This comprehensive course introduces students to both the art and science of ornamental horticulture. It includes equal coverage of such diverse topics as science, crop production, craftsmanship, and business management skills, and is appropriate for both hobbyists and professionals. Students gain an appreciation for the value of the diverse segments of ornamental horticulture and, at the same time, develop their creativity. In addition, it offers a realistic view of the business skills required to be successful in ornamental horticulture. This course provides a well-rounded view of both the art and science of ornamental horticulture to ensure that students have the creative skills as well as the business skills they need to succeed in this booming industry.
Includes numerous illustrations to help readers identify plants and trees Covers both the art and science of horticulture to provides a balanced approach Units are self-contained, allowing readers to customize their study What skills are needed to enrol onto this course? No previous Horticulture skills are needed to enrol onto this course. ideal for beginners or students looking for certtification for skills already gained. How long will this course take to complete? Completion time will vary dependant on effort & previous experience. Overall hours Approx 120. Is their a time limit for completion? Absolutely not.! Take as long as necessary. Every student is different. What exactly is included in the cost of my course? You will receive your official course manual with enclosed assignments. A stationery pack is also provided including paper, envelopes, pen & pencil. Every student will also receive unlimited email support Monday-Friday (11am- 9pm). Do i need any additional materials? No. All materials are provided. Do i have to sit an exam? No. Certification is issued based on course work alone. If you complete all the coursework to the required standard you will be awarded the UK Open College Certificate in Ornamental Horticulture. Are their any additional costs? No. the price you see is the price you pay. What is the course syllabus? How do i get my work marked? Every student is issued with FREEPOST envelopes for student support. You can then forward your work to the college. Once we receive it we will produce a report and issue a grade relating to that particular assignment. This is then returned to you. All coursework can be submitted to correct any errors made. - Chapter 1: The Green Plant.
- Chapter 2: The Soil.
- Chapter 3: Describing and Identifying Plants.
- Chapter 4: Plant Growth Regulators.
- Chapter 5: Plant Reproduction.
- Chapter 6: Plant Pests and Their Control.
- Chapter 7: Floral Design.
- Chapter 8: The Interior Use of Plants.
- Chapter 9: Landscape Design.
- Chapter 10: Installing Landscape Plants.
- Chapter 11: Maintaining Landscape Plants.
- Chapter 12: Special Training Techniques for Plants.
- Chapter 13: Turf: Selection, Establishment, and Maintenance.
- Chapter 14: Techniques of Plant Propagation.
- Chapter 15: The Floriculture Industry.
- Chapter 16: The Nursery Industry.
- Chapter 17: The Landscape Industry.
- Chapter 18: Specializes and Nontraditional Careers.
- Chapter 19: Greenhouses and Other Growing Structures.
- Chapter 20: Greenhouse Production Techniques.
- Chapter 21: Nursery Production Techniques.
- Chapter 22: Beginning and Promoting an Ornamental Horticulture Business.
- Chapter 23: Human Relations: Personnel Management and Customer Sales.
- Chapter 24: Business Communications.
- Chapter 25: Record Keeping, Pricing and Determining Profit.
- Chapter 26: Computer Technology and the Internet in the Ornamental Horticulture Industry
- Chapter 27: Total Quality Management.
Can you send me this info in the post? Unfortunately not, we list all our course details online including fees, duration and syllabus. By doing this we are able to keep our fees to a minimum. Please contact us if you have further questions. Can I pay the course fees in installments? Yes! we do offer a plan which allows students to pay monthly. All payment plans will incur an admin fee of fifteen pounds. Call free on 0800 0131030 and we can set one up instantly. What if I receive my course and it’s not suitable? We offer a seven day money back guarantee on this course. If for any reason you are not happy please return it to our office within seven days of receipt and we will refund your money. Please be aware all courses require a signature upon receipt. The seven day period starts from the date it is signed for. No refunds are given after seven days whatever the circumstances. Money back guarantee excludes postage costs. It is also the student’s responsibility to cover return postage costs. All returns must be sent recorded delivery to our trading address shown on the contact us page. |