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Horticulture courses for the horticultural expert or gardening amateur. Biophilia, landscaping, permaculture, garden design, botany and much more. Studied online or by distance learning.

Long Courses

African Violets at ACS Garden

This online course requires 100 hours of study. Start at any time. Work at your own pace. Includes tutor support. The course covers: Introduction; Culture; Propagation; Pests & Disease; Light and its Effects; Greenhouse Culture; Ways to use African Violets; Special Assignment

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Acacias Course at ACS Garden

This online course requires 100 hours of study. Start at any time. Work at your own pace. Includes tutor support. The course covers: ⁠Physiology of Acacias; ⁠Culture; ⁠Propagation; ⁠Acacias in the Garden; ⁠Other uses of Acacias; ⁠Special Project

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Advanced Permaculture Course at ACS Garden

This online course requires 100 hours of study. Start at any time. Work at your own pace. Includes tutor support. The course covers: Evaluating Design Strategies; Understanding Patterns; Water; Earthworks; Humid Tropics; Dry Climate; Temperate to Cold Climates; Planning Work; Costing; Sustainable Systems

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Agronomy Introduction Course at ACS Garden

Online course requiring 100 hours of study. Start at any time. Work at your own pace. Includes tutor support. The course covers: Introduction to Agronomic Practices; Culture: What Influences Crop Growth; Crop Husbandry Practices; Seed and Seed Management; Arable Cereal and Broadleaf Crops; Harvesting; Crop Management: Special Project

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Agronomy II (Grains) Course at ACS Garden

This online course requires 100 hours of study. Start at any time. Self-paced. Includes tutor support. It covers: Introduction to Grains; Grain Growing and Processing; Wheat, Spelt, Triticosecale, Oats, Barley, Rye; Maize, Sorghum and Millet; Rice; Pulse Crops; Pseudo Cereals; Processing Grains for Human Consumption; Grains for Livestock Consumption

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Agronomy (Root Crops) Course at ACS Garden

Agronomy III (Root Crops) Course requiring 100 hours of study. Start anytime. Self-paced. Includes tutor support. Covers: Root Cropping and the Botany of Roots; Cultural Practices: Soil Management, Crop Scheduling, Soil Water, Weed Control, Pest Management; Potatoes; Carrots and Relatives; Turnips and Relatives; Beets; Taro, Yams and Sweet Potato; Other Root Crops; Harvest and Post-Harvest Management

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Agronomy Legumes Course at ACS Garden

This online course requires 100 hours of study. Start at any time. Work at your own pace. Includes tutor support. The course covers: Scope and Nature of Legume Cropping; Peas; Growing Beans; Growing Lentils; Growing Lupins; Growing Alfalfa; Soybeans; Growing Chickpeas; Other Legumes; Processing and Using Legumes

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Agronomy (Fibre Crops) Course at ACS Garden

Agronomy VI (Fibre Crops) Course requiring 100 hours of study. Start at any time. Work at your own pace. Tutor support. Covers: Lesson Summary; Scope and Nature of Fibre Crops; Cotton; Jute; Industrial Hemp; Sunn Hemp and Kenaf (Deccan Hemp); Flax; Leaf and Grass Fibre; Fruit Fibre - Coir; Fibre Processing and Fibre Future

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Alternative Energy Course at ACS Garden

This online course requires 100 hours of study. Start at any time. Work at your own pace. Includes tutor support. The course covers: Lesson Summary: Introduction: The Problems and the Energy Sources; Understanding Energy; Generating Electricity; Storage and Using Electricity; Non-Electric Systems; Energy Consumption; Energy Conservation; Converting to Alternative Systems

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Amenity Horticulture I at ACS Garden

Amenity Horticulture Course. 100 hour course. Start any time. Self-paced. Tutor support. The course covers: Nature and Scope of the Amenity Horticulture Industry; Global Variations: Nature and Scope of the Amenity Horticulture Industry in Different Countries; Benefits of Amenity Horticulture; Amenity Horticulture Management Options; Influences; Determining Best Practice; Preparing for the Future

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Amenity Horticulture II at ACS Garden

Amenity Horticulture II covering: Adapting Amenity Horticulture to Changing Needs; Macro Panning for Amenity Land Provision; Resources and Information; Social, Cultural and Environmental Impacts; Economic Impacts; Community Involvement; Developing a Management Plan. Requires 100 hours of study. Tutor support included. Self-paced course. Start anytime.

