Certificate In Horticulture (Herbs)

This course is made up of the following:

1. CORE STUDIES - at least 300 hours of study, or half the course. The student completes 15 lessons on general horticulture.
2. STREAM STUDIES - Studied after the core modules, stream modules cover more specific or niche subjects..
3. ELECTIVES MODULES - a further 2 modules of study to ensure the course is tailored to your needs or choice!

Core Studies

1. Introduction to Plants
2. Parts of the Plant
3. Plant Culture - Planting
4. Plant Culture – Pruning
5. Plant Culture – Irrigation and Machinery
6. Soils and Media
7. Soils and Nutrition
8. Seeds and Cuttings
9. Other Techniques
10. ID and Use of Plants – Landscape Application
11. ID and Use of Plants – Problems
12. ID and Use of Plants – Indoor/tropical plants
13. Pests
14. Diseases
15. Weeds

Stream studies: Herbs

• Use the binomial system of plant classification
• Develop a resource file for information about herbs
• Identify a wide range of herb species and varieties, their culture and uses, and their availability
• Study in depth the most commonly grown herb varieties, their culture and uses
• Use herbs in a different herb crafts and foods
• Identify medicinal and toxic chemical properties of herbs (both in general and specific terms)
• Describe work procedures involved in operating a herb farm, including harvesting herbs and use of post-harvest treatments
• Plan and prepare to manage a maintenance program in an ornamental garden or park
• Design and implement a marketing program for a business operating in the herb industry.