Advanced Diploma in Horticulture - Nursery

At 2500 hours, this diploma covers the full scope of nursery work, from propagation by seed and cuttings through to production, wholesale nursery and garden centre management, along with irrigation and plant health. You'll also study plant taxonomy and complete an Industry Project. Electives let you add depth in areas such as plant pathology, weed control, tissue culture or specific plant groups like Australian natives. Suitable for those pursuing a career in nursery production or management.

Study for a new career as a consultant, trainer or manager in the nursery industry Work in the nursery industry, as a manager, technical officer, marketing manager, consultant, vocational trainer, supervisor and more. COURSE CONTENT Core modules The following FIVE modules are compulsory: Biochemistry (Plants) E-Commerce Instructional Skills Business Studies Workplace Health and Safety Stream Modules 800 hours of study in compulsory modules (normally 8 x 100 hour modules). Horticultural Management Horticultural Marketing Botany I Propagation I Horticulture I Soil Management Plant Protection plus either Wholesale Nursery Management or Garden Centre Management Elective Modules 600 hours of study in modules (normally 6 X 100 hour modules), selected from the following: Wholesale Nursery Management Garden Centre Management (whichever was not previously chosen) Horticulture II Irrigation Landscaping I Fruit Production Commercial Vegetable Production Hydroponics II Australian Native Plants I Herb Culture Orchid Culture Roses Optional Electives 200 hours of study in modules (normally 2 X 100 hour modules), which can be chosen from any advanced diploma accredited modules, from a wide range of disciplines, excluding Recreation Administration & Management I, II & IV, Agricultural Marketing, Farm Management. * Students are to attain a current Senior First Aid Certificate during the course of study. WORKPLACE ORIENTED RESEARCH Three Research projects must be undertaken to satisfy the 300 hour nominal duration. Well organised study guides have been developed for Research Project I, II & III to work through in order to satisfy this part of the course. Each project will deal with a distinct aspect of workplace activity, and culminate in a written formal report of a length appropriate to the nature of the project. WORKSHOPS Curriculum documents have been developeed as a guide to 150 hours of learning through either face to face workshops or equivalent on the job learning. This documentation can be supplied to students living anywhere in the world so they may work with either an ACS tutor, or a similarly qualified professional in their own workplace, or locality, in order to achgieve tyhis requirement. This part of the course is often left till near the end. INDUSTRY CONFERENCE/SEMINARS/MEETINGS You must attend 100 hours (minimum) of industry seminars within the period of the course. These may include such things as industry conferences, seminars, or professional society meetings. MORE ON THE MODULES Compulsory Core Modules BIOCHEMISTRY - PLANTS There are 9 lessons as follows: Introduction Lipids and Proteins Enzymes Nitrogen and the Nitrogen Cycle Photosynthesis and Respiration Assimilation and Transpiration Acidity and Alkalinity Chemical Analysis Biochemical Applications E-COMMERCE There are 8 lessons in this module as follows: 1. Introduction What is e-commerce Security How to Protect a Business Marketing on the Internet Searching for Data on the Net Contract Law Warranty and Conditions Sellers Liability Consumer Laws Manufacturers Liability International Sales Contract Rules Setting up a Business Setting up an E-Commerce Web Site Bootstrap Sites 2. Success & Failure –What makes the Difference? Introduction. Awareness of Technology. What makes an E-Commerce Site Successful. Dotcom Failures. Site Visibility. 3. Promotional Strategies – are different on the internet Internet Code of Conduct. Analysing the market. Selecting Target Markets. Developing the marketing mix. Managing the marketing effort. The Launch. Promoting an E-Commerce Site. Marketing Strategies and Plan. 4. Optimizing Web Site Potential Monitoring Visitors. Ground Rules Keep Changing. Meta Tags. Evaluation/Review Services. Paid Services. Search Engine Optimisation. Main Page Content. Searchable words. Use of important Key Words Page Titles. Links. Frequency of changes. Good URL Structure. Navigation. Capture of Visitors. Download Speed. Graphics. Targeting. Site Maps. 5. Increasing Web Site Exposure Marketing Plan. Marketing Mix. Advertising. Personal Selling. Direct Marketing. Collateral Promotion. Channels of Distribution. Google Adwords. Search Marketing. Affiliate Marketing. Free Content. Web Banners. Social Media Optimisation. Digital Marketing. Creative Buzz. Community. Guerilla Marketing. 