Plant knowledge is a skill that is always valued by employers and integral for success in your own business; in virtually all fields of horticulture.
This course lays the foundation for building such knowledge, and as such gives you a skill which has been and always will be in high demand in this industry.
CONTENT
There are ten lessons in this course plus one Special Assignment (see later for details). The content of each of the ten lessons is outlined below:
1. The Groups of Plants ‑ setting a framework for the whole subject.
To identify plants from a wide range of taxonomic and cultural groups, using a range of
different techniques.
2. Use of Plants ‑ plant selection, soils.
3. Australian Native Plants
To determine techniques for the growing of native shrubs and trees, including the
selection, culture and use of different species.
4. Exotic Ornamental Plants
To determine techniques for the growing of exotic ornamental shrubs and trees, including
the selection, culture and use of different species.
5. Indoor & Tropical Plants
To determine techniques for the growing of indoor plants, including selection, culture and
use of different varieties
6. Bedding Plants
To determine techniques for the growing of bedding plants, including selection, culture and
use of different varieties.
7. Vegetables
To develop techniques for the growing of edible crop plants, including selection, culture
and use of vegetables, fruit, berries and nuts (Part A).
8. Fruits, Nuts & Berries
9. Herbs
10. Alternative Growing Techniques ‑ hydroponics, container growing, terrariums.
To determine appropriate applications for a range of alternative growing methods
Duration: 100 hours
SUMMARY OF COMPETENCIES DEVELOPED
* Identify plants from a wide range of taxonomic and cultural groups, using a range of different techniques.
* Determine techniques for the growing of native shrubs and trees, including the selection, culture and use of different species.
* Determine techniques for the growing of exotic ornamental shrubs and trees, including the selection, culture and use of different species.
* Determine techniques for the growing of indoor plants, including selection, culture and use of different varieties.
* Determine techniques for the growing of bedding plants, including selection, culture and use of different varieties.
* Develop techniques for the growing of edible crop plants, including selection, culture and use of vegetables, fruit, berries and nuts.
* Determine appropriate applications for a range of alternative growing methods.
