Garden Design - Diploma - (TQUK - Training Qualifications UK)
Distance learning course with study materials, tutor support and final exam included
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- Certificate of completion - Free
- Exam(s) / assessment(s) is included in price
- Tutor is available to students
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Overview
Garden Design Online Course. 600 Hours Diploma Course. (Endorsed by TQUK - Training Qualifications UK).
Become an expert in garden design. This is an effective training program for people working, or wishing to work, in the landscape industry; either in their own business, or at a supervisory level.
It develops the student’s design skills and knowledge in other areas of landscaping (eg. horticultural practices, management, plant identification and use, and marketing). Students will learn to draw landscape plans, compile specifications, and prepare cost estimates.
Benefits of an ADL Endorsed Course?
Endorsed courses are skills based. They have been evaluated and approved by an independent awarding body such as Training Qualifications UK (TQUK).
What makes ADL’s Endorsed courses different?
- Flexible Self-Paced Learning– adjust your learning around your home and work commitments
- Start and Finish at any time
- Courses globally and industry relevant
- Practical Component at the end of most lessons.
Allocated your own tutor relevant to your subject. You can have as little or as much contact as you like with your tutor. They are there to support you all the way through.
This course is endorsed by TQUK -Training Qualifications UK, an OFQUAL awarding body.
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Description
Lesson Structure: Diploma In Garden Design VHT012
The 30 lessons are outlined as follows:
- Introduction to Landscaping
- Plant Identification
- History of Gardening
- Drawing Plans
- Soils & Nutrition
- Understanding the Environment
- Earthworks & Surveying
- Basic Landscape Construction
- Surfacings
- Garden Structures
- Park Design
- Home Garden Design
- Costing & Specifications
- Trail Design
- Tools & Machinery
- Plant Establishment Techniques
- Ponds & Pools
- Rockwork & Masonry
- Lawn Construction Techniques
- Irrigation Design & Installation
- Bush Garden Design
- Cottage Garden Design
- Playground Design
- Garden Bed Design
- Management
- Land Rehabilitation
- Drainage
- Maintenance
- Dealing with Clients
- Major Design Project
Each lesson culminates in an assignment which is submitted to the Academy, marked by the Academy's tutors and returned to you with any relevant suggestions, comments, and if necessary, extra reading.
Who is this course for?
Garden Designers, Horticulturalists, Gardeners, Landscapers
Requirements
A pc or laptop with internet connection.
Career path
The online course for Garden Design is ideal for:
- creatively minded gardeners wishing to extend their range of services
- for those looking to forge a career as a garden designer
- designer gardening enthusiasts looking to redesign their own garden
- for those wanting to be self-employed
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Digital certificate - Included
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