Diploma In Applied Management (Retail Nursery) VBS001

Learn the skills necessary to manage a retail nursery. This 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. It is aimed at managers and/or supervisors rather than workers. Course Structure This course is comprised of:

• Core studies - Four units (400 hours) of compulsory subjects for all students.
• Elective studies - Two (2) stream units for the development of knowledge in a chosen industry sector.
• Project - a workplace project of 100 hrs relevant to your field of study. The project specifically aims to provide the student with the opportunity to apply and integrate skills and knowledge developed through various areas of formal study. Contact the school for more information.

Core Units - Click on each module for more details

Develops basic office skills covering use of equipment, communication systems (telephone, fax, etc) and office procedures such as filing, security, workplace organisations, etc.

Develops knowledge of basic business operations and procedures (eg. types of businesses, financial management, business analysis, staffing, productivity, etc) and the skills to develop a 12 month business plan.

Develops knowledge of management structures, terminology, supervision, recruitment and workplace health and safety.

Develops a broad understanding of marketing and specific skills in writing advertisements, undertaking market research, developing an appropriate marketing plan and selling.

Stream Studies Choose two (2) from the following:

1. Garden Centre Management BHT213

Note: Fees do not include examination fees.