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Animal Welfare Online Course at ACS Garden

Animal Welfare Course covering: Psychology and Sentience; Managing Animal Welfare; Animal Protection Services, Rescue Services and Health Services; Animal Welfare for Pets, Work Animals, Animals in Sport, Farm Animals; Animal Welfare for Wildlife: Free and Captive. Requires 100 hours of study. Start any time. Self-paced. Includes tutor support.

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Applied Electronics Online Course at ACS Garden

This Applied Electronics Course covers: Electronics Linear, Analogue and Digital Electronics; Measuring Electricity; Passive components; Circuits; Other Components; Input and Output devices; Digital Electronics; Applications - Working with Electronics. This online course requires 100 hours of study. Start at any time. Work at your own pace. Includes tutor support.

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Applied Physics Advanced Course at ACS Garden

Applied Physics Advanced Course covering: Electromagnetic Induction; Power Generation and Transmission; Circular Motion and Gravitation; Engineering Physics – Rigid Bodies and Rotational Dynamics, Fluids and fluid dynamics; Relativity; Imaging Instrumentation and Medical Imaging; Fibre Optics; Engineering Physics in Construction. Approximately 100 hours of study. Start any time. Work at your own pace. Includes tutor support.

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Aquaculture Online Course at ACS Garden

Aquaculture Course covering: Introduction To Aquaculture; Production Systems - EP and IP; What Species To Farm; Trout; Barramundi; Bass; Freshwater Crayfish; Setting Up A Fish Farm; Fish Foods & Feeding; Harvesting. This online course requires 100 hours of study. Start at any time. Work at your own pace. Includes tutor support.

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Aquaponics Online Course at ACS Garden

Aquaponics course covering: Aquaponic System Options; Science of Animal and Plant Growth; Nutrition; Controlling Growth; Selecting and Managing Animal Production; Setting up Aquaculture Systems; Aquaponic Plant Culture; Managing an Aquaponics Venture; Troubleshooting. This online course requires 100 hours of study. Start at any time. Work at your own pace. Includes tutor support.

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Aquarium Management at ACS Garden

Aquarium Management course covering: Scope and Nature of Aquaria; The Water Ecosystem; Water Quality and Management; Equipment and System Design; Suitable Inhabitants for Your Aquarium; Fish Health and Diseases; Freshwater Tanks; Simple Saltwater Tanks; Maintenance; Breeding. This online course requires 100 hours of study. Start at any time. Work at your own pace. Includes tutor support.

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Arboriculture Introduction Course - Online at ACS Garden

Introduction to Arboriculture Course covering: Tree Biology; Soils In Relation To Trees; Diagnosing Tree Problems; Tree Surgery; Pruning Of Trees; Arboricultural Equipment; Workplace Health and Safety. This online course requires 100 hours of study. Start at any time. Work at your own pace. Includes tutor support.

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Arboriculture Advanced Course at ACS Garden

This course covers: Planting Techniques; Controlling Plant Problems; Strengthening Weak Trees; Controlling Damage Caused by Plants; Tree Felling and Stump Removal; Tolerant Plant Species; Establishing a Tree Plantation. This online course requires 100 hours of study. Start at any time. Work at your own pace. Includes tutor support.

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Aromatherapy Online Course at ACS Garden

Lesson Summary: Plant Identification; Introduction to Aromatherapy; Essential Oils; Safe Use of Essential Oils; Carriers; Growing and Harvesting Herbs for Essential Oil; Methods of Extraction; Hazardous Herbs and Oils. This online course requires 100 hours of study. Start at any time. Work at your own pace. Includes tutor support.

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Aromatherapy Health Applications Course at ACS Garden

Lesson Summary: Essential Oil Properties; Oil Extraction; The Physiology and Psychology of Aromatherapy; Applications of Aromatherapy; Aromatherapy Safety; Aromatherapy Treatment; Body Systems; Running Your Business. This online course requires 100 hours of study. Start at any time. Work at your own pace. Includes tutor support.

