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Cultivate Your Passion with a Foundation in Horticulture Certificate
- Gain the Foundation in Horticulture Certificate from only $25 Per Week
- Unlock the Secrets of Plant Cultivation in 3 Comprehensive Modules – 350 Hours of Expert Guidance!
Embark on a journey of growth with our Foundation in Horticulture Certificate! Uncover the secrets of plant identification, cultivation, and care through three comprehensive modules spanning 350 hours. Whether you dream of a flourishing career in horticulture, managing a garden center, or running your own gardening business, this course provides the ideal foundation for your ambitions. Download the course brochure now and cultivate the skills to make your passion for plants thrive!
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Foundation in Horticulture Certificate
Turn your love for gardening into a career
Learn how to identify, cultivate and grow a wide variety
of different plants. The course is an ideal introduction
to plant education and provides a solid foundation to
expand your knowledge and skills.
Study the science that underpins horticulture and
gain insights into different areas within the profession.
Everyone working in horticulture is expected to have
a broad knowledge of plants and how to use them in
different garden and environmental settings.
This course is a great fit for people who are interested
in starting a career in horticulture, working in a garden
centre, a gardening business or plant production.
Garden enthusiasts will also benefit from broadening
their knowledge and learning better ways to manage
and improve their own gardens.
We give our students the skills, tools and structure to learn in real life situations without compromising on academic excellence.
Our teachers
We only use teachers who are active in their specialised
industry. Learn from people who have first-hand
experience in their subject matter and current industry
expertise. Staff come from varied backgrounds with
teaching and vocational experience from universities
and vocational colleges.
Courses provide flexible options for different career
pathways, self-improvement, professional development
and general adult education.
Course Overview
Course duration
This course is made up of 2 in-depth modules which includes 23 lessons and 1 free specialist elective module. The amount of study time required to complete this course is approximately 300 hours of study. .
There are options to reduce the modules
from this program. Just speak to one of our
team members for more information
24/7 Course Access
Online 24/7 access to your course allowing you to fit your study in with your schedule.
Supporting you in your studies
With our courses you are not on your own. Careers Collectiv provides the highest level of support possible
Your tutor will provide you with their email
and contact number to ensure you always
have support throughout your course. Our
tutor support service is available to you
24 hours, 7 days a week.
Course Certification
A certificate of attainment will be issued upon completion of your course.
Course details
This course is ideal for:
- Plant and gardening lovers
- Beginners with no study experience
Career prospects
This course is ideal for:
- Garden maintenance
- Retail nurseries
- Wholesale nurseries
- Garden centres
- Landscaping business
- Parks and reserves
100% Online
This course has been designed by industry professionals to kick start your journey into the world of horticulture. It is delivered online to suit your lifestyle and allow you to study at your own pace.
We provide the tools you need to keep plants healthy, prevent and treat pests and diseases, maintain a nurturing environment and understand professional industry practices. This knowledge will help develop your career in the horticultural industry.
Course Modules
Topics covered in the Foundation in Horticulture module include:
- Plant growth stages and life cycles
- Pollination and fertilisation
- Seed formation and germination
- Plant propagation
- Growing plants in greenhouses
- Outdoor food production
- Composting
- Fruit and vegetable crops
- Pests and diseases
- Garden planning
- Indoor plants
Topics covered in the Horticulture module include:
- Plant identification
- Planting
- Common garden problems
- Fertilising and staking when planting
- Dealing with bare rooted plants
- Planting terminology
- Characteristics of important families
- Soils and plant nutrition
- Water management
- Introduction to irrigation
- Garden maintenance and weeds
- Integrated pest management
- Landscaping
- Arboriculture
Elective modules to choose from
- Horticulture II (Plant Knowledge)
- Horticulture III (Plant Health)
- Operational Business Management I (Horticulture)
- Practical Horticulture I
- Australian Natives I
- Botany II (Plant Growth and Development)
Student Testimonials
“Yes, the course has been a valuable learning experience, definitely. I’m learning a lot of things that I find useful straight away, and there are lessons that I can practically apply to help me to learn.”
Rowena
“I have found the course material to be comprehensive and informative and have learnt a lot and really enjoyed my year of study.
The office staff have always been helpful and efficient and quick to respond to requests or queries. My tutor, was encouraging and supportive, as well as being really thorough in the way she marked my assignments.
I had not studied for 20 years before I started my Foundation in Horticulture Certificate and the feedback and reassurance I received from my tutor made all the difference.”
Katherine
Gain the Foundation in Horticulture Certificate from only $25 per week
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