6. Automating Supply of Goods, Services and Cash flow Payment. Ways to Supply Goods or Services. Drop Shipping. Outsourcing. Payment Gateways. SSL. Getting a Merchant Account for Credit Cards. 7. Managing Constant Change Resource Planning. Constant Review & Development Strategy. Outsourcing. Understanding Technology. Bandwidth. Information Currency vs. Cash Currency. Keeping a Web Site Current. Web Analytics. Change Management and Corporate Structure. 8. Dealing with E-Commerce Problems Learning from Others Mistakes. Determining Where it Went Wrong. Legal Issues (eg. Privacy, Consumer Protection, Copyright, Patents). Managing Risk. Charge back. Computer and Office Security. Insurance. INSTRUCTIONAL SKILLS There are 11 lessons with a written assignment to be submitted at the end of each lesson as follows: 1. Introduction to Training – Communication 2. Understanding Learning 3. Determining Training Requirements in The Workplace 4. Commencing Training 5. Developing a Lesson Plan 6. Assessment and Evaluation of Training Programs 7. Training Aids 8. One-To-One Training 9. Motivation Skills and Techniques 10. Promoting Training 11. Assessor Training BUSINESS STUDIES There are 8 lessons : Establishment Procedures – aims to teach the student how to select appropriate procedures for the establishment of a small business. Management Procedures – teaches the student how to select appropriate procedures for the management of a small business. Communication in Business – how to develop procedures for communicating with suppliers and customers of a small business. Problem Solving – how to develop procedures for addressing problems in a small business. Staff Management – looks at how to plan the management of staff in a small business. Productivity – learn how to develop strategies for managing production in a small business or department within a larger organisation. Financial Management – how to carry out different financial management tasks used in small business or department within a larger organisation. Marketing Techniques – Evaluation of marketing techniques used in business. WORKPLACE HEALTH & SAFETY There are 10 lessons in this course: Introduction Nature and Scope of Workplace Health and Safety. Work Related Fatalities. Duty of Care: employer, employee, other person, manufacturer. Significance of Illness. Protective Equipment; personal protection, machinery, equipment, signs and information. Further Information and Resources. Legislation Legislation across different countries: Australia, UK, Canada, USA, NZ etc. Examples: Worksafe Australia, Health & Safety Commision UK, Occupational Health & Safety Commission USA, etc. International Commission on Occupational Health. Protective Equipment Introduction. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Selecting and Maintaining PPE. Hand Protection. Eye Protection. Hearing Protection. Respiratory Protection. Body Protection. Knee Protection. Foot and Leg Protection. Sunscreen. Head Protection. Machine and Equipment Guards. Flooring. Protective and Temporary Barriers. Temporary Signs. Protecting Hearing. Handling Chemicals Storage and Disposal. Transporting Chemicals. Protecting the Environment. Protective Clothing. Safe Use and Mixing Chemicals. Toxicity of Pesticides. Safe Application of Pesticides. Hazardous Substances. Personal Protective Equipment Plan. Handling Equipment General Safety Rules. Manual Handling. Employer Responsibilities. Employee Responsibilities. Safety with Different Types of Equipment. Handling Tools and Equipment Safely. Machinery Safety. Machine Hazards. Machine Guards. Welding Equipment, Compressors, Conveyor Belts. Horticultural Equipment; Mulchers, brush cutters, mowers, chainsaws. Tool Maintenance. Safety with Electricity. Handling Objects How to Lift. Strategies for Manual Handling. Skin Penetrating Injuries. Risk Categories. Preventative Measures. Treating Wounds: First Aid. Case Studies of Manual Handling Injuries. Using Computer Work Stations Using VDU's. Eyesight. Repetitive Strain Injuries. Carpel Tunnel. Headaches. Radiation. Creating a Healthy Work Station. Rest Breaks, Stretching, Posture. Working Alone Duty of Care, Responsibilities. Common Tasks Undertaken by a Lone Worker. Mobile Workers. Risk Assessment. Risk Management. Standards and Rules Introduction. Identifying Risks. Hazard and Risk Management. Workplace Policy. Risk Assessment Safety Audits. Identifying Risks. Audit Forms. Safety Audit. Safety Outdoors; fire, bites, potential accidents, cuts, strains, poisoning, allergies, etc. First Aid; Shock, Fainting, Fractures, Strains, Sprains, Heat Exhaustion, etc. Skin Cancer. First Aid Supplies. Signs and Signals Introduction to standard signs and signals. Conventions in different countries; UK, Australia. Compulsory Stream Modules PRODUCTION/WHOLESALE NURSERY MANAGEMENT This subject involves 8 lessons as follows: 1. Nursery Site Organisation Selecting the site (eg. Buying an established nursery or establishing a new site). Determining facilities needed. Site planning. Estimating space requirements. 