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Online Horticulture Course


Wappo Learning

Summary

Price
£200 inc VAT
Or £66.67/mo. for 3 months...
Study method
Online
Duration
1 year · Self-paced
Qualification
No formal qualification
Certificates
  • Certificate of completion - Free

Overview

Do flowers and plants intoxicate you? If the answer is yes, then why not sign up for our course and gain the skills and knowledge to better understand this subject and take your passion for nature and love of outdoors to the next level.

Why should I enrol onto this course?

A fun-filled, self-paced programme that is organised into 14 easy-to-digest modules that promises to teach you the scientific art of cultivating gardens and garden plants. Enjoy the valuable benefits of this flexible course without compromising with your current commitments.

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Description

KEY LEARNING POINTS

Learn how to grow plants and understand how to make up the best type of soil to ensure you maximise the ground around you.

  • Understand the basic structure of a plant.
  • Understand the structure of a flower .
  • Learn the process of pollination.
  • Understand plant physiology.
  • Recognise the different names of plants and their divisions.
  • Discover how soil is formed and its composition.
  • Outline the characteristics of soils.
  • Understand how and why it is necessary to improve soil structure.
  • Understand soil problems.
  • Understand the nutritional requirements of plants.
  • Identify how to enrich soil.
  • Learn how pests can affect plant life.
  • Learn how to control fungal disease.
  • Learn how to control virus conditions.
  • Understand the effect of pesticides and chemicals on the environment.
  • Gain the concept of organic gardening.
  • Learn the definition of Organic Gardening and its benefits.
    Look at the main methods of controlling weeds.
  • Understand how plants propagate.
  • Identify the equipment and materials required for propagation.
  • Understand the methods of propagation.
  • Learn the concept of amenity horticulture.
  • Identify plant groups.
  • Consider factors that contribute to plant selection.
  • Understand basic planting procedure .
  • Determine how the procedure would vary for bare root plants.
  • Outline the general care of plants.
  • Understand the importance and value of indigenous plants.
  • Learn when a plant is classified as exotic.
  • Understand the ideal conditions for Azalea.
  • Understand the requirement for maintaining indoor plants.
  • Identify the types of pots and soils to use to maintain plant nutrition.
  • Recognise characteristics of plant health.
  • Understand the environmental factors that contribute to the health of plants.
  • Identify the different types of turf.
  • Explain what can influence the growth of turf.

ADVANTAGES OF THIS COURSE

  • No pre-requisite.
  • Readily available for you to access online from anywhere.
  • Give your garden a healthy boost with professional advice .
  • At the end of each unit there is a multiple choice question assessment, which is a great way to help you remember the main points of each lesson and confirmation that you have retained the essential knowledge.
  • Gain a endorsed Diploma for your portfolio.

UNITS OF STUDY

  • Basic Botany
  • Plant Classification
  • Soil Science
  • Plant Nutrition
  • Plant Pests, Diseases & Problems
  • Organic Gardening
  • Weeds
  • Basic Propagation
  • Amenity Horticulture, Plant Groups and Families
  • Planting and Plant Care
  • Plant Notes and Indigenous Plants
  • Exotic Plants
  • Indoor Plants
  • Lawns

Course completion certificate included.

Free technical support available 7am-7pm GMT via email, telephone or online chat.

Requirements

This course is compatible with Windows, Mac, iPhone, iPad and Android devices.

Learn anytime, anywhere!

Questions and answers


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Kate asked:

Hi , how many hours per day / week is the course , or what is recommended. Many thanks

Answer:

Hi Kate, Thank you for contacting us. The learning is of 10-12 hours. You can complete the training at your own pace and time. Regards, Jason

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Morag Jackson asked:

What type of qualification / certificate / Level in horticulture. I already work at dobbies in the horticultural department.

Answer:

Hi Morag, Thank you for contacting us. We would like to inform you that this is a knowledge-based training and after completing the course you will be honored with the course completion certificate. Regards, Jason

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Coak asked:

Hi. When you say 1 year study does that compute as eg 32 hours a week x 6 months study time?

Answer:

Hi Coak, Thank you for contacting us. We would like to inform you that you can access the course as per your own pace and time. The course is valid for 12 months. Regards, Jason

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Certificates

Certificate of completion

Digital certificate - Included

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FAQs

Study method describes the format in which the course will be delivered. At Reed Courses, courses are delivered in a number of ways, including online courses, where the course content can be accessed online remotely, and classroom courses, where courses are delivered in person at a classroom venue.

CPD stands for Continuing Professional Development. If you work in certain professions or for certain companies, your employer may require you to complete a number of CPD hours or points, per year. You can find a range of CPD courses on Reed Courses, many of which can be completed online.

A regulated qualification is delivered by a learning institution which is regulated by a government body. In England, the government body which regulates courses is Ofqual. Ofqual regulated qualifications sit on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF), which can help students understand how different qualifications in different fields compare to each other. The framework also helps students to understand what qualifications they need to progress towards a higher learning goal, such as a university degree or equivalent higher education award.

An endorsed course is a skills based course which has been checked over and approved by an independent awarding body. Endorsed courses are not regulated so do not result in a qualification - however, the student can usually purchase a certificate showing the awarding body's logo if they wish. Certain awarding bodies - such as Quality Licence Scheme and TQUK - have developed endorsement schemes as a way to help students select the best skills based courses for them.