Horticulture,Gardening, Plant Care, Turf, Tree, Pest Courses

General Horticulture Courses

Course Name	Components	Duration	Type
ADVANCED CERTIFICATE IN APPLIED MANAGEMENT (ARBORICULTURE) VBS001 Learn about the science of tree identification, maintenance and more. Train to be management specialist in the arboriculture industry. 9 modules 900 hours Advanced Certificate Enquire Now Enrol Now	9 modules	900 hours	Advanced Certificate
ADVANCED CERTIFICATE IN APPLIED MANAGEMENT (HORTICULTURAL TECHNOLOGY) VBS001 Online advanced certificate to train hydroponic farmers and hydroponic store employees - learn both how to grow hydroponic crops in greenhouses plus how to manage a business. 9 modules 900 hours Advanced Certificate Enquire Now Enrol Now	9 modules	900 hours	Advanced Certificate
ADVANCED CERTIFICATE IN APPLIED MANAGEMENT (RETAIL NURSERY) VBS001 Distance learning studies to develop skills in horticulture and business management. Professional training to manage a retail business. 900 hours of online study. 9 modules 900 hours Advanced Certificate Enquire Now Enrol Now	9 modules	900 hours	Advanced Certificate
ADVANCED CERTIFICATE IN APPLIED MANAGEMENT (WHOLESALE NURSERY) VBS001 Online advanced certificate course. Learn to manage a production plant nursery and expand your knowledge of plant propagation and nursery production. 9 modules 900 hours Advanced Certificate Enquire Now Enrol Now	9 modules	900 hours	Advanced Certificate
ADVANCED CERTIFICATE IN HORTICULTURE VHT004 Study Advanced Horticulture online. Study Botany, soil management, plant identification and culture, propagation and more. Horticultural Experts. 9 modules 900 hours Advanced Certificate Enquire Now Enrol Now	9 modules	900 hours	Advanced Certificate
ADVANCED DIPLOMA IN HORTICULTURE - NURSERY VHT009 Learn to manage a plant nursery or be a professional horticulturist at home by distance education 25 modules 2500 hours Advanced Diploma Enquire Now Enrol Now	25 modules	2500 hours	Advanced Diploma
ADVANCED DIPLOMA IN HORTICULTURE - ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURE VHT009 Learn to care and develop gardens, parks and other amenity horticulture by distance education 25 modules 2500 hours Advanced Diploma Enquire Now Enrol Now	25 modules	2500 hours	Advanced Diploma
ADVANCED DIPLOMA IN HORTICULTURE - PARKS & RECREATION VHT009 Learn to work in the management and development of recreational and park facilities and services: municipal to national parks to tourist parks, resorts and more. 25 modules 2500 hours Advanced Diploma Enquire Now Enrol Now	25 modules	2500 hours	Advanced Diploma
AMENITY HORTICULTURE I BHT324 Online Course in Amenity Horticulture -100 hours - for horticultural managers and entrepreneurs. Covers benefits, options, influences, variations and determining best practices into the future. 7 lessons 100 hours Statement of Attainment Enquire Now Enrol Now	7 lessons	100 hours	Statement of Attainment
AMENITY HORTICULTURE II BHT325 Online course in the planning and management of amenity horticulture landscapes, with a focus on environmental, economic and community impacts of the well developed amenity landscape - 100 hours self paced study. 7 lessons 100 hours Statement of Attainment Enquire Now Enrol Now	7 lessons	100 hours	Statement of Attainment
ARBORICULTURE I BHT106 Learn to care for trees - understand problems that can arise and how to deal with them. Learn about tree biology, tree surgery, pruning, tree maintenance. Work safety, equipment and more. 8 lessons 100 hours Statement of Attainment Enquire Now Enrol Now	8 lessons	100 hours	Statement of Attainment
ARBORICULTURE II BHT208 Learn how to plant and manage different types of trees - professional development for gardeners and horticulturalists. Study tree planting, managing tree problems and more. 7 lessons 100 hours Statement of Attainment Enquire Now Enrol Now	7 lessons	100 hours	Statement of Attainment
ASSOCIATE DIPLOMA IN HORTICULTURE VHT005 Diploma In Horticulture Qualification by ACS Distance Education, Study Horticulture Science, Learn About Soil and Plant Management, Propagation and Much More 15 modules 1500 hours Associate Diploma Enquire Now Enrol Now	15 modules	1500 hours	Associate Diploma
ASSOCIATE DIPLOMA IN TURF VHT011 Learn turf science and management and broad horticultural skills to build a career or expand business and employment opportunities with sports turf, parks management, home lawn supplies, amenity horticulture, and more. 15 modules 1500 hours Associate Diploma Enquire Now Enrol Now	15 modules	1500 hours	Associate Diploma
CERTIFICATE IN ARBORICULTURE VHT090 Train to be a tree expert -identify, select, plant, establish, care for, trees of all shapes and sizes. Understand land rehabilitation with trees, tree health care, and more. 6 modules 600 hours Certificate Enquire Now Enrol Now	6 modules	600 hours	Certificate
CERTIFICATE IN HORTICULTURE (GROUNDS MANAGEMENT) VHT002 Online Grounds Management Certificate - Learn to manage outdoor spaces in small or large properties. Gain a in depth understanding of plant culture, plant health and management. 30 lessons 700 hours Certificate Enquire Now Enrol Now	30 lessons	700 hours	Certificate
CERTIFICATE IN HORTICULTURE (NATURE PARK MANAGEMENT) VHT002 Online Certificate course in Nature Park Management. Learn to manage natural and wilderness areas, reserves, zoos and wildlife parks and gain a horticulture skills. 6 modules 600 hours Certificate Enquire Now Enrol Now	6 modules	600 hours	Certificate
CERTIFICATE IN HORTICULTURE (ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURE) VHT002 Ornamental horticulture certificate course. Understand horticulture and plant management essentials as well as landscaping and the essentials of working in parks and ornamental gardens. 30 lessons 700 hours Certificate Enquire Now Enrol Now	30 lessons	700 hours	Certificate
CERTIFICATE IN HORTICULTURE (PLANT PROTECTION) VHT002 Online certificate course in horticulture with an extra specialised study focus on plant protection. Manage plant pests and diseases for optimal plant health. 30 lessons 700 hours Certificate Enquire Now Enrol Now	30 lessons	700 hours	Certificate
CERTIFICATE IN HORTICULTURE (PROPAGATION) VHT002 Develop skills and knowledge about propagating different types of plants by seed, cuttings, budding and grafting, separation, division and layering 30 lessons 700 hours Certificate Enquire Now Enrol Now	30 lessons	700 hours	Certificate
CERTIFICATE IN HORTICULTURE (TURF) VHT002 Specialise in turf management and gain an expertise in horticulture with the Certificate in Horticulture (Turf). Work on sports fields, bowling greens or golf courses. Manage turf, lawns and grass. 6 modules 600 hours Certificate Enquire Now Enrol Now	6 modules	600 hours	Certificate
CERTIFICATE IN HORTICULTURE VHT002 Online horticulture course to learn about growing plants, gardening, garden ideas and management, to work in the horticulture and gardening industry. 30 lessons 700 hours Certificate Enquire Now Enrol Now	30 lessons	700 hours	Certificate
CUTTING PROPAGATION BHT211 Learn to propagate plants from cuttings - start a plant nursery small or large, get a job as a propagator, or just improve your horticultural skills. 100 hour distance education course. 8 lessons 100 hours Statement of Attainment Enquire Now Enrol Now	8 lessons	100 hours	Statement of Attainment
DIPLOMA IN HORTICULTURAL SCIENCE VHT027 Online horticultural science diploma; covering botany, biochemistry, soil science, plant taxonomy, horticultural practices, plant health and more. 21 modules 2100 hours Diploma Enquire Now Enrol Now	21 modules	2100 hours	Diploma
FOUNDATION CERTIFICATE IN GARDEN PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT LEVEL 3 VHT042 Online Certificate in Garden Planning, Construction & Maintenance. Learn principles of landscaping, specialist garden elements, landscape construction, design, survey techniques, specialist garden and urban planting. 15 lessons 200 hours Foundation Certificate Enquire Now Enrol Now	15 lessons	200 hours	Foundation Certificate
FOUNDATION CERTIFICATE IN HORTICULTURE VHT003 Start a gardening business or get a job after learning with this Foundation Certificate in Horticulture. Stand out with knowledge that people want in an employee! 10 lessons 150 hours Foundation Certificate Enquire Now Enrol Now	10 lessons	150 hours	Foundation Certificate
