Become an Expert in Nursery Plant Growing
Learn all aspects of nursery management from industry experts; the
Professional Award in Horticulture (Nursery) was developed by people
with years of experience in the nursery trade. They understand what
is required of a nursery manager and what employers are looking for.
Do you work in a nursery
or want to develop a career in one in a managerial position? Then this
well rounded and comprehensive course would suit your needs and
ambitions - it has been specifically designed to
provide excellent and applied training for people seeking to work in
nurseries at a technician or management level - in positions such as
nursery managers, technical representatives or consultants.
- Learn all the skills of the trade to successfully grow a broad range of plants or develop new cultivars.
- Use what you learn here to set up your own nursery or market garden, or to stand you in good stead for working in key roles in the nursery industry.
- This course provides all the essential propagation studies plus you can choose some modules to suit your specific goals
and learning needs - lots of practical tasks throughout.
- This course allows you to focus on plants and horticultural skills that most interest you and match your needs.
Learn from experienced horticulturalists. Grow your awareness of industry and opportunities; and develop your networking skills.
“The nursery trade is crying out for well educated managers able to apply their knowledge and skills without constant supervision. This course covers all aspects of nursery management; it is structured to develop students with sound management skills.” - Adriana Fraser Cert.Hort., Cert.Child Care, Adv.Cert.App.Mgt., Cert IV Assessment and Training, Adv.Dip.Hort, ACS Tutor.
Free Student Membership is offered on enrolment to the Australian Institute of Horticulture.
Modules
Note that each module in the Advanced Certificate in Horticulture (Propagation) is a short course in its own right, and may be studied separately.
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES IN THE NURSERY INDUSTRY
Today there is an unprecedented interest in gardening and in the use of plants (for purposes both culinary and ornamental), and a nursery or garden centre can represent a viable small business proposition.
Nurseries today are different to what they once were.
- Retail garden centres can be destinations for social and leisure activities; and places to buy far more than just plants -from homewares and food to pet and craft supplies.
- Production nurseries are also often more than they once were. Some make significant income by selling over the internet. Others breed plants or acquire plant variety rights, and derive as much income from royalties as from selling actual plants.
It is very important for you to realise that there are tremendous variations in the way plants are treated from place to place.
There are a number of very basic decisions which need to be made before commencing a nursery operation. These alternatives should be reconsidered every year' or two through an operation, and perhaps changes made accordingly. These first decisions are discussed in turn below.
WHAT WILL THIS COURSE DO FOR YOU?
You will develop the skills and knowledge required to work in the retail or production nursery industry at management level.
This course is different to many others. It is an 'experiential based' learning program; designed to get you involved with the horticulture industry as you study. The industry is changing faster than ever; and will continue to change; and for ongoing success you need to become 'connected' and remain 'connected', so that you see and adapt to recent changes, and ongoing changes as your career moves forward.
Let us help you toward a successful future in nursery management!
We've always found it is better to communicate with someone before they enrol. If we understand your passions, capabilities and ambitions, we can help you map out a course of action to give you the best chance of achieving your goals.
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