Higher Advanced Diploma In Horticulture (Nursery) VHT009

Higher Advanced Diploma in Horticulture Do you work in a nursery or want to develop a career in one in a managerial position? Then this course is the best for you. This course has been specifically designed to provide excellent and applied training for people wishing to work in nurseries at a technician or management level; in positions such as nursery managers, technical representatives or consultants. Training For

Successful completion of this course may assist the student to gain employment in the following fields: Nursery Manager, Technical Officer, Marketing Manager, Consultant, Vocational Trainer.

Requirements

1200 hours minimum nominal duration, including 100 hours industry conference/seminars/meetings

Being a self paced learning program, the student can study at a rate according to their own needs and capabilities.

Entry Requirements

There are no academic pre-requisites for this course but it is expected that successful applicants have achieved an educational level that will enable the completion of the course objectives.

Entry to this course is based on a person with 5 years industry experience; a high school diploma, or a mature-aged student.

Exemptions

Exemptions on past studies at diploma or higher levels may be granted (to cover no more than 33% of the entire course). A formal submission of Recognition of Prior Learning may be made, to achieve exemptionsbased on formal studies and experience (RPL forms are available on request).

Course Content A. Compulsory core modules The following FIVE modules are compulsory: B. Electives Choose any 5 modules from the following list: