Dip.Hort. This course was developed for people working or wishing to work in Horticulture with a particular emphasis on the design, development and management of productive natural garden systems. The course was developed in liaison with both the Permaculture Institute and the Queensland Rural Training Council. Half the course involves Permaculture systems, Advanced Permaculture, and one relevant elective eg: Organic plant culture. The other half provides a broad, general foundation in Horticultural practices.
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Certificate In Horticulture (Viticulture)

  This course does that as well as giving you the confidence to make decisions in the field. This is more than most certificates offered by others - at certificate level most courses will allow you, on completion, to 'work under supervision'. Our 'problem based learning' style gives you the edge - it gives you the ability to make informed decisions - drawing on the skills and knowledge gained throughout the course.This provides you with far more opportunities for advancement than other courses on offer at this level will. A 600 hr course for people working, or intending to work, in the production of grapes. This course is similar to other CVHT002 horticulture certificates in its introductory (core) units, but devotes 50% of the course to topics specifically related to the production of grapes for wine, drying or as fresh fruit.
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Proficiency Award In Horticulture

  A Proficiency Award requires the completion of 3 modules and demonstration of 200 hours work experience. For all the modules available in horticulture please visit http://www.acs.edu.au/courses/horti.aspx This course is designed primarily for people who already have some related qualifications or experience, who seek to supplement their existing skills and gain an industry specific qualification that enhances their employ-ability and capacity to work in a specialised area of horticulture. INDUSTRY PROJECT OR WORK EXPERIENCE This is the final requirement that you must satisfy before receiving your award.   There are two options available to you to satisfy this requirement:   Alternative 1. If you work in the industry that you have been studying; you may submit a reference from your employer, in an effort to satisfy this industry (ie. workplace project) requirement; on the basis of RPL (ie. recognition for prior learning), achieved through your current and past work experience. The reference must indicate that you have skills and an awareness of your industry, which is sufficient for you to work in a position of responsibility.   Alternative 2. If you do not work in the relevant industry, you need to undertake a project as follows.     Procedure for a Workplace Project This project is a major part of the course involving the number of hours relevant to the course (see above). Although the course does not contain mandatory work requirements, work experience is seen as highly desirable.   This project is based on applications in the work place and specifically aims to provide the student with the opportunity to apply and integrate skills and knowledge developed through various areas of formal study.   Students will design this project in consultation with a tutor to involve industry based activities in the area of specialized study which they select to follow in the course. The project outcomes may take the form of a written report, folio, visuals or a mixture of forms. Participants with relevant, current or past work experience will be given exemption from this project if they can provide suitable references from employers that show they have already fulfilled the requirements of this project.   For courses that involve more than 100 hours, more than one workplace project topic may be selected. For example, 200 hours may be split into two projects each of 100 hours. This will offer the student better scope to fulfill the needs of their course and to meet the number of hours required. Alternatively, the student may wish to do one large project with a duration of 200 hours.   Students will be assessed on how well they achieve the goals and outcomes they originally set as part of their negotiations with their tutor. During each 100 hours of the project, the students will present three short progress reports. These progress reports will be taken into account when evaluating the final submission. The tutor must be satisfied that the work submitted is original.   If the student wishes to do one large 200 hour report, then only three progressive reports will be needed (however the length of each report will be longer).   To learn how to enrol click here
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Advanced Certificate

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Associate Diploma

Associate Diploma In Horticulture

  “Flexibility is the key to this course - it won’t pigeon hole you into one area but develops the broad skills and flexibility required by horticulturists in all sectors of the industry. An excellent course for those not necessary wanting to specialise. More employment opportunities exist for those with broad knowledge and skills.” - Adriana Fraser Cert.Hort., Cert.Child Care, Adv.Cert.App.Mgt., Cert IV Assessment and Training, Adv.Dip.Hort, Horticulture is a cornerstone to our society. Plants provide us with food, have a major impact upon our environment (eg. Air quality, temperature, flood control etc), and provide places to play (sports grounds, children’s playgrounds etc. These are only a few of the more obvious places we find horticulture. Horticultural staff need to have a strong foundation in both science and plants. They need to know: What affects plant growth (Soils, nutrition, water, temperature, pests etc) Cultural Techniques (Propagation, pruning, planting, shelter, etc) Plant Knowledge (Plant family characteristics, classification system, etc
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Diploma

Diploma In Horticultural Science

  “This fantastic course is for the serious horticulturist with a bent for science. However it also covers the more practical components of horticulture giving you an all round qualification. Opportunities abound for those completing this course – you can work in research, teach, or apply your skills to any industry sector.” - Adriana Fraser Cert.Hort., Cert.Child Care, Adv.Cert.App.Mgt., Cert IV Assessment and Training, Adv.Dip.Hort Horticulture has changed dramatically in recent decades and will no doubt continue to change rapidly; but there will always remain a need for horticulturalists while we continue to eat fruit and vegetables, play sport and use tree planting to improve the environment in which we live. Horticultural Technicans and Scientists need to have a strong foundation in both horticulture and science. They need to know how to identify lots of different plants, and the botany and chemistry that underpins an understanding of how to grow those plants . Graduates may find employment as A consultant A technician A teacher A research assistant. Whatever is in vogue at different times throughout your career, this course will prepare you to move into and adapt to working in that part of the industry.
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Advanced Diploma

Advanced Diploma In Horticultural Management

  “Professional managers in horticulture are scarce and opportunities abound for those with the good solid qualifications this course delivers. If you are ready to advance your career, or have aspirations beyond the average, then this management focussed course (that also encourages thorough horticultural knowledge) will enable you to fulfil your goals.” - Adriana Fraser Cert.Hort., Cert.Child Care, Adv.Cert.App.Mgt., Cert IV Assessment and Training, Adv.Dip.Hort, Horticultural managers find employment wherever plants are being cultivated; from golf courses and parks to home gardens and market gardens. The nature and scope of horticultural management has changed dramatically in recent decades and will no doubt continue to change rapidly; but there will always remain a need for horticultural managers while we continue to eat fruit and vegetables, play sport and use tree planting to improve the environment in which we live. Horticultural managers need to have a strong foundation in both horticulture and management. They need to know how to identify lots of different plants, the science that underpins understanding how to grow those plants and the practical techniques which are applied within the industry. This course provides a broad based foundation to allow you to adapt to and work in different sectors of the industry. Whatever is in vogue at different times throughout your career, this course will prepare you to move into and adapt to working in that part of the industry.
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