Weed Control

Learn to identify and effectively control weeds. You learn about both chemical and non-chemical control methods (e.g. mulching, burning, slashing), the use of spray equipment, and safety procedures which should be followed. The course provides valuable learning for land   Read More

Propagation I

Develop your broad skills in plant propagation.   Plants are propagated both sexually (from two parents eg. seed & spore) and asexually (from two parents eg. cuttings, grafting, layers, division). This course deals with the principles of propagation, and all of these   Read More

Arboriculture I

This course develops your skills and understanding in diagnosis and treatment of tree disorders, whether pests, diseases, nutritional or water problems, or something else. You learn about the standard tree surgery practices, to prune and train both young and established   Read More

Amenity Horticulture II

Amenity horticulture is the fastest-growing area of horticulture, with excellent opportunities for employment or self-employment in different aspects of horticulture. Plan, design and manage land sites that are used for recreation, pleasure, visual enhancement, or environmental improvement rather than for   Read More

Certificate In Horticulture

If you want a career in horticulture, this is one of the best starting points. This Certificate was developed with a great deal of industry input throughout the 1990's then revised by staff in Australia and the UK in 2004   Read More

Horticulture III (Plant Health)

Learn with this practical course to identify and control pest and diseases in plants, to maintain high standards of plant health, in your business or at home. Develop with this course a deep understanding of plant health, the systematic identification of health problems   Read More

Irrigation Management

The following topic areas are covered: ·Ways to optimise water efficiency ·Scheduling irrigation for nurseries, gardens, turf and horticultural crops. ·Drainage system design ·Operating irrigation controllers ·Managing system maintenance   Read More

Home Propagation (Beginner’s)

This subject aims to develop a basic understanding of the principles of plant propagation, an overview of propagation techniques and equipment and a general knowledge of the methods of propagation of the more commonly cultivated plants.   Read More

Irrigation (Gardens)

LEARN HOW TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN AN IRRIGATION SYSTEM EASILY A ten lesson course that covers the design, installation, maintenance, operation and evaluation of simple irrigation systems. This course is similar to BHT304 and BAG213, but focuses on irrigation   Read More

Nursery Sales Assistant

BECOME THE 'NURSERY GURU'! Learn about plant identification, plant care and how to really sell plants to customers! This wide-ranging course will teach you all the sales secrets you need to know, plus give you the knowledge to advise   Read More

Rhs Advanced Certificate In Horticulture

The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) is known and respected worldwide, and their qualifications are considered the most internationally credible qualifications in horticulture. This course run by the Australian Correspondence Schools (Regent College) will prepare you to sit the RHS Advanced   Read More

Soil Management (Horticulture)

Good soil conditions are critical to the healthy growth of most plants. Over eight lessons this course will develop an understanding of physical & chemical properties of soils, the ability to carry out simple tests and determine soil characteristics, and   Read More

Horticultural Resource Management

Resource management for successful horticulture businesses.  Planning for efficient and economical management in horticulture includes such things as work procedures and programming, budgeting and staff supervision. The course is relevant to all areas of horticulture including nurseries, parks, private gardens, market   Read More

Advanced Diploma In Horticulture – Parks & Recreation

This course provides training for people to work in the management and development of recreation and park facilities and services. It is relevant to all types of situations including municipal parks, national parks, tourist parks, resorts, etc. This is a substantial   Read More

Horticulture I

The ideal course for the beginner, this is a basic, yet thoroughly practical course which gives you a sound broad technical grounding in horticultural principles and practices. A section of each lesson involves plant identification. YOU WILL LEARN: ·To   Read More

Horticulture II (Plant Knowledge)

Learn  to identify, care and use of plants in a systematic way. Plant knowledge learnt here is in high demand in the horticulture industry. It is something priozed by employers, but all too often minimized in modern courses due to   Read More

Plant Protection

Learn to identify diseases, insects & weeds; and to select and use appropriate treatments. Control techniques and safety are both covered in detail. A course for technicians, gardeners and horticulturalists that need to know in detail horticultural pest and disease   Read More

Turf Repair And Renovation

A course specifically designed for people working with turf, as in golf courses, specialized gardeners and garden technicians, turf nurseries' personnel, and for every gardener that has extense or delicate turf areas to care for. The   Read More

Turf Care

A comprehensive introduction to the identification, selection, culture and management of turf for commercial, recreational or home use. Taking approximately 100 hours to complete it is suitable as a basic course for people working with turf, such as on a   Read More

Certificate In Horticulture (Grounds Management)

Accredited through International Accreditation & recognition Council A 700 hour course that provides initial training for gardeners, groundsmen and others involved in the care and maintenance of parks, gardens and turf facilities. This course is similar to other VHT002 horticulture   Read More