2. Management Public and Commercial nurseries. Management Options; Partnerships, companies, sole proprietorships. Developing a management structure. Labour relations and seasonal staff. Work programs and production timing. 3. Nutrition and Pest Management Field crops. Container plants. Principles of fertiliser use. Plant nutrition. 4. Growing Media Soils and soil-free mixes. Rockwool. Sterilisation techniques. 5. Irrigation Management for Production Nurseries Methods and equipment. Estimation of water requirements. Use of liquid fertilisers through irrigation. 6. Modifying Plant Growth Growth modification techniques. Flower forcing. Quality control. 7. Nursery Marketing Strategies Exploiting existing markets. Developing new markets. Advertising. Product presentation. Pricing. Plant recycling. 8. Selection of Nursery Crops Developing a stock list. Operational flow charts. Market surveys. HORTICULTURAL MARKETING There are 7 lessons in this course, as follows: Introduction to Horticultural Marketing Horticultural Marketing Processes Horticultural Marketing Methods Customer Service Horticultural Marketing Research Developing An Advertising Program Developing An Horticultural Marketing Strategy BOTANY I - PLANT PHYSIOLOGY AND TAXONOMY The course is divided into 10 lessons as follows: Taxonomic Classification of Plants - History of taxonomy, Binomial system, Levels of classification, Families, Principle of priority, Name changes, Hybrids, Varieties, Cultivars, Abbreviations, Botanical keys, Key to Phyla, etc. Cells and Tissues - Types of Plant Cells, Plant Tissue, Primary and Secondary Growth. Specific Vegetative Parts of a Plant - Stem Formation, Leaf Structure and Leaf Arrangement, Root Structure. Flowers and Fruit - The Flower, Inflorescence (panicle, umbel, composite head), fruits (simple, aggregate, multiple), Reproductive Growth and Development. Seed and the Developing Embryo - Seed Structure, Food Storage Organs, Seed Coats, Embryo, Seed Germination, Requirements, Stimulants, Inhibitors. Photosynthesis and Growing Plants - Photosynthetic Apparatus, Process, Gas Exchange, Light transformation to Energy. Respiration - Stages of Respiration, the Krebs Cycle, Electron Transport Chain, Rate of Respiration, Control of ATP Production in Respiration. The Role of Water - Osmosis, Water Movement from Soil to Root, The Transpiration Stream. Movement of Water and Assimilates through a Plant - Mechanisms of Nutrient Uptake, Absorption and Transport of Mineral Nutrients, Translocation of Sugars, Adaptations for Water Storage, Food and Water Storage Organs. The Effects of Tropisms and Other Growth Movements - Plant Hormones, Tropisms, Chemical Growth Modifications. PROPAGATION I There are 10 lessons in this course: Introduction to Propagation Asexual and sexual propagation. Aseptic Micropropagation, Runners, Suckers, Layering, Separation, Division, Grafting, Budding, Cuttings, Seed. Genotype versus Phenotype. Plant life cycles -phases of the sexual cycle; phases of the asexual cycle. Annual, Perennial, Biennial Life Cycles. Propagation Terminology. Nursery production systems. Operational Flow Chart for Seed Propagation. Seed Propagation Seed Sources. Maintaining Genetic Identity of Seed -Isolation, Rogueing, Testing, Hand Pollination. Hybrid Seed Production. Storing Seed. Types of Seed Storage. Seed Biology -Endospermic, Non Endospermic. Dormancy Factors Affecting Germination. Germination Treatments -boiling water, stratification. Terminology. Seed Raising Technique. Potting Media Characteristics of Potting and Propagating Media. Media derived from rock or stone. Media derived from synthetics. Organic Media. Soil Media. The UC System. Chemical Characteristics -eg. pH, Cation Exchange Capacity, Salinity, Conductivity. Laboratory Testing of Media. Physical Characteristics. Potting Mixes. Propagating Media. Nutrition at the Propagation Stage. Nutrition Management and Fertiliser Application. Vegetative Propagation I Reasons to propagate by cuttings. Types -softwood, hardwood, semi hardwood, herbaceous. Stem Cuttings, Tip, heel, nodal, basal. Leaf and Leaf-bud cuttings. Cane cuttings. Root Cuttings. Bulb Cuttings. Hormone Treatments for Cutting Propagation. Other Cutting Treatments; basal wounding, anti-transpirants, fungicides, disinfectants, mycorrhyza, etc. Artificial Light for Propagation. Cutting Propasgation Efficiency. Rockwool Propagation. Vegetative Propagation II Care of stock