Course Overview
Payment Plan
This course can be paid off through an interest-free payment plan of between $25 – $35 per week. Alternatively, this course qualifies for a discount for upfront payment.
Course duration
This course comprises of 2 subjects and is made up of 19 core units of study. The amount of study time required to complete this course is approximately 200 hours of study.
TUTOR SUPPORT
Just because you are studying online, doesn’t mean you are studying alone. Feel totally supported with access to full tutor support over the phone and via email 5 days a week.
Accreditation
This certificate is accredited through the International Approval & Registration Centre (IARC). A non-profit, global organisation to help you gain employment.
24/7 access
Access to your course online 24/7, allowing you to study when it suits your schedule. When you are ready to learn, the learning management system is ready to teach.
Are you a passionate gardener? Do you love being outdoors and covered in dirt? Then this is the course for you! This wonderful Horticulture course delivered online is for all the budding horticulturists out there. If you love gardening and find plants fascinating, then look no further.
This course comprises of two subjects, which are Horticulture I and Horticulture and Plant Data. These two subjects will run you through the foundations of horticulture, plant science, soils, weeds, pest control as well as teaching you to identify plants such as shrubs, trees, plants and how to grow the different species!
Being one of the more comprehensive and specific Horticulture courses online, this course has been specifically designed from the ground up by industry professionals to put you in good stead to develop a strong foundation of the industry and elevate your expertise above others looking for entry-level employment in this highly competitive industry.
This horticulture course is perfect for those individuals who are looking for employment in already established businesses, hobbyist gardeners or even those just looking to brush up on their skills and become a master green thumb!
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Student testimonials
100% would recommend
100% would recommend if you work full time and find it hard to find time to study. Study at your own pace with amazing tutoring staff, extremely helpful and an awesome attitude!
Enrolling with Learning Online
Enrolling with Learning Online, was a fantastic experience for me. The Customer Service is second to none, right from the introductory phone calls (thanks Hayley!) through to the finance department, who made it super easy and affordable. (in weekly instalments!)
The course material is excellent, and you are shown exactly how to navigate the course with ease. (thanks Ella)
I am super excited to be studying with learning online, and I would highly recommend it to anyone who is wanting a hassle-free study experience.
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Easy to understand and great support
I have been conducting a 12 week course, the information provided has been easy to understand and extremely informative. If at any point i have run into difficulties, my tutor has been there to give assistance and advise me the best way to progress forward.
I love doing courses through learning…
I love doing courses through learning online and I really have being loving the courses I have been doing
Online learning – Horticulture course
I have enjoyed learning the content and trialling different aspects of the course. The practical activities support the content really well. Great feedback and online support/ resources make it an enjoyable course to undertake.
My course consultant Caroline has been…
My course consultant Caroline has been patient, passionate and helpful to me. She tolerated me despite my poor English over the phone many times ?, answered and explained my every question with great skill, kindness and solicitude which made many things clear to me. I firmly believe that I will enjoy and learn a lot at My Learning Online in the future where a professional and expert consultant exists like her. Thank you again Caroline. Ruhullah Mohibi Horticulture
I have really enjoyed my learning online course.
I have really enjoyed my learning online course! The course materials have taught me a lot and they are easy to follow. The tutors have been really encouraging. I have enjoyed my study experience so far and would recommend everyone to follow their passion and start studying learning online.
Course Outline
Subject 1 – Horticulture 1
- Unit 1 – Technical Classifications and Identification of Plants
- Unit 2 – Plant Types – Selection Criteria
- Unit 3 – Creating Plant Landscapes
- Unit 4 – Water Management
- Unit 5 – Soils
- Unit 6 – Pests and Diseases
- Unit 7 – Growing, Managing and Maintaining Plants and Gardens
- Unit 8 – Plant Uses and Plant Conservation
- Unit 9 – Impacts on the Natural Plant Environment Today
Subject 2 – Horticulture and Plant Data
- Unit 1 – Historical Developments
- Unit 2 – Systematic Development of Plants
- Unit 3 – Plant Types (1)
- Unit 4 – Plant Types (2)
- Unit 5 – Selecting Plants
- Unit 6 – Plant Care and Safety
- Unit 7 – Planting Processes and Procedures
- Unit 8 – Plant Environments
- Unit 9 – Plant Protection
- Unit 10 – Planting Benefits
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