RHS (Royal Horticultural Society) Diploma In Horticulture

This Diploma is highly regarded worldwide, and is awarded by the world's largest and most prestigeous horticultural organisation upon successful theory and practical examinations (conducted twice yearly). Theory exams may be undertaken across the world, but a one day practical   Read More

Associate Diploma In Turf

DEVELOP A SUCCESFUL CAREER IN THE TURF INDUSTRY This course provides a very sound foundation for a career in the turf industry. Graduates may find employment in such positions as a superintendent, greens manager, sales or marketing representative or technician.  This course   Read More

Advanced Diploma In Horticulture – Ornamental Horticulture

This course provides training for people to work in the care and development of gardens, parks, or other areas of amenity horticulture (eg. Tree management, Turf management, interior plantscaping), at a technician or management level, in positions such as: managers, technical   Read More

Certificate In Horticulture (Turf)

A 600 hour course designed principally for turf workers at golf courses, bowling greens, sports fields, or councils. This course is similar to other VHT002 horticulture certificates in its introductory (core) units, but devotes 50% of the course to topics   Read More

Plant Pathology

A must course for horticulturalist that want to boost their plant health and prevent damage by pests and diseases. This course develops your understanding of all types of plant diseases (fungal, viral, bacterial, non-infectious); their life cycles, and ways they   Read More

Operational Business Management II

Develop a capacity to apply legal, contractual and staff management considerations to demonstrate informed interpretation and analysis, critical thought processes and an understanding of complex issues in relation to the management of a range of different sectors of the horticulture   Read More

Trees For Rehabilitation

This course develops an understanding of environmental systems and the rehabilitation of degraded landscapes. You learn about seed collection, storage and germination, propagation, plant selection, establishment techniques, controlling pest & disease after planting.   Read More

Operational Business Management I

A study focussing on managing Economics, Planning and Marketing of operations in horticulture. Your ability to manage a business can make a huge difference to your success in horticulture. In this course, you will learn to the business side of   Read More

Advanced Certificate In Applied Management (Arboriculture)

A 900 hour course for managers and supervisors of workers in arboriculture. There are 7 modules plus a 200 hr workplace project in this course. These are the 4 core units common to all streams of this Advanced Certificate, and three   Read More

Garden Maintenance

Maintain a garden in perfect conditions in the most efficient way!. Save time and resources and have the most beautiful garden nonetheless. Over ten lessons, you learn how to effectively maintain a garden while reducing the amount of time, labour   Read More

Certificate In Horticulture (Ornamental Horticulture)

Accredited through International Accreditation & recognition Council A 600 hour course that provides initial training for anyone working, or intending to work in ornamental horticulture. This course is similar to other VHT002 horticulture certificates in its introductory (core) units, but   Read More

Horticultural Research II

This course will further develop your ability to research and present a critical, written and numerical assessment of information related to social, technological, environmental and economic issues that impact on Horticulture today. With more advanced research skills, you will be   Read More

Horticultural Research I

Develop the skills and knowledge needed to plan, conduct and report on research in social, technological and environmental issues that impact on Horticulture today and which are needed for strategic business planning. · This course   Read More

Proficiency Award In Horticulture

A "Specialised Qualification" for people that has the experience and need a theoretical foundation and a qualification. This comprises a set syllabus consisting generally of 30 lessons that relate to a particular specialist theme. A Proficiency Award allows you to   Read More

Arboriculture II

Develops your ability to manage trees beyond Arboriculture I, in order to minimize potential long term tree problems. Learn about better tree selection, strengthening and improving health of existing trees, and techniques used to better remove trees and stumps that must   Read More

Nature Park Management II

This course builds on Nature Park Management I, but can be taken in its own right. It concentrates more on indigenous plants and using them to create natural, balanced ecosystems. Learn to create nature trails, build rockeries and pathways, construct   Read More

Practical Horticulture 2

A course to develop all the practical skills that you learn when working under the supervision of an horticultural expert. The course contains all the tips to develop excellent practical skills in the management of a variety of horticultural situations.   Read More

Organic Plant Culture

An Outstanding and Extensive Foundation Course Globally focussed. Regularly revised by experts from both Australia and the UK. Learn to grow plants naturally. Develop a solid understanding of the principles and procedures underlying the cultivation of plants by natural methods. Work   Read More

Certificate In Horticulture (Plant Protection)

Accredited through International Accreditation & recognition Council A 600 hr certificate that provides initial training in the area of plant protection. This course is similar to other VHT002 horticulture certificates in its introductory (core) units, but devotes 50% of the   Read More

Sports Turf Management

This course assumes a basic knowledge of turf care, either through experience or prior study (eg. Our Turf Care course) From there it develops your ability to manage the maintenance of sports turf. It is relevant to the maintenance of   Read More

