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Advanced Diploma In Horticulture (Crops)
Advanced Diploma
from £120 per month
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2400
code: VHT009
Don't be restricted by courses that focus on only single aspects of this diverse area of horticulture.
Diversity is the key to success in crop production and employers seek people with broad skills and knowledge.
Management, business management, marketing, horticultural science, technical skills, a variety of crops, hydroponics, plant protection - this course covers all these aspects of crop production (and a lot more) at management level. A comprehensive course formulated so you gain knowledge on all aspects of crop business management. It is designed for people wanting to work in this field, or for those looking to advance their careers in managerial or higher technical positions, within the horticultural crop industry.
Lesson Structure
This Diploma involves the areas of work:
- CORE STUDIES - These modules provide foundation knowledge for the Diploma.
- STREAM STUDIES - Studied after the core modules, stream modules cover more specific or niche subjects.
- ELECTIVES MODULES - a further 8 modules of study to ensure the course is tailored to your needs or choice!
Core Modules
- Biochemistry of Plants (I)
- Business Studies
- Computer Studies Introduction (I)
- Instructional Skills
- Workplace Health & Safety
- Horticultural Resource Management
- Horticultural Marketing
- Introduction to Botany - Plant Physiology and Taxonomy (I)
- Commercial Vegetable Production
- Fruit Production - Temperate Climate
- Fruit Production - Warm Climate
Elective Modules
- Outdoor Plant Production (Crops I)
- Plant Protection
- Cut Flower Production
- Cut Flower Bulbs
- Greenhouse Cut Flowers
- Cut Flower Orchids
- Commercial Organic Vegetable Growing
- Organic Plant Culture
- Hydroponics for Beginners (I)
- Hydroponic Management (Hydroponics II)
- Horticulture for Beginners (I)
- Plant Knowledge (Horticulture II)
- Plant Health (Horticulture III)
- Irrigation - Crops
- Permaculture Systems
- Viticulture
- Nut Production
- Mushroom Production
- Berry Production
- Warm Climate Nuts
- Soil Management (Crops)
- Weed Control
stream Modules
Delivery
- Correspondence
Accreditation and memberships
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