Overview
Do you want to make a career out of Botany and take your knowledge of plant-life to a new level? Train to be a professional Horticulturist and find your dream job.
This unique and comprehensive course will train you in every aspect of plant maintenance and help you master your skills with growing them.
The Level 5 Horticulturist Course course delivers numerous learning modules that not only offer you fascinating facts on the subject of plants and their ecology but also detail advanced techniques for nurturing and protecting the most exotic varieties. This enables you to successfully secure work in garden centres or arboreal havens.
How will I get my certificate?
You may have to take a quiz or a written test online during or after the course. After successfully completing the course, you will be eligible for the certificate.
Who is this course for?
There is no experience or previous qualifications required for enrolment on this Level 5 Horticulturist Course. It is available to all students, of all academic backgrounds.
Requirements
Our Level 5 Horticulturist Course is fully compatible with PC’s, Mac’s, Laptop, Tablet and Smartphone devices. This course has been designed to be fully compatible on tablets and smartphones so you can access your course on wifi, 3G or 4G.
There is no time limit for completing this course, it can be studied in your own time at your own pace.
Career path
Having these various qualifications will increase the value in your CV and open you up to multiple sectors such as Business & Management , Admin, Accountancy & Finance, Secretarial & PA, Teaching & Mentoring etc.
Course Curriculum
- 20 sections
- 20 lectures
- 10 hours, 57 minutes total length
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Basic Botany00:30:00
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Plant Classification00:15:00
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Soil Science00:30:00
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Plant Nutrition Requirements00:30:00
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Plant Pests, Diseases & Problems00:30:00
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Basic Concepts of Organic Gardening00:30:00
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Weed Control00:15:00
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Plant Propagation02:00:00
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Amenity Horticulture, Plant Selection and Native Plants01:00:00
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Exotic Plants00:37:00
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Indoor Plants00:45:00
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Lawns00:30:00
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Planting and Plant Care00:12:00
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Plant Nodes and Indigenous Plants00:23:00
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Plant Protection, Landscaping and Garden Design00:25:00
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Ornamental Horticulture00:22:00
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Permaculture00:18:00
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Arboriculture00:13:00
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Horticulture Statistics00:35:00
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Results from the 2018 Seasonal Labour in Horticulture End of Year00:37:00