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Australian Native Ferns at ACS Garden

Australian Native Ferns Online Course includes: Introduction to Australian Native Ferns, their culture and propagation; Common varieties. Making the Best Use of Native Ferns; The course includes a special assignment. This online course requires 100 hours of study. Start any time. Work at your own pace. Includes tutor support.

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Australian Native Trees Online Course at ACS Garden

This online course covers: Culture and propagation; Important groups of native trees (excluding Eucalypts); Other Varieties; Making The Best Use of Native Trees; Special Assignment (on one selected plant or group). This online course requires 100 hours of study. Start at any time. Work at your own pace. Includes tutor support.

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Australian Native Plants Course at ACS Garden

Australian Natives Introductory course, covering: Cultural Techniques; Eucalypts; Native Trees; Acacias; Myrtaceous Australian Plants; Grevilleas; Ground Cover and Small Shrubs. Commercial Applications. This online course requires 100 hours of study. Start at any time. Work at your own pace. Includes tutor support.

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Australian Native Plants II Course at ACS Garden

Learn more about Australian Native Plants with this online course. Study - Growing conditions, heaths and similar plants, the daisy family, legumes, Monocotyledons and Commercial Applications: Growing Native Cut Flowers. Study time - approximately 100 hours. Start any time. Self-paced course. Tutor support.

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Azaleas And Rhododendrons Course at ACS Garden

Learn how to make the best use of azaleas and rhododendrons with this specialist course. The course covers culture and propagation, common and lesser grown varieties. This online course requires 100 hours of study. Start at any time. Work at your own pace. Includes tutor support.

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Berry Production Course at ACS Garden

Learn more about Berry Production with this online course. Study: Plant Identification System; Berry Characteristics; Lesser Grown Varieties; Propagating Berries; Weed Control and Irrigation; Harvesting and Marketing; Commercial Berry Growing. Approximately 100 hours of study. Start any time. Self-paced. Includes tutor support.

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Plant Biochemistry at ACS Garden

Study Plant Biochemistry. A 100 hour online course including: Lipids, Proteins & Carbohydrates; Enzymes & Hormones; Nitrogen & The Nitrogen Cycle; Photosynthesis & Respiration; Assimilation & Transpiration; Acidity & Alkalinity; Chemical Analysis; Biochemical Applications. Start – Anytime. Self-paced includes tutor support.

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Biochemistry II at ACS Garden

Advanced Biochemistry course covering: Introduction to Biochemical Molecules; Amino Acids; Structure of Proteins; Protein Dynamics; Sugars, Polysaccharides, Lipids, Membranes, Enzymes, Vitamins and Hormones; DNA and RNA; Laboratory Techniques. Delivery – Online, E-Learning or Paper. Duration – 100 hours. Start – Anytime. Self-paced includes tutor support.

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Biochemistry III - Plant Processes at ACS Garden

Biochemistry course focussing on plant processes. The course covers: Introduction; Glycolysis; Movement Through Membranes; Electron Transport and Oxidative; Phosphorylation; Sugar and Polysaccharide Metabolism; Lipid Metabolism; Photosynthesis; Nucleotide Metabolism; Enzyme Activity; Reproductive Processes in Plants; Other Processes. Duration – 100 hours. Start – Anytime. Self-paced includes tutor support.

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Biophilic Landscaping at ACS Garden

Biophilic Landscaping course covering: Relationship between Outdoor Environments and Human Well-being; Design, Patterns and Principles in Urban Design; Landscape Components; Providing Services to People; Affecting the Individual, Environmental and Climatic Conditions; Assessing and Analysing Existing Landscapes; Integrating Biophilic Design into Existing Landscape; Urban Development. Delivery – Online, E-Learning, Paper. Duration – 100 hours. Start – Anytime. Self-paced includes tutor support.

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Birdkeeping Course at ACS Garden

Study birdkeeping and find out more about: Scope and Nature of Bird Care; Breeds; Housing Birds; Feed and feeding; Health Management; Bird Behaviour and Training; Breeding; Working in the Bird Industry. Delivery – Online, E-Learning or Paper. Duration – 100 hours. Start – Anytime. Self-paced includes tutor support.

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Bonsai Course at ACS Garden

Study bonsai. The course covers: Propagation; Plants for Bonsai; Bonsai Styles and Techniques; Creating Bonsai; Bonsai Culture and Maintenance; Landscaping Principles for Bonsai; Special Project. Delivery – Online, E-Learning or Paper. Duration – 100 hours. Start – Anytime. Self-paced includes tutor support.