plants. Layering. Division. Terminology. Managing Watering. Vegetative Propagation III Terminology. Budding and grafting. Reasons for Grafting. How a Graft forms. Grafting Techniques; Types of Grafts. What Plant to Graft on What. Grafting Materials. Root Grafting, Bench Grafting, Soft Tissue Grafting. Establishing Rootstocks. Tissue culture: Applications, Problems, Nutrient Media, Cleanliness, Growing Conditions. Tissue Culture Procedures and Techniques. Laboratory Requirements. Terminology. Biotech applications in Horticulture. Propagation Structures and Materials Growing in a Greenhouse. Growing Structures: Type of Greenhouses, Cold Frames, Shade houses. Propagating equipment -Heaters, Bottom Heat, Misting, Light Control, Benches etc. Managing a Greenhouse. Risk Management Nursery hygiene. Risk assessment and management. Safety -tools, equipment handling, electricity, etc. Pest and Disease Management. Environmental Problems and management. Nursery Management I Plant modification techniques. Management policies. Keeping Propagation Records. Nursery Production Systems. Nursery Management II Nursery standards, cost efficiencies, site planning and development. PRACTICAL HORTICULTURE 1 There are 10 lessons in this module as follows: Soil Analysis Seed Propagation (including seed identification) Vegetative Propagation Potting up and After Care of young plants Planting Maintenance of Established Plants Practical Plant Identification Pest and Disease Identification Weed Identification Risk Assessment SOIL MANAGEMENT - CROPS There are 7 lessons as follows: Physical & Chemical Properties Of Soils Soil Testing Methods Sustainable Soil Management Soils & Managing Earthworks Land Degradation & Other Soil Problems Soil Science & Health Soil Management PRODUCTION/WHOLESALE NURSERY MANAGEMENT This subject involves 8 lessons as follows: 1. Nursery Site Organisation Selecting the site (e.g. Buying an established nursery or establishing a new site). Determining facilities needed. Site planning. Estimating space requirements. 2. Management Public and Commercial nurseries. Management Options; Partnerships, companies, sole proprietorships. Developing a management structure. Labour relations and seasonal staff. Work programs and production timing. 3. Nutrition and Pest Management Field crops. Container plants. Principles of fertiliser use. Plant nutrition. 4. Growing Media Soils and soil-free mixes. Rockwool. Sterilisation techniques. 5. Irrigation Management for Production Nurseries Methods and equipment. Estimation of water requirements. Use of liquid fertilisers through irrigation. 6. Modifying Plant Growth Growth modification techniques. Flower forcing. Quality control. 7. Nursery Marketing Strategies Exploiting existing markets. Developing new markets. Advertising. Product presentation. Pricing. Plant recycling. 8. Selection of Nursery Crops Developing a stock list. Operational flow charts. Market surveys. GARDEN CENTRE MANAGEMENT The course is divided into 12 lessons as follows: 1. Introduction: Plant classification, plant cultural requirements, soil and nutrition, watering requirements, drainage, temperature, light, humidity. 2. Plant Health: How to diagnose a problem, pests, diseases, nutrient deficiencies, frost, sunburn, chemical damage, insufficient light, overwatering. 3. Stock Maintenance: Quality standards, buying new stock, inspecting stock, extending stock life, disposing of below-standard stock, watering techniques, fertilising, pest and disease control. 4. Display and Display Techniques: Display units, product location, sales area layout. 5. Garden Product Knowledge I: Plant containers, tags, soil mixes, equipment, tools. 6. Garden Product Knowledge II: Chemicals, fertilisers, baskets, terrariums, cut flowers. 7. Indoor Plants: Major groups, common problems, plants for specific situations, customer attitudes. 8. Container Stock: Trees and Shrubs. 9. Seedlings, Bulbs, Herbs and Perennials. 10. A: Deciduous Trees, Fruit, Nuts, Berries. B. Seed. 11. Marketing: Pricing strategy, advertising, promotions. 12. Management: Staff control, staff productivity, work scheduling. Stream Elective Subjects HORTICULTURAL RESEARCH II There are 7 lessons in this module as follows: Identifying research issues and determining research priorities Acquisition of technical information Specialised research techniques Research planning and designing Statistics Conducting research Writing reports IRRIGATION (AGRICULTURAL) There are 10 lessons as follows: Introduction to Irrigation Soil Characteristics and Problems Estimating Plant Needs and Irrigation Scheduling Drainage Types of Irrigation Systems Trickle Irrigation Design Specifications of an irrigation system Pumps and Filters Selecting the Right System for a plant Design and Operation of Systems