Advanced Diploma In

Horticulture - Landscaping

COURSE AIM

Develop a strong foundation for a career in planing and/or management of landscaping projects.

COURSE CONTENT

a/ Compulsory core modules

The following FOUR modules are compulsory: Biochemistry (Plants), Instructional Skills, Business Studies, and Workplace Health and Safety A.

b/ Stream Core Modules

800 hours of study in compulsory modules (normally 8 x 100 hour modules):  Horticultural Management, Horticultural Marketing, Horticulture I, Landscaping I, Landscape Construction, Soil Management, Engineering I, Botany I.

c/ Stream Elective Subjects

500 hours of study in modules (normally 5 X 100 hour modules), selected from the following:

Landscaping II, Landscaping III, Water Gardening,  Playground Design, Turf Care, Permaculture Systems, Advanced Permaculture Design, Irrigation, Horticulture II, Australian Native Plants I,  Arboriculture I, Herb Culture, Roses.

d/ 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 II, II & IV.

* Students are required to attain a current Senior First Aid Certificate during the course of study.

WORKPLACE ORIENTED RESEARCH

Two Reseatch Projects modules must be undertaken to satisfy the 200 hour nominal duration. 

INDUSTRY MEETINGS

The student must provide evidence of participation in 100 hours of relevant industry meetings, seminars, workshops, or work experience. Any fees incurred are the responsibility of the student.

WORKSHOPS
Two PBL based workshop modules build your practical knowledge and ability to apply what you learn in the real  world.
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COURSE STRUCTURE SUMMARY

An exceptionally sound and comprehensive program for a career in landscape design, construction or related industries.
This program is unique in many ways:
-Tutors come from many countries, creating greater diversity in what you learn.
-A stronger training in plant knowledge than many other schools  
-Much more than a standard Vocational course focussing on competencies ... this course helps you develop industry contacts, a capacity to confront and solve problems relevant to landscaping, and an ability to adapt to change in an industry which is and will remain, rapidly changing.