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Botany I Course at ACS Garden

Introduction to Botany Course covering: Taxonomic Classification of Plants; Cells and Tissues; Specific Vegetative Parts of a Plant; Flowers and Fruit; Seed and Developing Embryo; Photosynthesis and Growing Plants; Respiration; Role of Water; Movement of Water and Assimilates through a Plant; Effects of Tropisms and Other Growth Movements. Online, E-Learning or Paper. Duration – 100 hours. Start – Anytime. Self-paced includes tutor support.

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Botany II at ACS Garden

Botany course II covering: Flower physiology; Phytochrome; Photoperiodism; Control of flower bud initiation and development; Dormancy; Effects of plant associations and competition; Respiration and post harvest physiology; Post harvest storage, transport, retailing and shelf life; Endogenous and synthetic growth regulators; Risks involved with plant growth manipulation. Delivery – Online, E-Learning or Paper. Duration – 100 hours. Start – Anytime. Self-paced. Includes Tutor Support

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Brick, Stone and Concrete Masonry at ACS Garden

Course covers: Scope and Nature of Masonry; Cement, Concrete; Construction Method and Structural Considerations; Working with Brick; Working with Stone; Fireplaces, Chimneys and Barbecues; Landscape Applications & Hybrid construction; Repair and Miscellaneous Work; Building Applications - houses, farm and commercial buildings. Delivery – Online, E-Learning or Paper. Duration – 100 hours. Start – Anytime. Self-paced. Includes Tutor Support.

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Cacti and Succulent Culture at ACS Garden

Cacti and Succulent Remote Learning Course covering: Introduction; Culture A; Propagation; Using Cacti & Succulents; Culture B; Cacti developing your plant knowledge; Succulents developing your plant knowledge; Special Project. Delivery – Online, E-Learning or Paper. Duration – 100 hours. Start – Anytime. Self-paced. Includes Tutor Support

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Carnivorous Plants at ACS Garden

Carnivorous Plants Remote Learning course covering: Introduction; Culture; Propagation and Container Growing; Culture; Propagation and Container Growing; Pitchers and Sundews; Other Important Groups; Lesser Grown Varieties of Carnivorous Plants; Australian Droseras; Growing and Using Carnivorous Plants; Special Assignment. Delivery – Online, E-Learning or Paper. Duration – 100 hours. Start – Anytime
Self-paced. Includes Tutor Support

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Climate Science at ACS Garden

Climate Science Course by Remote Learning. Covering: Nature and Scope of Climatology; Weather Science Foundations; Circulation Patterns; Climate Classifications & Patterns; Atmospheric Dynamics; Climate Changes; Applications of Climate Science; Climatology Problem Based Learning Project. Delivery – Online, E-Learning or Paper. Duration – 100 hours. Start – Anytime. Self-paced. Includes Tutor Support

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Climate Science II - Forecasting Weather at ACS Garden

Learn more about forecasting the weather. Useful for agricultural and horticultural purposes. Lesson Summary: What to Measure; Tools for forecasting; Types of Forecasting; Weather Models; Predicting Temperature; Predicting Rain; Air Conditions; Practical Applications. Delivery – Online, E-Learning or Paper. Duration – 100 hours. Start – Anytime. Self-paced. Includes Tutor Support

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Commercial Organic Vegetable Growing at ACS Garden

Study how to grow organic vegetables commercially. Lesson Summary: Introduction; Cultivation and Planting; Soils and Nutrition; Soil Management; Review of Major Vegetable Varieties; Pests and Disease; Seed; Greenhouse Growing; Lesser Grown Varieties and Herbs; Irrigation; Mulching and Weeds; Harvesting and Marketing. Delivery – Online, E-Learning or Paper. Duration – 100 hours. Start – Anytime. Self-paced. Includes Tutor Support

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Commercial Vegetable Production at ACS Garden

Course to study how to grow vegetables commercially. Lesson Summary: Introduction to Vegetable Growing; Cultural Practices for Vegetables; Pest, Disease & Weed Control; Hydroponic and Greenhouse Growing; Growing Selected Vegetable Varieties; Irrigation; Harvest & Post-Harvest; Marketing Vegetables. Delivery – Online, E-Learning or Paper. Duration – 100 hours. Start – Anytime. Self-paced. Includes Tutor Support

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Conifers Course at ACS Garden

Specialist course focussing on Conifers. Lessons cover: Introduction; Culture; Trees; Common Medium Size Shrubs; Small Shrubs; Australian Native Conifers; Rarer Conifers; Using Conifers; Landscaping with Conifers. Delivery – Online, E-Learning or Paper. Duration – 100 hours. Start – Anytime. Self-paced. Includes Tutor Support.

