Course CodeBHT007Fee CodePADuration (approx)500 hoursQualificationProficiency Award Proficiency Award in Horticulture Professional Development for garden staff and horticulturists Expand and deepen your horticultural expertise Flexible: choose what to study, where to study, when to study This award allows you to gain a qualification in an area that most benefits you. It is a great starting point for those who would like an entry level qualification. You could use this as credits towards further studies in the future, should you wish to pursue this further. Our academic staff can help you to choose the units that are most useful to you now and help to kick start your career in horticulture. Note: Course fee does not include exam fees (X3) Modules Core ModulesThese modules provide foundation knowledge for the Qualification - Proficiency Award In Horticulture. Industry Project I BIP000 Industry Project II BIP001 Elective ModulesIn addition to the core modules, students study any 3 of the following 60 modules. Acacias VHT114 Arboriculture I BHT106 Australian Natives I BHT113 Azaleas And Rhododendrons VHT106 Cacti And Succulent Culture VHT108 Carnivorous Plants VHT107 Cottage Garden Design BHT110 Fuchsias VHT112 Geraniums & Pelargoniums VHT113 Growing Camellias VHT109 Growing Grevilleas VHT118 Herb Culture BHT114 Horticultural Research A BHT118 Plants for Permaculture (Permaculture II) VSS105 Amenity Horticulture I BHT234 Amenity Horticulture II BHT235 Arboriculture II BHT208 Commercial Organic Vegetable Growing VHT241 Cut Flower Orchids VHT240 Deciduous Trees BHT224 Fruit Production -Temperate Climate BHT218 Garden Centre Management BHT255 Garden History BHT239 Green Walls and Roofs BHT256 Growing Lavender BHT228 Horticultural Research B BHT241 Hydroponic Management - Hydroponics II BHT213 Landscaping II BHT214 Landscaping III (Landscaping styles) BHT235 Medicinal Herbs BHT227 Natural Garden Design BHT215 Nut Production BHT219 Orchid Culture BHT232 Permaculture Systems BHT201 Plant Breeding BHT236 Plant Pathology BHT206 Playground Design BHT216 Project Management BBS201 Roses BHT231 Scented Plants BHT229 Seed Propagation BHT237 Tropical Plants BHT234 Viticulture BHT220 Wholesale Nursery Management BHT212 Berry Production BHT309 Bonsai BHT320 Bush Tucker Plants BHT328 Cut Flower Bulbs BHT317 Environmental Assessment BEN301 Horticultural Marketing BHT304 Horticultural Therapy BHT341 Interior Plants (Indoor Plants) BHT315 Irrigation Management (Horticulture) BHT305 Managing Notable Gardens BHT340 Operational Business Management I (Horticulture) BHT326 Operational Business Management II (Horticulture) BHT327 Organic Plant Culture BHT302 Perennials BHT316 Tissue Culture BHT306 Turf Repair And Renovation BHT303 Note that each module in the Qualification - Proficiency Award In Horticulture is a short course in its own right, and may be studied separately. WHO CAN BENEFIT FROM DOING THIS COURSE? Those looking for an entry into the horticulture industry Those working int the industry that lack qualifications Small horticutural business owners that want an entry level qualification Home garden enthusiasts who want to extend their knowledge