HORTICULTURAL MANAGEMENT

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RHS MASTER OF HORTICULTURE 

This has been developed as a first degree level course in the UK by the world's leading horticultural organisation, the Royal Horticultural Society.

The qualification is awarded upon satisfactorily completing assessments in eight modules, which are conducted by the RHS.

Assessments are mostly closed book exams, but also include some face to face assessments. Closed book exams can be arranged to be sat in most parts of the world. Face to face assessments are able to be undertaken in the UK; and may be able to be undertaken elsewhere.

Fees for these assessments are payable to the RHS, and are in addition to fees levied by the institution with whom you study.

The exams cannot be attempted unless the student has first been registered with the RHS as a candidate for the qualification.

Enrolment

You must first apply to be registered as a candidate with the RHS

This school will assist you with preparing and submitting your application for Candidacy to the RHS which must include:

a)      Proof that you meet the RHS Entry requirements

b)      Two passport size photographs

c)      A current and comprehensive CV

d)      Copies of documentation to support claims made in the CV (e.g. Transcripts from studies, proof of current or past employment)

ACS will charge a fee to assist you in making this application.

Alternatively, you may apply direct to the RHS for candidacy; and provide ACS with proof of accepted candidacy before enrolling with us.

If the RHS rejects candidacy, they will indicate what additional studies must be undertaken before candidacy can be accepted.

Pre requisites

Candidates are expected to satisfy one of the following:

• Have graduated from the RHS Diploma in Horticulture
• Have graduated from a Higher Diploma, foundation Degree or Degree in Horticulture or a related discipline
• Have alternative qualifications equal to one of the above, which includes equivalence to Module C of the RHS Advanced Certificate (ie. Practical Horticulture I) AND Module I of the RHS Diploma (ie. “Planning Layout & Construction of Ornamental Gardens”, and “Restoring Established Ornamental Gardens”)

Course Structure

The RHS has broken this course into eight modules, each with a nominal duration of 200 hours.

ACS has created 14 modules, each 100 hours duration, to align with seven of these (ie. You complete two ACS modules to satisfy each RHS module).

The final module is a 200 hour dissertation, which can only be attempted upon completing all other modules.

First year modules must be completed before second, and second before third: otherwise, work can be paced faster or slower according to your capacity to work.

Modules may be undertaken for credits toward other ACS courses if you wish; however, an additional ACS exam may be required in order to attain a credit for use within ACS.

The modules are:

First Year

Second Year

Third Year

Dissertation

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Australian Correspondence Schools incorp. Australian Horticultural Correspondence School

Established in 1979 by well known garden author, editor, nurseryman, landscape designer, John Mason. The college offers 150 different garden and horticulture courses, for general interest, careers, professional or job development. For full range go to http://www.hortcourses.com/