COURSE OVERVIEW
This course is designed to lay a foundation for a long-term career in horticulture by developing your skills and 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.
Learn from experienced horticulturalists! This comprehensive course will provide you with a strong foundation in horticulture and you will learn to identify and grow a wide range of different plants, as well as studying the science that underpins all knowledge of horticulture.
COURSE FEATURES
Interact with and learn from senior industry professionals who have helped develop our courses, meaning you’ll have the inside secrets on how to become a pro.
With our training and certification, set yourself apart from other candidates when applying for roles or display within your own business to provide confidence in your abilities as a value adding professional.
With SpotED’s support and guidance from our tutors, you will receive regular feedback and develop skills that are directly relevant to job outcomes in your chosen field.
SUBJECTS
- Plant identification
- Planting
- Recognising plant families and identifying plants
- Soils
- Plant nutrition
- Water management
- Garden maintenance and weeds
- Pests and diseases
- Pruning
- Landscaping
- Propagation
- Lawns
- Arboriculture
Horticulture II – Plant Knowledge
- The Groups of Plants
- Use of Plants ‑ plant selection, soils.
- Australian Native Plants
- Exotic Ornamental Plants
- Indoor & Tropical Plants
- Bedding Plants
- Vegetables
- Fruits, Nuts & Berries
- Herbs
- Alternative Growing Techniques
JOB OUTCOMES
- Gardener
- Labourer
- Botanist
- Plant pathologist
- Horticulture consultant
- Horticulture technician
- Plant care worker
- Nursery staffer
- Landscape designer
- Pest management
SUMMARY
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
NIL
DELIVERY
Fully Online, at your own pace.
COURSE DURATION
600 Hours
PAYMENT OPTIONS
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