Qualification - Proficiency Award in Arboriculture VHT051
Study Theories and Practices of Tree Care Learn about aboriculture - the culture and management of trees. This 500 hour course blends practical experience in arboriculture with theoretical understanding. The course covers three core modules - Arboriculture I, Arboriculture II, and Trees for Rehabilitation. There is also a 200 hour industry/workplace project providing the student with practical applications of their knowledge. This component of the qualification may be achieved through relevant industry experience already acquired.
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Qualification - Advanced Certificate Applied Management (Arboriculture) VBS001
Improve Your Opportunities to Work as an Arborist This 900 hour course is aimed at those who wish to go into careers as managers or supervisors of workers in arboriculture. There are nine 100-hour modules in total, including a 200 hour workplace project. Students will need to arrange this themselves which makes it well suited to those who are currently working in arboriculture or landscaping or gardening positions which involve some tree care and maintenance. The four core units (which are common to all streams of this Advanced Certificate) cover office practices, business operations, management and marketing. The three specialist units of study relate to the selection, culture, maintenance and repair of trees with a further emphasis on other plants. It is a must for those looking to gain managerial work roles in this industry, or so as to branch into other areas of horticulture.
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Arboriculture Curriculum
What you need to learn, in order to work in the arboriculture industry.
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Arboriculture II BHT208
Learn Advanced Tree Care and Planning ·Develop your ability to manage trees beyond what is covered in our Arboriculture I course in order to minimise potential long-term tree problems. ·Learn about better tree selection, choosing trees for different soils, locations and climates, strengthening and improving the health of existing trees, and techniques used to better remove trees and stumps that must be taken away. This course will add to your tree knowledge and give you confidence when discussing planting plans and tree choices with clients. It will also help you to determine how a landscape could be improved with regards to the trees in it.
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Qualification - Certificate in Arboriculture VHT090
Learn Skills Needed to Work With Trees To work in the challenging and stimulating arboriculture industry you need fundamental knowledge and understanding of trees, their amenity value and their indisputable value to the environment. Such knowledge includes the maintenance and management of trees; tree assessment for health, monetary or environmental value, fundamentals of planting, transplanting, pruning, site planning, identification and treatment of pests diseases, nutritional and other disorders, tree surgery, after care and advice and tree removal. Arborists are there to encourage and maintain healthy, growing trees where at all possible; their work therefore has an important role in the community. This course will provide you with the skills and knowledge you need to get a foothold in the tree care industry.
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Arboriculture I BHT106
Learn How to Look After Trees Trees need proper maintenance in order to thrive. If left uncared for, trees are more prone to various environmental disorders as well as pests and diseases. This extremely comprehensive course develops your tree knowledge in terms of care and maintenance of trees. ·Broaden your understanding in the diagnosis and treatment of tree disorders - whether pests, diseases, nutritional or water problems, or something else. ·Learn about the standard tree surgery practices, how to prune and train both young and established trees, and appropriate safety measures to follow.
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Deciduous Trees BHT244
STUDY DECIDUOUS TREES ONLINE Tree Knowledge is the cornerstone of working in arboriculture, tree surgery, land rehabilitation or forestry. Deciduous Trees are widely planted, particularly in temperate and colder areas of the world. They are very important for both amenity horticulture and forestry. This course is a great foundation study for new or experienced horticulturists, landscapers, arborists, nursery workers, gardeners, parks managers; or anyone else concerned with the selection, propagation, care, maintenance or harvesting of deciduous trees
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Horticulture Courses Index Page
Directory of over 200 horticultural courses - hobby, certificate, diploma. Landscaping, crops, turf, nursery, plants, arboriculture
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Qualification - Certificate in Horticulture (Ornamental Horticulture) VHT002
Learn to Develop & Maintain Ornamental Gardens The course is designed to teach the basics of how to identify, grow, and maintain ornamental plants and gardens in any climate with emphasis placed on the plant varieties which are most valuable to gardens. Topics covered include garden maintenance, turf care, arboriculture, landscaping, and nursery work. The course is relevant for work in both public and private gardens. Choose this course to develop your skills, build a career or to improve your job and business prospects. The course provides initial training for anyone working, or intending to work in ornamental horticulture. The first half of the course focuses on general horticulture principles and second half is specifically related to ornamental horticulture.
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