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Practical Horticulture I

Course CodeBHT238
Fee CodeS3
Duration (approx)100 hours
QualificationStatement of Attainment

Learn Practical Skills by Home Study: Distance education IS Practical -more than most people think!

Duration: 100 hours (approximately)

Course Content

There are ten lessons in this module as follows:

  1. Soil Analysis
  2. Seed Propagation (including seed identification)
  3. Vegetative Propagation
  4. Potting up and After Care of young plants
  5. Planting
  6. Maintenance of Established Plants
  7. Practical Plant Identification
  8. Pest and Disease Identification
  9. Weed Identification
  10. Risk Assessment

AVAILABLE ONLINE OR E-LEARNING (CD) ONLY

WHAT YOU WILL DO IN THIS COURSE

Here are some examples of what you may do:

*Test soils to determine characteristics which would be valuable to management of any given soil in a horticultural situation

*Identify sandy loam, silty loam, and clay loam soils by feel; and pH testing by soil indicator; and relate to plant selection

*Identify and sow a range of different types of seeds, in different situations, in a way that will optimise successful propagation.

*Propagate a range of plants using different vegetative propagation techniques

*Pot up and provide after care for a range of propagated seedlings and cuttings.

*Plant a range of (different types) plant material.

*Maintain the desired growth type and habit for a range of plants.

*Identify significant woody plants including: Trees; Shrubs; Groundcover; & Conifers

*Identify a range of significant plant problems including pests, diseases and others.

*Identify a range of non woody and indoor plants of horticultural significance.

*Conduct a risk assessment of a horticultural workplace to determine safe working practices and select appropriate personal safety clothing and equipment

 

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