LANDSCAPING I The 10 lessons are as follows: Basic Design Procedure A History of Gardening Drafting & Contracting Basic Landscape Construction Surfacing Furnishings and Features Park Design A Home Garden design Design Procedure B Park Design B FRUIT PRODUCTION -TEMPERATE CLIMATE There are 8 lessons as follows: Introduction to Temperate Fruit Growing Establishing an Orchard General Cultural Practices Tree Fruits Vines, Nuts & Berries Citrus Cultural Management of a Fruit Plantation or Orchard Marketing Your Produce COMMERCIAL VEGETABLE PRODUCTION There are 8 lessons as follows: Introduction to Vegetable Growing Cultural Practices for Vegetables Pest, Disease & Weed Control Hydroponic & Greenhouse Growing Growing Selected Vegetable Varieties Irrigation Harvest & Post-Harvest Marketing Vegetables HYDROPONIC MANAGEMENT - HYDROPONICS II There are 11 lessons in this course: How the Crop Plant Grows How to Run a Small Evaluation Trial Harvest and Post Harvest Tomatoes Growing Capsicums; Bell Peppers in Hydroponics Lettuce, Salad Greens and Foliage Herb Crops Cucurbits (Cucumber and Melons) Strawberries Roses Carnations Orchids AUSTRALIAN NATIVES I There are 9 lessons in this course, as follows: Introduction Cultural Techniques Eucalypts Native Trees Acacias Melaleucas, Callistemons and Leptospermums Grevilleas and Related Plants Ground Cover and Small Shrubs Commercial Applications HERB CULTURE This course is divided into 26 lessons over twelve units. Introduction and Herb Identification Culture (Soil, mulch, planting, feeding etc) Propagation (Seed, cuttings, division etc.) Plant Health Processing And Using Herb Products Harvesting and Storage The Mints (Mentha spp.) Lavenders and Thymes Other Lamiaceae Family Herbs (e.g. Sage, Balm) The Artemisias Compositae (Asteraceae) - The Daisy Herbs Umbelliferae Herbs (Apiaceae) - The Parsley Family Onion Herbs (Liliaceae) - (e.g. Chives, Aloe vera) Garlic Rosaceae Herbs (e.g. Rose & Strawberry) Miscellaneous Herbs Scented Geraniums Native Herbs (e.g. Boronia, Tea Tree) Companion Planting Natural Pest Control Designing Herb Gardens Home Herb Gardens Public Landscaping With Herbs Herb Nursery Management Herb Farming Herb Enterprises ORCHID CULTURE There are 8 lessons in this course: Introduction Culture Propagation Cymbidiums And Dendrobiums Cattleyas, Vandas And Other Commonly Grown Orchids Australian Native Orchids Growing Orchids: Commercial and general uses Harvest and Special Project On One Group Of Orchids ROSES There are 8 lessons as follows: Introduction Culture Propagation Hybrid Teas and Floribundas Old world, species and lesser known varieties. Climbers, Miniatures, Standards and Weepers Making the Best Use of these Plants Growing A Commercial Rose Crop START YOUR OWN NURSERY, BUY ONE, or GET A JOB? Graduates from this course may find employment in a large established nursery; or they may move toward owning their own nursery. It is important to understand from the outset though, that this is an industry which has increasingly been embracing technology, and in doing so, reducing manpower at the same time as increasing productivity and production levels. Many modern nurseries employ fewer people to do more work, with the help of machines and computers. Opportunities have never been better for self employment; and this course provides a onderful foundation for moving in that direction. Plants can be grown in the ground or in containers. Plants grown in the ground are dug up when they are to be sold, or sometimes transplanted and grown on in containers before being sold. Plants grown in containers are sold in the containers which they are grown in or may need potting on prior to sale. Container growing uses mainly imported soil mixes (or growing media). In-ground growing can take more space, might require a little more labour in some respects than container growing, and does require the nursery to be sited on suitable soil. (There are advantages to in-ground growing too though). New nurseries like many other small businesses, often fail because they haven't been properly planned. Nurseries can be started with minimal cash investment, but the size of the operation must be geared to the amount of cash invested. If the initial investment is small, then the nursery should be small and grow slowly. Even if a sizeable investment is made initially, it is wise to retain up to one third of the cash available to carry the business for the first couple of years. Nursery profits can fluctuate greatly from year to year. If the first year is a bad season because of pests, diseases, bad weather, or poor sales, then a reserve of cash is necessary to carry the nursery through to the second year. A new nurseryman is usually limited by lack of skills, knowledge of the market, and money