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PROFICIENCY AWARD IN HERBS VHT058

Duration (approx) 500 hours
Qualification

Learn about herbs, how they are used and how to produce them.

The Proficiency Award in Herbs is for those who want to become an expert in herbs.

  • Increase your knowledge - for your customers or to improve your own career prospects.
  • Elective modules enable you to specialise in an area of your choice.
  • The course includes essential elements such as soils, nutrition, how to cope with pests and diseases, cultivation and propagation.

 

Modules

Core ModulesThese modules provide foundation knowledge for the PROFICIENCY AWARD IN HERBS VHT058
 HERB CULTURE BHT114
 SCENTED PLANTS BHT229
 WORKSHOP I BGN103
 WORKSHOP II BGN203
Elective ModulesIn addition to the core modules, students study any 1 of the following 5 modules.
 AROMATHERAPY VHT104
 CROPS I (OUTDOOR PLANT PRODUCTION) BHT112
 CULINARY HERBS VHT242
 GROWING LAVENDER BHT228
 MEDICINAL HERBS BHT227

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Become an Expert in Herb Production


Herbs are popular for their culinary and medicinal purposes, but also for their beauty and scent in the garden.

  • Learn more about herbs to advise customers in their herb choice.
  • Become a herb expert.
  • Set up your own herb production or selling business – there are so many opportunities for this today – both online and face to face.
  • Improve your job prospects within your current industry.

Course Duration: 500 hours of self paced study.  Start at any time; study when and where you want.

  

 

HOW THE COURSE WORKS
You can start the course at any time.

It is studied by distance learning, so you can study in the comfort of your own home. But this doesn't mean you are all alone in your studies.  Our highly qualified and friendly tutors are there to help you every step of the way.  If you have any questions at all, they are always happy to help.

To complete the course -
There is an assignment at the end of each lesson. So if there are ten lessons in a course, there will be ten assignments.

At the end of each module, there is also an examination which you can take at a time and location to suit you.

To pass the course you are required to pass all assignments and exams.

Each of the modules mentioned can also be studied as a standalone course if you prefer.

Why Study This Course?
If you would like to learn more about herbs and become an expert in herbs, then this course is the one for you.

  • It will enable you to increase our knowledge of herbs.
  • You can specialise in herbs that suit you.
  • Be an expert for your customers.
  • Increase your own job and career prospects or even set up your own business in herb production and selling.


The course is studied by distance learning and you can start at any time to suit you. So why not get started? Why Delay? Enrol Today!

Any Questions?

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Meet some of our academics

John Mason (Horticulturist)Horticulturist, Nurseryman, Landscaper, Garden Writer, Parks Manager and Consultant. Over 45 years experience; working in Australia and the UK. He is one of the most widely published garden writers in the world; author of more than 100 books and editor for 4 different gardening magazines. John has been recognised by his peers being made a fellow of the Institute of Horticulture in the UK, as well as by the Australian Institute of Horticulture.
Maggi BrownMaggi is regarded as an expert in organic growing throughout the UK, having worked for two decades as Education Officer at the world renowned Henry Doubleday Research Association. She has been active in education, environmental management and horticulture across the UK for more than three decades. Some of Maggi's qualifications include RHS Cert. Hort. Cert. Ed. Member RHS Life Member Garden Organic (HDRA) .
Diana Cole (Horticulturist)Horticulturist, Permaculturist, Landscaper, Environmentalist. Holds a Diploma in Horticulture, degree in geography, permaculture certificate and various other qualifications. Between 1985 and 94, Diana was a task leader with the British Trust for Conservation Volunteers. Since 2001 she has been chairperson of the Friends of Mellor Park (with Stockport MDC). From 2005 she has worked exclusively in horticulture as proprietor of her own garden design and consultancy business in and around Derbyshire; and at the same time as part time manager of a small garden centre. Diana has been an enthusiastic and very knowledgeable tutor with ACS since 2008.


Check out our eBooks

Growing & Knowing Flowering BulbsContaining 187 pages of great facts on growing bulbs and stunning colour pictures, the Growing and Knowing Flowering Bulbs ebook is an essential read for students, professional horticulturalists, hobby gardeners and anyone who is interested in knowing more about flowering bulbs.
Getting Work in HorticultureExplore what it is like to work in horticulture; how diverse this industry is, how to get a start, and how to build a sustainable, long term and diverse career that keeps your options broad, so you can move from sector to sector as demand and fashion changes across your working life.
Commercial HydroponicsThe Commercial Hydroponics ebook is ideal for students, professional horticulturalists and those who want to build a strong foundation knowledge in hydroponics. The commercial hydroponics ebook explains how to set up a commercial hydroponics system, including growing techniques and equipment that you will need. The topics covered in this book include an introduction to hydroponics, site considerations, alternatives, plant nutrition, nutrient film technique culture, rockwool culture, aggregate culture, other techniques, hydroponics equipment, greenhouse operation, plant culture in hydroponics, Vegetable crops, berry and other fruit crops, flower crops, other crops, managing a commercial hydroponic farm and a troubleshooting guide.
Fruit, Vegetables and HerbsThe Fruit, Vegetables and Herbs ebook is ideal for students, professionals and home gardening enthusiasts alike. Fruit, Vegetable and Herbs provides an overview in techniques to produce food in the garden. Topics covered within this course include 1/ Food from the garden, 2/ Deciding what to grow, 3/ Successful growing, 4/ Fruits, 4-1/ Deciduous fruit trees, 4-2/ Citrus fruits, 4-3/ Tropical fruits, 4-4/ Berries, 4-5/ Nuts, 4-6/ Vine crops, 4-7/ Using produce, 5/ Vegetables, 6/ Mushrooms, 7/ Special growing techniques