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Qualification -Advanced Diploma in Horticulture (Parks & Recreation)

Course CodeVHT009
Fee CodeAD
Duration (approx)2400 hours
QualificationAdvanced Diploma

 PARKS AND RECREATION ONLINE DIPLOMA COURSE

The Advanced Diploma is comprised of core and elective modules, Work and Research Projects and also Industry Meetings and Seminars.

Core modules are the compulsory subjects that must be completed and the remaining electives can be chosen to reflect individual interests or requirements

1.     A. CORE MODULES (12)

  • Biochemistry (Plants)
  • Business Studies
  • Instructional Skills
  • Workplace Health & Safety
  • Horticulture I
  • Arboriculture I
  • Turf Care
  • Irrigation
  • Playground Design I
  • Recreation Marketing
  • Recreation Management-Human Resources,
  • Recreation Management -Financial/Clerical

      B. ELECTIVES (8)
Choices Include:

  • Landscaping I,
  • Landscaping II,
  • Recreation Facility Management I,
  • Recreation Facility Management II,
  • Amenity Horticulture I
  • Amenity Horticulture II
  • Sports Turf Management
  • Recreation Management -Policies & Procedures,
  • Plant Protection,
  • Engineering I,
  • Soil Management,
  • Irrigation Management,
  • Australian Native Plants I,
  • Horticulture II;
    and more!

Outlines of these modules and other modules may be found throughout the school's handbook or at our course website

2.     WORKSHOPS
You must complete two industry focussed, PBL based modules which are 100hrs in duration(or equivalent). Documentation that specifies what is required can be provided so that these requirements may be satisfied by working with a professional anywhere in the world. Ask for further information.

3.     INDUSTRY CONFERENCES/SEMINARS
Attendance at conferences, seminars etc totaling 100 hrs

4.     RESEARCH PROJECTS
Two research projects (2 X 100 hrs) must also be completed, which deal with different aspects of the workplace.

STUDY SEQUENCE
The modules are divided into stages. In stage 1, you study Biochemistry, Business Studies, Instructional Skills, and Workplace Health & Safety as your core electives. This stage is completed before workshops, research projects or other modules.The remaining core modules are then completed before commencing electives.

Note: Fees cover all tuition and "essential" texts.
They do not include fees for any Industry conferences or seminars which are attended.

Note: Course fee does not include exam fees - see EXAMS for more information