Advanced Diploma In Horticulture (Crops)
Course Code    VHT009
Fee Code    AD
Number of Modules    25
Duration (approx)    2500 hours

There are 21 modules/subjects to be studied.

These are divided in Core modules, Electives, Workshops, Industry Meetings and Research.

Core Modules (13)

These are compulsory, as listed below:

Biochemistry I (Plants)

Computer Studies

Business Studies

Instructional Skills

Workplace Health & Safety

Horticultural Resource Management

Horticultural Marketing

Plant Protection

Botany I

Commercial Vegetable Production

Fruit Production.

Electives (8 to be selected).

Choices include:

Cut Flower Production

Organic Plant Culture

Hydroponics I

Hydroponics II

Irrigation management

Engineering

Permaculture Systems

Nuts

Warm climate nuts

Berries

Mushrooms

2. Workshops
This may be satisfied in a number of ways. One option; is our Workshop I module that comprises three PBL projects. This option is easily undertaken anywhere in the world. 100 hours must be completed.

3. Industry Conference/Seminars
Attendance at relevant industry conferences, seminars and other industry meetings totalling 100 hrs

4. Research Projects
Two projects (2 X 100 hrs), dealing with different aspects of the industry
Research Project I
Research Project II



ADVANCE YOUR HORTICULTURE CAREER TO A NEW LEVEL

A course designed for people wishing to work or advance their careers in managerial or high technical positions within the horticultural crop industry.

A comprehensive course to gain knowledge on all aspects of crop business management.