FOUNDATION CERTIFICATE IN PLANT GROWTH FOR HORTICULTURE LEVEL 2 VHT040 The Foundation Certificate in Horticulture - 100 hours of self-paced study in the plant identification, culture and science that underpins horticulture. 10 lessons 150 hours Foundation Certificate Enquire Now Enrol Now	10 lessons	150 hours	Foundation Certificate
FOUNDATION CERTIFICATE IN PLANT GROWTH FOR HORTICULTURE LEVEL 3 VHT041 Online gardening certificate covering general botany, plant identification, propagation, culture, pest and disease management, and garden maintenance. 15 lessons 200 hours Foundation Certificate Enquire Now Enrol Now	15 lessons	200 hours	Foundation Certificate
FOUNDATION CERTIFICATE IN RESIDENTIAL GARDEN PLANNING AND CARE LEVEL 2 VHT039 Learn online site surveying, garden design, hard and soft landscaping, plant establishment & pruning, lawns, and even greenhouse growing - a Certificate 2 in Horticulture. 10 lessons 150 hours Foundation Certificate Enquire Now Enrol Now	10 lessons	150 hours	Foundation Certificate
FOUNDATION DIPLOMA IN HARDY ORNAMENTALS VHT249 Diploma level qualification specialising in hardy ornamentals. A must for horticultural staff wishing to improve their knowledge of hardy ornamentals. 10 modules 1000 hours Foundation Diploma Enquire Now Enrol Now	10 modules	1000 hours	Foundation Diploma
GARDEN CENTRE MANAGEMENT BHT255 Learn online to work in or manage a Garden Centre or Garden department of a retail store. 12 lessons 100 hours Statement of Attainment Enquire Now Enrol Now	12 lessons	100 hours	Statement of Attainment
GARDEN MAINTENANCE VHT100 Online course to learn about growing plants, gardening, garden ideas and maintenance, to work in the gardening industry or maintain your own garden. 10 lessons 100 hours Statement of Attainment Enquire Now Enrol Now	10 lessons	100 hours	Statement of Attainment
GREENHOUSE MANAGEMENT BHT257 Learn how to use advanced growing systems to efficiently produce crops in a controlled greenhouse environment. 9 lessons 100 hours Statement of Attainment Enquire Now Enrol Now	9 lessons	100 hours	Statement of Attainment
HOME PROPAGATION (BEGINNER'S) AHT106 Learn to propagate plants at own - grow your own, save lots of money, get a great deal of satisfaction and maybe even start a small business if you are so inclined. 10 lessons 100 hours Statement of Attainment Enquire Now Enrol Now	10 lessons	100 hours	Statement of Attainment
HORTICULTURAL MARKETING BHT304 Understand the essentials of marketing a horticultural business. Learn strategies you can implement to increase sales in your garden, nursery, farm, wholesale plant or other business. 7 lessons 100 hours Statement of Attainment Enquire Now Enrol Now	7 lessons	100 hours	Statement of Attainment
HORTICULTURAL RESEARCH I BHT118 Learn to conduct research, analyze data, and more. Develop the skills and knowledge for planning, conducting and reporting on research in social, technological and environmental issues that impact on horticulture. 7 lessons 100 hours Statement of Attainment Enquire Now Enrol Now	7 lessons	100 hours	Statement of Attainment
HORTICULTURAL RESEARCH II BHT241 Learn to decide what and how to research to improve horticultural productivity. Determine research issues, priorities, then plan and implement projects. Online CPD course. 7 lessons 100 hours Statement of Attainment Enquire Now Enrol Now	7 lessons	100 hours	Statement of Attainment
HORTICULTURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT BHT203 Study horticultural management online. Improve your management skills in a horticultural business, farm, parks, gardens or other natural resources. 10 lessons 100 hours Statement of Attainment Enquire Now Enrol Now	10 lessons	100 hours	Statement of Attainment
HORTICULTURE I BHT101 A comprehensive horticulture foundation course. Gain technical skills in plant identification, soils, nutrition, pest and weed control, landscaping and propagation. 13 lessons 100 hours Statement of Attainment Enquire Now Enrol Now	13 lessons	100 hours	Statement of Attainment