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Cottage Garden Design Course at ACS Garden

Online course focussing on cottage garden design. The course covers: Introduction to Cottage Gardens; History of Cottage Gardens; Design Techniques and Drawing Plans; Plants for Cottage Gardens; Planting Design in Cottage Gardens; Landscape Features and Components; Cottage Gardens Today; Special Assignment. Delivery – Online, E-Learning or Paper. Duration – 100 hours. Start – Anytime. Self-paced. Includes Tutor Support.

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Outdoor Plant Production Course (Crops I) at ACS Garden

Outdoor plant production course, focussing on: Crop Production Systems; Organic Crop Production; Soil and Nutrition; Nursery Stock Production; Tree Fruit Production; Soft Fruits Production; Vegetable Production; Cut Flower Production; Herbs, Nuts and Miscellaneous Crops; Crop Production Risk Assessment. Delivery – Online, E-Learning or Paper. Duration – 100 hours. Start – Anytime. Self-paced. Includes Tutor Support.

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Culinary Herb Growing Specialist Course at ACS Garden

A specialist online culinary herbs course, focussing on the culture and growing of culinary herbs. And: Cooking With Herbs; Most Commonly Grown Varieties; Other Important Groups; The Lesser Grown Varieties; Special Assignment. Delivery – Online, E-Learning or Paper. Duration – 100 hours. Start – Anytime. Self-paced. Includes Tutor Support.

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Cut Flower Bulb Production Course at ACS Garden

Study Cut Flower Bulb Production and learn more about: Cultural Practices; Flower Initiation & Development; Pest & Disease Control; Managing Yield, Greenhouse Culture; Management, Harvest & Post Harvest; Gladiolus and Liliums; Narcissus; Iris; Other Bulbs. Delivery – Online, E-Learning or Paper. Duration – 100 hours. Start – Anytime. Self-paced. Includes Tutor Support.

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Cut Flower Orchid Course at ACS Garden

Cut Flower Orchids course. This online course focusses om: Introduction; Culture; Propagation A; Propagation B (Tissue Culture); Greenhouse Management A; Greenhouse Management B; Pest and Disease Control & Identification; Management, Harvest and Post-Harvest; Marketing; Detailed study of one species or group of orchids. Delivery – Online, E-Learning or Paper. Duration – 100 hours. Start – Anytime. Self-paced. Includes Tutor Support.

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Effective Horticultural Communication Course at ACS Garden

Often, gardeners, growers and nursery workers have an abundance of passion and horticultural skill, but are let down by their communication skills, leading to inefficiencies. This CPD course will refresh your skills and improve your communication in the horticultural industry. Requires 10 hours of study. Remote learning. Self-study. Start anytime.

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Seed Management Course at ACS Garden

Seed Management course covering - techniques for harvesting, handling and storage, all types of seed from vegetables and flowers to trees, shrubs and agronomic crops.
A training program for some. Professional development for others. Study - Biology of seed, and seed germination; Seed collection and cleaning techniques; Storage.

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Cut Flower Production Course at ACS Garden

Learn more about cut flower production. The lessons cover: Introduction to Cut Flower Production; Soils and Nutrition; Cultural Practices; Flower Initiation and Development; Pest and Disease Control; Australian Natives and Related Plants; Greenhouse Culture; Harvest and Post Harvest; Developing a Production Plan; Export Marketing. Delivery – Online, E-Learning or Paper. Duration – 100 hours. Start – Anytime. Self-paced. Includes Tutor Support

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Cutting Propagation Course at ACS Garden

An online training course in cutting propagation, the course covers: Introduction; Stem cuttings; Non-stem cuttings; Materials and Equipment; Growing Media; Factors affecting Rooting; Setting up a Propagation Area; Management of Cutting Crops. Delivery – Online, E-Learning or Paper. Duration – 100 hours. Start – Anytime. Self-paced. Includes Tutor Support