Amenity Horticulture 1

As an amenity horticulturist, you will promote and implement strategies that conserve soil, water, air and biodiversity for the benefit of future generations, whether you work in backyard gardens to those or in the management of national parks covering thousands   Read More

Advanced Diploma In Horticultural Management

Learn to be a Horticultural Manager. Horticultural managers find employment wherever plants are being cultivated; from golf courses and parks to home gardens and market gardens. The nature and scope of horticultural management has changed dramatically in recent decades and   Read More

Certificate In Arboriculture

This certificate focuses on the culture and care of trees, providing a sound foundation for any working or hoping to work with tree establishment or maintenance. Unlike many other courses in arboriculture, this course also provides a   Read More

Diploma In Horticultural Science

Develop a strong foundation in both horticulture and science; how to identify lots of different plants, and the botany and chemistry that underpins an understanding of how to grow those plants. Graduates may find employment as   Read More

Associate Diploma In Horticulture

This course provides a broad based foundation to allow you to adapt to and work in different sectors of the industry, as a technician, business owner, consultant, etc. Horticultural staff need to have a strong foundation in both   Read More

Nature Park Management I

 DO YOU WANT TO WORK WITH ANIMALS AND NATURE? Then this course is for you! This course has been specifically designed for people working or wishing to work in nature parks and reserves,   Read More

RHS (Level 2) Certificate In Horticulture

This vocationally-oriented course comprises core studies in general horticulture plus specialised elective studies. The course is designed to lay a foundation for a long-term career in horticulture by developing the ability to identify a large range of plants, knowledge of   Read More

Horticultural Marketing

In any business, including horticulture, success depends upon good marketing of your product. This subject covers the theoretical and practical importance of marketing in the horticultural industry, including topics such as advertizing, promotions, signs, customer relations, pricing strategy, labelling, transport,   Read More

Cutting Propagation

Develop your ability to propagate a wide variety of different plants by cuttings. This is a particularly valued skill in today's nursery industry, and while no course alone is going to make you into an exceptional propagator, this training provides   Read More

Practical Horticulture 1

How do you learn the practical side of horticulture by distance education?  This course is the ANSWER! It really does work, particularly if done online, or on CD, where you can make full use of interactive learning tasks and coloured photography   Read More

Plant Breeding

Plant breeding is a bigger industry than most people realize. In some places, earnings from plant breeding rights can equal or exceed earnings from actually producing plants. Today's nurseryman needs to understand plant breeding and selection; and to this end, this   Read More

Advanced Diploma In Horticulture Nursery)

Take a leap forward into a career in Nursery Management Do you work in a nursery or want to develop a career in one in a managerial position? Then this course is the best for you. This course has been   Read More

Advanced Certificate In Applied Management (Wholesale Nursery)

For people who work, or hope to work, as a supervisor, manager or owner operator of a wholesale or production nursery. It develops an understanding of plant propagation (seed and cuttings), nursery hygiene, plant health, potting mixes and soils, production   Read More

Advanced Certificate In Applied Management (Retail Nursery)

A 900 hour course develops both skills required to manage a retail business, and knowledge in identification, care and handling of plants and other products sold through retail nurseries. The course trains managers or supervisors rather than workers. There are   Read More

Certificate In Horticulture (Propagation)

Accredited through the International Accreditation & recognition Council A 600 hour course designed principally for plant propagators. This course is similar to other VHT002 horticulture certificates in its introductory (core) units, but devotes 50% of the course to topics specifically   Read More

Tissue Culture

Tissue culture involves growing plants from very small sections (sometimes microscopic) in a laboratory. It is a propagation method which is being increasingly used. Tissue culture is not appropriate for many plants, but for others such as orchids, some indoor   Read More

Nursery Hands Course

Learn the skills for day to daywork in a production nursery. There are eleven lessons involving: The Nursery Industry - operational flowcharts, nursery standards, plant variety rights,transport regulations;plant identification, nursery structures, buildings, heating & cooling systems;potting mixes, seed propagation, cutting   Read More

Garden Centre Management

This course has been very successful in training both staff and managers of retail nurseries and garden centres. Originally designed in 1986, in conjunction with the state garden department manager of a major retail chain store; revised many times since   Read More

Wholesale Nursery Management

Managing a production nursery involves more than just propagating and potting up plants. Even the small nursery must be able to not only producer plants, but do it at a pre determined cost, then sustain those plants before and during   Read More

Nursery Growers Course

An introductory course which shows the beginner how to get started in the nursery business.You learn how to propagate plants, decide what to propagate, how to start a small inexpensive operation, and to go about selling what you grow. Part   Read More