Certificate in Horticulture Level 3
Program Statement Provides the horticulture sectors with graduates who have well developed skills and relevant theoretical knowledge of health and safety in the horticulture industry; plants and soil science, plants growing system and environments, to underpin practical capability in a range of horticulture sectors.
| Program Name | Semester | Code | Course Name and Description |
| Horticulture – Certificate Level 3 | 2 | HORTC301 | Horticultural Health and Safety Provides learners with knowledge of potential hazards and correct safely procedures as well as basic first aid training. |
| HORTC302 | Horticultural Numeracy Skills Provides students with skills in performing calculation required for agricultural operations, and in collection, presentation and analysis of data. | ||
| HORTC303 | Workplace Communication Develops an understanding of proper communication in workplace | ||
| HORTC304 | Introduction to Computer Literacy Provides an introduction to the world of technology and its many benefits and use. | ||
| HORTC305 | Plant Science Provides learners with an understanding of the principles of plant science and how these can be applied in practice. They developed understanding of how plants grow and develop, through knowledge of their structure and physiology. | ||
| HORTC306 | Soil Science Develops the learners understanding of soil characteristics, and their relationship to crop growth and development | ||
| HORTC307 | Soils and Growing Media Provides learners with the skills and knowledge to identify, and explain the characteristics of soil and soilless growing media; and explain the characteristics of soil as a growing medium | ||
| HORTC308 | Plant Materials Provides learners with an understanding of planting materials used in horticulture | ||
| HORTC309: | Plant Propagation Provides learner’s knowledge and skills to propagate a diverse range of plants with particular emphasis on cutting and seeds and explain budding and grafting technique. | ||
| HORTC310 | Manage Soil Water Develops an understanding of how to manage soil water and how this can be applied in practice in horticultural situations and be able to maintain irrigation and drainage systems. | ||
| HORTC311 | Identification, Planting and Care of Trees Provides learners with an understanding of the identification, planting and care of trees and how this can be put into practice. The learner will be able to identify trees and shrubs by botanic name and specify woody plants that are suitable for the situation and site. In addition, learners will be able to plant a range of tree types and provide immediate aftercare. They will also be able to specify future maintenance need | ||
| HORTC312 | Introduction to Sustainable Horticulture Provides learners with an understanding of the principles of sustainability in horticulture | ||
| HORTC313 | Principles of Plant Health and Protection Provides learners with an understanding of the principles of plant health and protection and how this can be applied in practice. Identifies weeds, pests, diseases and disorders within a horticulture industry. They will also be able to review the range of control measures viable and specify integrated control | ||
| HORTC314 | Horticulture Business Planning Provides learners with and an understanding of developing business planning, budgeting, solve range of horticulture financial problems. |