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Deciduous Trees Course at ACS Garden

A specialist arboriculture and horticultural course focussing on deciduous trees. The course includes lessons on: Introduction; Maple (Acer); Birch (Betula); Ash ;(Fraxinus); Oak (Quercus); Prunus; Other Deciduous Trees; Special Project. Delivery – Online, E-Learning or Paper. Duration – 100 hours. Start – Anytime. Self-paced. Includes Tutor Support

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Environmental Assessment Course at ACS Garden

Learn more about environmental assessment with this online training course. The lessons cover: Introduction to Environmental Assessment; Overview of Environments Assessment; International Environmental Law; Domestic Environmental Law; Types of Environmental Assessments; The Design and Process of Environmental Assessment; Writing Environmental Reports; Research Project. Delivery – Online, E-Learning or Paper. Duration – 100 hours. Start – Anytime. Self-paced. Includes Tutor Support.

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Environmental Waste Management at ACS Garden

Environmental Waste Management course, studied by remote learning. Lessons cover: Domestic Waste; Street Cleaning & Disposal Of Refuse; Industrial Waste; Toxic and Nuclear Waste; Water Quality and Treatment; Recycling Waste. Delivery – Online, E-Learning or Paper. Duration – 100 hours. Start – Anytime. Self-paced. Includes Tutor Support

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Greenhouse Management at ACS Garden

Remote learning course in Greenhouse Management. Lessons cover: Types of Greenhouses; Growing Systems and Equipment; Pest and Disease Management in Greenhouses; Temperature Management; Water Management; Nutrition Management; Managing Light; Managing Gasses; Automation and Robotic Applications for Greenhouse Production. Delivery – Online, E-Learning or Paper. Duration – 100 hours. Start – Anytime. Self-paced. Includes Tutor Support

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Farm Tourism Course at ACS Garden

Study Farm Tourism by remote learning. Lessons cover: The Scope and Nature of Rural and Agricultural Tourism; Creating an Agritourism Setting; Managing an Agritourism Business; Agricultural Tourism Accommodation; Designing and Conducting Tours and Activities; Agritourism Events; Marketing and Promoting an Agritourism Business; Special Project. Delivery – Online, E-Learning or Paper. Duration – 100 hours. Start – Anytime. Self-paced. Includes Tutor Support

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Ferns Course at ACS Garden

Specialist horticultural course focussing on ferns. Lessons cover: Introduction; Culture; Propagation; The Most Commonly Grown Varieties; Other Important Groups; Other Varieties; Making the best use of these Plants; Special Assignment. Delivery – Online, E-Learning or Paper. Duration – 100 hours. Start – Anytime. Self-paced. Includes Tutor Support

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Green Walls and Roofs at ACS Garden

Vertical Gardening and Farming course. Lessons cover: Construction of Functional and Appropriate Vertical and Roof Gardens; Climbing Plants and Structures for Climbing; Plants Suited to Roof and Vertical Gardens; Container Growing; Maintenance - Watering, Pest Control; Landscaping – Roof and Vertical Gardens. Delivery – Online, E-Learning or Paper. Duration – 100 hours. Start – Anytime. Self-paced. Includes Tutor Support.

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Forage Management Remote Learning Course at ACS Garden

Remote learning Forage Management course covering: Scope and Nature of Forage Resources; Grassland Species and Ecosystems; Fodder Trees & Shrubs; Forage Establishment; Forage Management; Forage Quality and Use; Forage (animal) related disorders; Preserving Forage as Hay & Silage. Delivery – Online, E-Learning or Paper. Duration – 100 hours. Start – Anytime. Self-paced. Includes Tutor Support.

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Forestry Foundation Remote Learning Course at ACS Garden

Forestry Foundations Remote learning course. Lessons include: Scope and Nature of Forestry. Concepts and Fundamentals; Timber and Forest Products; Harvesting; Milling and Processing; Plantation and Forestry Management; Conservation and Restoration Forestry; Agroforestry; Urban Forestry; Project: Planning a Commercial Timber Production. Delivery – Online, E-Learning or Paper. Duration – 100 hours. Start – Anytime. Self-paced. Includes Tutor Support.

