Horticulture – Certificate Level 2 – Tonga National University

Certificate in Horticulture Level 2

Program Statement: Provides basic operational knowledge of horticulture with moderate range of practical skills which enable the graduates to gain higher levels of study on the field or work in the horticulture industry under general supervision and quality control.

Program Name	Semester	Code	Course Name and Description
Horticulture – Certificate Level 2	1	HORTC201	Literacy and Numeracy skills in Horticulture Applies effectively the knowledge of literacy, numeracy, and digital skills while working in the field of horticulture and in their daily chores
		HORTC202	Introduction to Digital Literacy Applies effectively the knowledge of literacy, numeracy, and digital skills while working in the field of horticulture and in their daily chores
		HORTC203	How to Use, Maintain, and Store Agricultural Chemical Personnel Protective Equipment Demonstrates Health and Safety in handling agri-chemicals.
		HORTC204	Maintain Hand Tools and Service Small Engine Use in Horticulture Demonstrates knowledge and skills of how to maintain hand tools and service small engine use in horticulture.
		HORTC205	Introduction to Soils and Growing media Applies knowledge of characteristics of soils and soilless growing media to grow/plant flowers, vegetables and fruits.
		HORTC206	Introduction to Soils and Plant Nutrition Applies knowledge and skills of how to improve the soil condition and potting mix and what fertilizers required to maximize plant growth in horticulture.
		HORTC207	Introduction to Plant Classification, Structure and Functions of Plants Applies knowledge of plant taxonomy, structure and functions of plants to classify plants in horticulture.
		HORTC208	Introduction to Plant Selection Demonstrates understanding of horticulture, trees or herbaceous plants selections.
		HORTC209	Introduction to Plant Propagation Demonstrates understanding of how to grow plants from seeds, cutting, grafting, and propagating new plants.
		HORTC210	Introduction to Ground Preparation for Seeding and Planting Demonstrates understanding of ground preparation for seeding and planting in horticulture.
		HORTC211	Introduction to Establishment and Maintenance of Plants Outdoors Demonstrates an understanding of how to establish and maintain plants outdoors in horticulture.
		HORTC212	Introduction to the Cultivation of Decorative Plants Demonstrates an understanding of the cultivation of decorative plants in horticulture.
		HORTC213	Principles of Sustainability Horticulture Applies principles of sustainable horticulture and relate them to growing in horticulture system.
		HORTC214	Introduction to Principles of Plant Health and Protection Demonstrates an understanding of plant health and protection by identifying weeds, pests, diseases, disorders, and the most effective management techniques to rectify them.