Expand you understanding of tropical and sub tropical fruit growing. Similar to the temperate fruit course, but adapted to cover tropical and sub-tropical conditions. The course includes sections on Avocados, Pineapples, Macadamias, Paw Paws and Cashews. Course Structure for Fruit Production – Warm Climate BHT217 Aims of Fruit Production – Warm Climate BHT217 Identify different [...]

Learn about the identification and botany, and culture (planting, watering, feeding, propagation) of the wattles. Around 50 species are studied in detail. You also learn about the commercial uses of Acacias as building materials, food plants, for tanning, craft, etc. Course Structure for Acacias VHT114 Aims of  Acacias VHT114 Describe the way in which Acacias [...]

Sustainable farming methods – the way of the future. Agriculture has seen massive changes in most developed countries over recent decades due to changes in global economics, technology and environmental conscerns. This course provides a foundation for dealing with those changes, whether on your own farm, or in a broader sense. It allows you to develop [...]

Learn about culturing and caring for trees. This Advanced Certificate in Arboriculture focuses on the culture and care of trees, providing a sound foundation for any working or hoping to work with tree establishment or maintenance. Unlike many other courses in arboriculture, this course also provides a broad foundation across all aspects of horticulture Course [...]

Learn about culturing and caring for trees. This Advanced Certificate in Arboriculture focuses on the culture and care of trees, providing a sound foundation for any working or hoping to work with tree establishment or maintenance. Unlike many other courses in arboriculture, this course also provides a broad foundation across all aspects of horticulture Course [...]

Understand the basics of crop production. 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. Course Structure for Advanced Certificate In Horticulture (Crops) VHT002 [...]

Become skilled at managing turf. A 400 hour course designed principally for turf workers at golf courses, bowling greens, sports fields, or councils. 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 turf culture, species and management. . Course [...]

Understand how to grow plants without soil. This course provides an understanding of modern technology and its application to growing plants, with emphasis on hydroponic production Course Structure for Advanced Certificate In Hydroponics VHT013 Aims of Advanced Certificate In Hydroponics VHT013 To provide a sound basis of knowledge in horticultural principles as they apply to [...]

Learn to produce your own products and respect the environment. A unique qualification which may be undertaken with a view to preparing for a change in the way you live or perhaps in preparation for establishing a business or career providing services to the community in this discipline. The course develops skills in producing your [...]

Previously RHS Advanced Certificate in Horticulture. This terrific Advanced Certificate in Horticulture covers many aspects of Horticultural Science including: * Propagation I, * Soil Management, * Botany I * Horticulture III, * Practical Horticulture Plus a choice of electives including Protected Plant Production, Crops I, Planning Layout and Construction of Ornamental Gardens, Restoring Established Ornamental [...]