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Fruit Production (Warm Climate) Distance Learning Course at ACS Garden

Fruit Production in a Warm Climate course. Lessons cover: Introduction To Warm Climate Fruit Growing; Establishing An Orchard; General Cultural Practices; Tree Fruits; Nuts, Vines and Berries; Citrus and other Fruits; Cultural Management Of A Fruit Plantation or Orchard; Marketing Your Produce. Delivery – Online, E-Learning or Paper. Duration – 100 hours. Start – Anytime. Self-paced. Includes Tutor Support.

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Fruit Production (Temperate Climate) Distance Learning Course at ACS Garden

Study Fruit Production in a Temperate Climate. Lessons include: Introduction to Temperate Fruit Growing; Establishing an Orchard; General Cultural Practices; Tree Fruits; Vines, Nuts and Berries; Citrus; Cultural Management of a Fruit Plantation or Orchard; Marketing Your Produce. Delivery – Online, E-Learning or Paper. Duration – 100 hours. Start – Anytime. Self-paced. Includes Tutor Support.

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Fuchsias Distance Learning Course at ACS Garden

Become an expert in Fuchsias. In this remote learning course, lessons cover: Introduction; Culture; Propagation; The Most Commonly Grown Varieties; Other Important Groups; The Lesser Grown Varieties; Making the Best Use of Fuchsias; Special Assignment - On one selected plant or group. Delivery – Online, E-Learning or Paper. Duration – 100 hours. Start – Anytime. Self-paced. Includes Tutor Support.

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Garden Centre Management Distance Learning Course at ACS Garden

Study Garden Centre Management by distance learning. Lessons cover: Plant Identification; Plant Health; Stock Maintenance and Quality Control; Display and Display Techniques; Garden Product Knowledge I; Garden Product Knowledge II; Indoor Plants; Container Stock; Seedlings, Bulbs, Herbs and Perennials; Deciduous Trees, Fruit, Nuts and Berries; Marketing; Management. Delivery – Online, E-Learning or Paper. Duration – 100 hours. Start – Anytime. Self-paced. Includes Tutor Support.

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Garden History Distance Learning Course at ACS Garden

Learn more about garden history with this detailed course. Lessons cover: Introduction; Development of Private Gardens, Public and Commercial Landscapes; Great Gardens & Gardeners of the World; People who Influenced Gardens; Globalisation of Gardens; Modern Garden Conservation; The Role of Organisations in Garden Conservation. Delivery – Online, E-Learning or Paper. Duration – 100 hours. Start – Anytime. Self-paced. Includes Tutor Support.

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Garden Maintenance Distance Learning Course at ACS Garden

Study garden maintenance by distance learning. Lessons include: Introduction Planning and managing a garden; Garden Furnishings and Machinery; Feeding Plants; Weed Control; Weedicides; Natural Pest Control; Chemical Pest Control; Turf Management; Irrigation; Maintenance of Plants. Delivery – Online, E-Learning or Paper. Duration – 100 hours. Start – Anytime. Self-paced. Includes Tutor Support.

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Garden Tourism Distance Learning Course at ACS Garden

Garden Tourism Remote Learning course. Lessons include: Scope And Nature Of Garden Tourism; Garden Destinations; Creating And Managing A Destination; Garden Events; Creating and Managing Garden Events; Garden Activities; Garden Tours; Conducting Garden Tours; Marketing Garden Tourism. Delivery – Online, E-Learning or Paper. Duration – 100 hours. Start – Anytime. Self-paced. Includes Tutor Support.

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Gardening with Tropical Plants Distance Learning Course at ACS Garden

Become a tropical plant expert. Lessons cover: Introduction; Plant Cultural Practices; Tropical Annuals, Perennials, Bulbous Plants, Bamboos and Lawns; Ornamental Gingers, Heliconias, Palms, Palm Like Plants, Shrubs, Trees, Climbers, Orchids, Ferns, Bromeliads, Tropical Herbs, Vegetables, Fruit, Growing Tropical Plants Outside of the Tropics; Landscaping. Online, E-Learning or Paper. Duration – 100 hours. Start – Anytime. Self-paced. Tutor Support.

