Advanced Diploma In Horticulture (Crops) Course Code VHT009 Fee Code AD Number of Modules 25 Duration (approx) 2500 hours
There are 21 modules/subjects to be studied.
These are divided in Core modules, Electives, Workshops, Industry Meetings and Research.
Core Modules (13)
These are compulsory, as listed below:
Biochemistry I (Plants)
Computer Studies
Business Studies
Instructional Skills
Workplace Health & Safety
Horticultural Resource Management
Horticultural Marketing
Plant Protection
Botany I
Commercial Vegetable Production
Fruit Production.
Electives (8 to be selected).
Choices include:
Cut Flower Production
Organic Plant Culture
Hydroponics I
Hydroponics II
Irrigation management
Engineering
Permaculture Systems
Nuts
Warm climate nuts
Berries
Mushrooms
2. Workshops
This may be satisfied in a number of ways. One option; is our Workshop I module that comprises three PBL projects. This option is easily undertaken anywhere in the world. 100 hours must be completed.
3. Industry Conference/Seminars
Attendance at relevant industry conferences, seminars and other industry meetings totalling 100 hrs
4. Research Projects
Two projects (2 X 100 hrs), dealing with different aspects of the industry
Research Project I
Research Project II
ADVANCE YOUR HORTICULTURE CAREER TO A NEW LEVEL
A course designed for people wishing to work or advance their careers in managerial or high technical positions within the horticultural crop industry.
A comprehensive course to gain knowledge on all aspects of crop business management.
This course is internationally accredited through I.A.R.C.
