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Advanced Certificate In Horticulture

Course CodeVHT004
Fee CodeAC
Duration (approx)900 hours
QualificationAdvanced Certificate
Distance Education Horticulture Course
  • Learn to identify and grow a wide range of different plants
  • Study the science that underpins all knowledge of horticulture
  • Enrol anytime, study from anywhere, learn at your own pace
  • Interact one on one with highly qualified and experienced tutors
  • Access tutors whenever you need them -Our faculty of 10 horticulturists are accessible 5 days a week, 50 weeks of the year by phone or email)



PLEASE NOTE: The RHS is in the process of changing the qualifications which it offers. This is one of several qualifications that is being replaced by a series of shorter government accredited certificates. These new qualifications are also available through this school. Enrolments are still being accepted into this course, however you will now receive your qualification through ACS Distance Education rather than the RHS. Examinations will now be held through this school, and the qualification awarded will change to one awarded by ACS Distance Education.

 
 
 
COURSE CONTENT

This course consists of 5 core modules and 3 electives.  These are listed below.

Core Modules

Propagation I

Soil Management

Botany I

Horticulture III

Practical Horticulture I

Electives

Crops I or

Protected Plant Production

 

Planning Layout and Construction of Ornamental Gardens or

Restoring Established Ornamental Gardens


Turf Care or

Plant Selection and Establishment or

Wholesale Nursery Management

WHY CHOOSE US?

• Reputation: well-known and respected in horticulture
• Industry focus: courses designed to suit industry needs and expectations
• Different focus: develop problem solving skills that make you stand out from others
• Hands on: develop practical as well as theoretical skills
• Lots of help: dedicated and knowledgeable tutors (Faculty of internationally renowned horticulturists)
• Efficient: prompt responses to your questions
• Reliable: established in 1979, independent school with a solid history
• Up to date: courses under constant review
• Resources:  huge wealth of constantly developing intellectual property
• Value: courses compare very favourably on a cost per study hour basis
• Student amenities: online student room, bookshop, ebooks, acs garden online resources.


 

 

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