HORTICULTURE III (PLANT HEALTH) BHT116 Study plant health and how to identify and control pest and diseases in plants. Understand the effects of extreme environments and how to manage the health of plants. Study Online 10 lessons 100 hours Statement of Attainment Enquire Now Enrol Now	10 lessons	100 hours	Statement of Attainment
IRRIGATION - GARDENS BHT210 Garden irrigation course. Learn about irrigation systems for essential watering for gardens. Understand more about pumps and filters and get the system right for the garden. 10 lessons 100 hours Statement of Attainment Enquire Now Enrol Now	10 lessons	100 hours	Statement of Attainment
IRRIGATION MANAGEMENT (HORTICULTURE) BHT305 Irrigation System Management and Design course. Study irrigation systems, understand how to design a large scale water management system for gardens, crops or turf. 8 lessons 100 hours Statement of Attainment Enquire Now Enrol Now	8 lessons	100 hours	Statement of Attainment
MANAGING NOTABLE GARDENS AND LANDSCAPES BHT340 Online Course - Learn sustainable management of historic gardens and parks . Covers conservation plans, sourcing funding & staff, renewal of planting, hard landscape repair, and more. 9 lessons 100 hours Statement of Attainment Enquire Now Enrol Now	9 lessons	100 hours	Statement of Attainment
NATURE PARK MANAGEMENT I BEN120 Distance learning course - learn skills for work as a ranger, property manager or gardener in a wilderness park, reserve, wildlife park or natural area. Study plant maintenance, park management and more! 12 lessons 100 hours Statement of Attainment Enquire Now Enrol Now	12 lessons	100 hours	Statement of Attainment
NATURE PARK MANAGEMENT II BEN207 Building on your park management skills with this course, learn about designing, creating and managing nature trails, picnic grounds, animal enclosures and public amenities. 10 lessons 100 hours Statement of Attainment Enquire Now Enrol Now	10 lessons	100 hours	Statement of Attainment
NURSERY GROWERS COURSE VHT101 Learn how to start in the Nursery business with the ACS Home Study Nursery Growers Course. ACS Distance Education were established in 1979, and have helped and educated many students worldwide in the years since. Today we offer a range of over 700 courses to study online. Learn with us, learn from our experience. 6 lessons 100 hours Statement of Attainment Enquire Now Enrol Now	6 lessons	100 hours	Statement of Attainment
NURSERY HANDS COURSE VHT102 Develop skills and knowledge to work in a production nursery with ACS Distance Education. Learn about plant identification,nuersery structures, marketing, and much more. ACS were established in 1979 and today offer over 700 courses to study online or by eLearning. Talk to us. Learn from our experience. 11 lessons 100 hours Statement of Attainment Enquire Now Enrol Now	11 lessons	100 hours	Statement of Attainment
NURSERY SALES ASSISTANT VHT103 Learn to identify, care for and sell plants in a garden centre - develop product knowledge and sales skills and improve your job prospects. Train your staff, and develop your own businesses profitability. 5 lessons 100 hours Statement of Attainment Enquire Now Enrol Now	5 lessons	100 hours	Statement of Attainment
OPERATIONAL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT I (HORTICULTURE) BHT326 Online Operations Manager Training - Operational Business Management for Horticulture -Study the economics, planning and marketing of the horticultural operation. 9 lessons 100 hours Statement of Attainment Enquire Now Enrol Now	9 lessons	100 hours	Statement of Attainment
OPERATIONAL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT II (HORTICULTURE) BHT327 Online Operational Management Course -Learn to interpret & analyse complex horticultural management issues in legal, contractual and personnel management areas of business. 7 lessons 100 hours Statement of Attainment Enquire Now Enrol Now	7 lessons	100 hours	Statement of Attainment