available to develop the operation. It is possible to start a profitable part time nursery in the backyard...this type of operation will provide a supplement to a normal income, and at the same time, allow you to learn from your experiences. A serious business venture is quite different though...you don't have the time to learn by making mistakes! New nurserymen should avoid growing the more difficult plants. These plants often require more time and more sophisticated equipment to grow them. This means that they are more expensive to deal with. Plants which require a greater length of time to bring to a salable size should also be avoided, until the nursery is generating enough sales to provide a sufficient income, to keep the nursery profitable while you wait for the slower plants to reach a salable size. New nurserymen are advised to produce plants in the standard packaging (e.g. 125mm pots). You know that the product will usually be salable in this packaging! Low shrubs and ground covers are generally in higher demand in urban areas than large shrubs and trees. The highest demand for large shrubs and trees is with the rural community. A plant with a flower on it is almost always more salable. Organisation is Critical You can increase profitability a great deal by simply organizing and planning what you do in a nursery. Planning should be an ongoing process, not something you start then finish and forget about once a nursery has commenced operations. There are basic questions which should be asked over and over as you constantly review what you nursery is producing or selling, how you are producing or obtaining those products, and how you market your products. The aim of good organization and planning should be to: Reduce wasted time. Keep asking yourself: "Can I get the same work done in less time if I do things differently?" In same cases mechanisation of tasks may save considerable time and labour. In other cases simply rearranging the placement of propagating and potting-up benches will speed up the flow of plants and materials into and out of propagation areas. Reduce wasted facilities and equipment. Keep asking yourself: "Can I do the same work just as well (or nearly as well) without the expense of that extra equipment?" You should only buy extra equipment because it will lead to extra profit. It's a trap to buy equipment because everyone else does, without giving serious consideration to how it will affect your profitability. It is sometimes more cost effective to hire some types of equipment, particularly equipment that, while necessary to the nursery's operation, is only used infrequently. When hiring equipment, however, make sure it is readily available when you will require it. DURATION: 2,600 hours minimum nominal duration, including: 2,050 hours approximately of off-campus correspondence study 150 hours minimum of on-campus workshop 100 hours minimum of off-campus industry conference/seminars/meetings 300 hours minimum of off-campus workplace project(s) Being a self paced learning program, the student can study at a rate according to their ability and capabilities. This course may be studied over 3 years or less on a full time basis, or up to 8 years on a part time basis. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS There are no academic pre-requisites for this course but it is expected that successful applicants have achieved an education level that will enable the completion of the course objectives. Entry to this course is based on: A person with 5 years industry experience; Year 12 standard of education; Mature age student. RECOGNITION: This course is written to satisfy all relevant competencies of the International Accreditation and Recognition Council. HOW THIS COURSE COULD HELP YOU This is an exceptionally comprehensive course which is the next best thing to a degree. Graduates come away from this course with a very wide understanding of all that is involved in horticultural nursery work from the ground up through to higher echelons of management. A person with this sort of knowledge and in-depth understanding will always be highly sought after in this fascinating industry. Those for whom this course will have greatest appeal are likely to be working in the following areas: Retail nursery management Wholesale nursery management Nursery owner/operator Horticulture management Supervisory & foreman roles Nursery & propagation Crops management Hydroponics management LEARN MORE Enrolling is easy - just go to the box at the top right-hand side of this page. If you have any questions, or need help in choosing the right course for you please do get in touch with us - connect with our expert tutors, use our FREE COURSE COUNSELLING SERVICE. Stay in Touch. Follow us on: Twitter Facebook Google