Certificate in Grounds Management

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The objective of the course is to: develop general and broad based skills in horticultural practices and plant identification as well as in diagnosis and treatment of pest, disease and weed control problems. You will also gain skills in turf selection and maintenance to a required standard and learn about the management and improvement of soils for growing plants. Finally, you’ll have knowledge about the selection and operation of a variety of watering systems suitable for the irrigation of plants and turf in amenity horticulture.

Core Modules

These modules provide foundation knowledge for the Certificate in Grounds Management.

• Horticulture I
• Turf Care
• Sports Turf
• Management
• Turf Repair & Renovation

Elective Modules In addition to the core modules, students study any 2 of the following 6 modules.

• Irrigation (Gardens)
• Weed Control
• Plant Protection
• Landscaping I
• Soil Management
• Horticulture II

Assessment type: You will learn a variety of things, through a combination of reading, interacting with tutors and undertaking research. Each lesson culminates in an assignment which is submitted to the school, marked by the school's tutors and returned to you with any relevant suggestions, comments, and if necessary, extra reading.