Proficiency Award in Herbs

This qualification combines core studies in herb culture and scented plants with two workshop modules, giving you practical, applied experience alongside the theory. You will then choose an elective from options including crop production, growing lavender, culinary herbs, medicinal herbs or aromatherapy, allowing you to specialise in the area that interests you most. Suitable for those wanting to build genuine expertise in herbs beyond a single introductory course.

Become an Expert in Herb Production Herbs are popular for their culinary and medicinal purposes, but also for their beauty and scent in the garden. Learn more about herbs to advise customers in their herb choice. Become a herb expert. Set up your own herb production or selling business – there are so many opportunities for this today – both online and face to face. Improve your job prospects within your current industry. Course Duration: 500 hours of self paced study. Start at any time; study when and where you want. This distance learning course requires you to complete : Two Core Modules – Herb Culture and Scented Plants A 200 hour industry experience/workplace project. One elective module taken from – Growing Lavender, Crops I, Medicinal Herbs, Aromatherapy and Culinary Herbs; or any other relevant course. THE CORE MODULES Herb Culture BHT114 There are 12 lessons in the module. After revising some of the main elements from the first herbs module, students will study some specific herbs in more detail (such as Lamiaceae, including sage and balm, Liliaceae, including chives and aloe vera, and Rosaceae, rose and strawberry). The last 4 lessons in the module focus on herb gardens, nurseries, and farming. Scented Plants BHT229 Scented Plants is an 8 lesson module. The module covers the system of plant identification and characteristics, followed by lessons on culture and propagation. Students studies will then be concentrated on types of scented plants grown and their uses in fresh or dried form and in cooking. THE ELECTIVE MODULES Growing Lavender BHT228 Growing Lavender is a 10 lesson module. The lessons provide a detailed insight into the different types and classifications of lavender. Students will learn about the propagation and growing of lavender. As well as learning about lavender products and commercial uses for lavender, the module includes sections which will increase the student's awareness of good horticultural practices. Crops I (Outdoor Plant Production) BHT112 This is a 10 lesson module. The module provides a broad overview for the production of commercial crops. Starting with lessons that look at crop production systems and soils and nutrition, the module is then divided into sections which concentrate of different crop types - tree fruits and soft fruits, vegetables, cut flowers, and other crops including herbs and nuts. Medicinal Herbs BHT227 The Medicinal Herbs module comprises 8 lessons. Students will learn about the history of the use of herbs for medicinal purposes and the different types and how these can be cultivated and propagated. The module looks at a variety of different herbs and the types of remedies that can be produced with them. A useful lesson on harmful plants informs students of what plants to avoid. The module finishes with a lesson on crop production and the management of a market garden. Aromatherapy VHT104 An 8 lesson module, which looks at the history of aromatherapy, how it works and the chemistry of essential oils. As well as learning about the extraction and use of essential oils, a section of the module covers safe practice and the danger of some types of oil. Culinary Herbs VHT242 This 8 lesson module focuses on the use of herbs in cooking. A broad range of herb varieties are covered in the module, and students will learn about these and their uses. Workplace Project To complete the Proficiency Award, you are also required to complete a workplace project lasting 200 hours. There are 4 options available to you to satisfy this requirement. The options will be different dependant upon whether or not you currently work within the industry. Don’t worry if you are not sure how to proceed at this stage, as your tutor will be there to discuss how to proceed and help you every step of the way. HOW THE COURSE WORKS You can start the course at any time. It is studied by distance learning, so you can study in the comfort of your own home. But this doesn't mean you are all alone in your studies. Our highly qualified and friendly tutors are there to help you every step of the way. If you have any questions at all, they are always happy to help. To complete the course - There is an assignment at the end of each lesson. So if there are ten lessons in a course, there will be ten assignments. At the end of each module, there is also an examination which you can take at a time and location to suit you. To pass the course you are required to pass all assignments and exams. Each of the modules mentioned can also be studied as a standalone course if you prefer. Why Study This Course? If you would like to learn more about herbs and become an expert in herbs, then this course is the one for you. It will enable you to increase our knowledge of herbs. You can specialise in herbs that suit you. Be an expert for your customers. Increase your own job and career prospects or even set up your own business in herb production and selling. The course is studied by distance learning and you can start at any time to suit you. So why not get started? Why Delay? Enrol Today! WHAT NEXT? Register to Study - Go to “It’s Easy to Enrol” box at the top of the page and you can enrol now. or Get Advice – Email us at info@acsedu.co.uk OR Use our FREE COUNSELLING SERVICE to contact a tutor CLICK TO CONTACT US