This course provides a route to employment in professional
horticulture by assessing knowledge of the scientific principles
and underpinning horticultural practices, and supports career
development for those already working in the profession. It also
provides a foundation for further learning or training in the
field of horticulture. WHAT THIS COURSE COVERS Here are just
some of the things you may be doing: * Develop an understanding
of: design principles and how to apply them; basic surveying;
garden features, plant selection; garden planning. * Develop an
understanding of plant selection, establishment and maintenance
of a range of ornamental plants and lawns. * Develop an
understanding of basic cultural operations and production
methods for outdoor vegetable and fruit crops. * Develop an
understanding of: environmental controls, uses and appropriate
applications of greenhouses and other protected plant growing
structures; the production of a range of plants in protected
structures and the care of plants in