ORGANIC PLANT CULTURE BHT302 Learn about organic plant growing. Study chemical-free more natural gardening, explore permaculture, biodynamics, no dig gardening, integrated pest control and more. 10 lessons 100 hours Statement of Attainment Enquire Now Enrol Now	10 lessons	100 hours	Statement of Attainment
PLANT BREEDING BHT236 Learn about developing new plant cultivars, understand genetics, cross pollination, mono and dihybrid cultivars, practical breeding techniques, biotechnology and much more. Study online - enrol today. 7 lessons 100 hours Statement of Attainment Enquire Now Enrol Now	7 lessons	100 hours	Statement of Attainment
PLANT KNOWLEDGE (HORTICULTURE II) BHT102 Learn plant identification by understanding the system behind their names. Learn the difference between plant appearances and how to identify and care for different plants. 10 lessons 100 hours Statement of Attainment Enquire Now Enrol Now	10 lessons	100 hours	Statement of Attainment
PLANT PATHOLOGY BHT206 Course in Phytopathology (plant pathology) - understand what is happening a cellar level in the plants. Learn about plant diseases - the biology, the plants that are affected, and how disease can be controlled. 8 lessons 100 hours Statement of Attainment Enquire Now Enrol Now	8 lessons	100 hours	Statement of Attainment
PLANT PROTECTION BHT207 A course that will help you understand weed and insect life cycles in order to protect your plants from them. Plant protection will help you know your options to stop insects and weeds invading a garden. 10 lessons 100 hours Statement of Attainment Enquire Now Enrol Now	10 lessons	100 hours	Statement of Attainment
PLANT TAXONOMY BHT344 Learn plant taxonomy online. In depth 100 hour course provides a foundation for botany, plant science and horticulture. Developed by an international team of plant scientists, horticulturists and botanists. 10 lessons 100 hours Statement of Attainment Enquire Now Enrol Now	10 lessons	100 hours	Statement of Attainment
PRACTICAL HORTICULTURE 1 BHT238 Learn to identify weeds, pest and disease, soil and other horticultural problems; to understand and assess risks in a garden then maintain plants and manage gardens better. 10 lessons 100 hours Statement of Attainment Enquire Now Enrol Now	10 lessons	100 hours	Statement of Attainment
PRACTICAL HORTICULTURE 2 BHT323 An advanced course in practical horticulture - learn even more practical techniques for gardening and horticultural practices -self paced, 100 hour distance learning course. 11 lessons 100 hours Statement of Attainment Enquire Now Enrol Now	11 lessons	100 hours	Statement of Attainment
PRODUCTION/WHOLESALE NURSERY MANAGEMENT BHT212 Learn online to work in or manage a production plant nursery. Gain a solid level of knowledge in the management and marketing of production nurseries. 8 lessons 100 hours Statement of Attainment Enquire Now Enrol Now	8 lessons	100 hours	Statement of Attainment
PROFICIENCY AWARD IN HORTICULTURE BHT007 Professional development course for anyone working in gardening or horticulture. Expand your knowledge and practical skills. Ideal for CPD. 5 modules 500 hours Proficiency Award Enquire Now Enrol Now	5 modules	500 hours	Proficiency Award
PROFICIENCY AWARD IN ARBORICULTURE VHT051 Study the cultivation and management of trees with the Proficiency Award In Arboriculture Professional development course to understand trees - identification and care. 5 modules 500 hours Proficiency Award Enquire Now Enrol Now	5 modules	500 hours	Proficiency Award
PROFICIENCY AWARD IN GARDEN HISTORY AND NOTABLE GARDENS VHT063 Proficiency Award In Garden History And Notable Gardens. Study garden history and notable gardens. An essential course for anyone wanting to work in maintaining garden history and notable gardens. 5 modules 500 hours Proficiency Award Enquire Now Enrol Now	5 modules	500 hours	Proficiency Award
PROFICIENCY AWARD IN NATURE PARK MANAGEMENT BEN215 Learn about the management of natural resources. Study the ecology, soil and plant management in nature parks, along the control and management of wildlife and much more. 5 modules 500 hours Proficiency Award Enquire Now Enrol Now	5 modules	500 hours	Proficiency Award
