{"id":1002,"date":"2011-05-05T08:29:35","date_gmt":"2011-05-05T08:29:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/onlinecoursesinhorticulture.co.uk\/?p=1002"},"modified":"2017-09-25T11:27:35","modified_gmt":"2017-09-25T11:27:35","slug":"diploma-in-horticulture-vht002-prp","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/onlinecoursesinhorticulture.co.uk\/horticulture-courses\/nursery-propagation-courses\/diploma-in-horticulture-vht002-prp\/","title":{"rendered":"Diploma in Horticulture (Plant Propagation) VHT002.PRP"},"content":{"rendered":"

Plant Propagation- Become and Expert! A 600 hour course designed principally for plant propagators. 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 plant propagation, dealing with hundreds of different. types of plants, and methods used to propagate them. Accredited through the International Accreditation & Recognition Council.<\/p>\n

Course Structure for Diploma in Horticulture VHT002.prp<\/h3>\n
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Compulsory Modules<\/h3>\n

Introduction to Plants<\/p>\n

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  • Nomenclature and taxonomy, the plant kingdom, genus, species, hybrids.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Parts of the Plant<\/p>\n

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    • How plants grow, plant structure, parts of the flower and leaf, stem & root modification.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Plant Culture – Planting<\/p>\n

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      • How to plant and protect newly planted specimens, terms like: annuals, biennials, perennials, deciduous, evergreen and herbaceous plants.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        Plant Culture – Pruning<\/p>\n

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        • Purpose for pruning, rules for pruning, how to prune.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          Plant Culture – Irrigation and Machinery<\/p>\n

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          • Different irrigation systems, components of an irrigation system, designing an irrigation system, selection, use and maintenance of machinery and tools.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

            Soils & Media<\/p>\n

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            • Soil classifications, testing soil, potting mixes, the U.C. System, ingredients of potting mixes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

              Soils & Nutrition<\/p>\n

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              • Fertilisers – deficiencies and toxicities, NPK ratios, salting, fertiliser programming, compost.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                Propagation – Seeds & Cuttings<\/p>\n

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                • How to propagate plants by seed and cuttings, propagating mixes, cold frame construction, after care for young plants.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                  Propagation – Other Techniques<\/p>\n

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                  • Other methods – budding, grafting, layering, division and tissue culture.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                    Identification and Use of Plants<\/p>\n

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                    • How are plants used in the landscape, how to choose and purchase plants, selecting plants suitable for the climate and site.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                      Identification and Use of Plants<\/p>\n

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                      • Problems with plants and choosing plants for problem sites.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                        Identification and Use of Plants<\/p>\n

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                        • Indoor and tropical plants, flowers, herbs, bulbs, ferns.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                          Pests<\/p>\n

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                          • Identifying and controlling pests, chemical and natural methods for control, chemical<\/li>\n
                          • Safety precautions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                            Diseases<\/p>\n

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                            • Identifying and controlling diseases, plant pathology, fungi, viruses, non-pathogenic<\/li>\n
                            • Problems, interactions with the host and the environment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                              Weeds<\/p>\n

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                              • Identifying and controlling weeds, chemical terminology.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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                                Normal Price:<\/strong> \u00a32040 Buy Today – Get 25% Off: \u00a31530<\/strong>
                                \nQualification: <\/strong>Diploma
                                \nEstimated Course Duration:<\/strong> 600 hours
                                \nAvailable Learning Methods:<\/strong> Online, USB (+\u00a330) and Correspondence (+\u00a3210)
                                \nEnrolment Dates:<\/strong> Our courses are self-paced and you can start at anytime<\/p>\n

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