PROFICIENCY AWARD IN ORNAMENTAL GARDENING VHT064 Ornamental gardening online CPD course. Covers plant identification, selection and designing plantings. 5 modules 500 hours Proficiency Award Enquire Now Enrol Now	5 modules	500 hours	Proficiency Award
PROFICIENCY AWARD IN SPORTS TURF AND IRRIGATION VHT247 Learn to grow and care for a quality green or sports turf. Professional online training course for gardeners, green keepers and turf industry professionals. 5 modules 500 hours Proficiency Award Enquire Now Enrol Now	5 modules	500 hours	Proficiency Award
PROFICIENCY AWARD IN TURF CARE AND MANAGEMENT VHT043 Learn about the different types of turf - how to select and maintain them - with this 500 hour course. 5 modules 500 hours Proficiency Award Enquire Now Enrol Now	5 modules	500 hours	Proficiency Award
PROPAGATION I - BHT108 Learn about different types of plants and methods of propagate them. 10 lessons 100 hours Statement of Attainment Enquire Now Enrol Now	10 lessons	100 hours	Statement of Attainment
PROTECTED PLANT PRODUCTION - BHT223 Learn to grow plants in greenhouses, shade houses, or with other protected structures. Understand cladding materials, methods of environmental control, and applications for different crops from nursery plants to vegetables. 10 lessons 100 hours Statement of Attainment Enquire Now Enrol Now	10 lessons	100 hours	Statement of Attainment
SEED PROPAGATION BHT237 Learn to propagate all types of plants from seed; the science and practice of growing trees, shrubs, perennials, annuals vegetables and more in a production nursery. 9 lessons 100 hours Statement of Attainment Enquire Now Enrol Now	9 lessons	100 hours	Statement of Attainment
SOIL MANAGEMENT - HORTICULTURE BHT105 Course to manage soils in horticulture -in gardens, parks, nurseries, orchards, farms and more. When soil health is improved, your plants will be healthier and grow far better. 8 lessons 100 hours Advanced Diploma Enquire Now Enrol Now	8 lessons	100 hours	Advanced Diploma
SPORTS TURF MANAGEMENT BHT202 Sports Turf Management course - professional training. Learn to establish, repair and maintain sports turf surfaces including golf courses, playing fields, bowling greens, and more. Become a greenkeeper. 10 lessons 100 hours Statement of Attainment Enquire Now Enrol Now	10 lessons	100 hours	Statement of Attainment
TISSUE CULTURE BHT306 Online horticulture courses or correspondence course, to learn growing plants, gardening, garden ideas and management, to work in the gardening industry. Study online - enrol today! 9 lessons 100 hours Statement of Attainment Enquire Now Enrol Now	9 lessons	100 hours	Statement of Attainment
TREES FOR REHABILITATION (REAFFORESTATION) BHT205 Reafforestation course, study environmental systems and landscape rehabilitation. Learn to improve degraded land by tree planting. Gain skills in propagation and plant establishment. 10 lessons 100 hours Statement of Attainment Enquire Now Enrol Now	10 lessons	100 hours	Statement of Attainment
TURF CARE BHT104 Study lawn species, and how to establish, maintain and repair lawns - improve your skills as a gardener, build a foundation for a career in the turf industry. 11 lessons 100 hours Statement of Attainment Enquire Now Enrol Now	11 lessons	100 hours	Statement of Attainment
TURF GRASSES BHT342 Learn about grasses to make better choices about what cultivars to use and how to treat them in a lawn or turf. 10 lessons 100 hours Statement of Attainment Enquire Now Enrol Now	10 lessons	100 hours	Statement of Attainment
TURF REPAIR AND RENOVATION BHT303 Learn to renovate lawns and repair damaged turf and lawns. Enhance your greenkeeping skills by learning to overcome problems from soil compaction to disease. 10 lessons 100 hours Statement of Attainment Enquire Now Enrol Now	10 lessons	100 hours	Statement of Attainment
WEED CONTROL BHT209 Identify and manage and control weeds. Understand the options available chemical and non-chemical to control weeds and unwanted plants. Great for horticulture professional development. 7 lessons 100 hours Statement of Attainment Enquire Now Enrol Now	7 lessons	100 hours	Statement of Attainment

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