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Genetic Applications in Horticulture and Agriculture Course at ACS Garden

The course covers: Inheritance Patterns and Non-Mendelian Genetics; Genetic Foundations; Genetic Technologies; Complex Genetic Inheritance; Epigenetics; Genetic Modification; Genome Editing and Ethical Considerations; Genomics and Crop Development; Genomics and Livestock Development; Genomics and Human Health. Delivery – Online, E-Learning or Paper. Duration – 100 hours. Start – Anytime. Self-paced. Includes Tutor Support.

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Genetics Distance Learning Course at ACS Garden

Study Genetics by distance learning. Lessons cover: Introduction to Genetics; Cells, Organelles and Cell Division; Interaction between Chromosomes; Interaction between Genes; Genetic Chemistry; Mutations; DNA Repair and Recombination; Developmental Genetics; Population Genetics; Applied Genetics. Delivery – Online, E-Learning or Paper. Duration – 100 hours. Start – Anytime. Self-paced. Includes Tutor Support.

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Geology Course at ACS Garden

This Geology course covers: Introduction To Geology; Types Of Rocks; Structural Geology; Minerals; Geobiology; Geophysics; Geochemistry; Groundwater Hydrology; Applied Geology. Delivery – Online, E-Learning or Paper. Duration – 100 hours. Start – Anytime. Self-paced. Includes Tutor Support.

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Geraniums & Pelargoniums Distance Learning Course at ACS Garden

Become a geranium and pelagonium specialist with this online horticultural course. Lessons cover: Introduction; Culture; Propagation; Using Geraniums & Pelargoniums; Pest & Disease; Irrigation; Greenhouse Management; Special Project; A research project into one major group such as species geraniums or pelargoniums. Delivery – Online, E-Learning or Paper. Duration – 100 hours. Start – Anytime. Self-paced. Includes Tutor Support.

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Goat Husbandry Distance Learning Course at ACS Garden

Study Goat Husbandry by distance learning. Lessons cover: Nature and Scope of Goat Production; Goat Breeds and Breeding; Feeds and Nutrition; Health Management; General Husbandry - Housing, Fencing, Grooming; Kids and Kidding; Dairy Production; Goat Farm Management. Delivery – Online, E-Learning or Paper. Duration – 100 hours. Start – Anytime. Self-paced. Includes Tutor Support.

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Growing Annuals Course at ACS Garden

This Growing Annuals course has eight lessons covering - Introduction, plant identification, physiology, culture; Propagation; Growing Annuals in hydroponics; Pest and Disease; Irrigation; Greenhouses; Flower Beds; Harvest, Post Harvest and Quality. You can start the course at any time and work at your own pace. Study by remote learning with tutor support.

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Herb Introductory Course at ACS Garden

This course has 6 lessons covering: Introduction to Herbs, Herb Gardening, What to Grow with What, Growing and Harvesting Herbs, Cooking with Herbs, Herbs for Fragrance, Health and Beauty. This tutor supported course can be studied online, by e-learning or printed notes. It requires around 100 hours of study. You can start any time and work at your own pace.

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Home Fruit Growing Course at ACS Garden

This course has 6 lessons covering: Introduction; Soils; Site; Preparation and Planning; General Cultural Practices; Tree Fruits; Nuts and Vines; Berries. This tutor supported course can be studied online, by e-learning or printed notes. It requires around 100 hours of study. You can start any time and work at your own pace.

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Home Garden Expert Course at ACS Garden

This course covers - Basic Plant Identification and Culture, Soils, Nutrition, Pests, Weeds, Landscaping, Propagation, Lawns, Indoor Gardening, Kitchen Gardens. Includes tutor support. Study online, by e-learning or printed notes. It requires around 100 hours of study. You can start any time and work at your own pace.

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Home Hydroponics Online Course at ACS Garden

Study Home Hydroponics and learn: Introduction to Hydroponics; Plant Growth; Basic Chemistry; Nutrition and Nutrient Solutions; Medi; Types of Systems; System Desig; Problems; Plant Culture; Solid Media vs Water Culture; Growing Vegetables and cut flower. Tutor support course. Study online, elearning or printed notes. Duration - 100 hour. Self-paced. Start anytime.

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Home Propagation Online Course at ACS Garden

Study home propagation over 9 lessons - Methods of Propagation, Propagating Structures, Techniques, Materials Seed Propagation, Cutting Propagation Propagating Techniques, Budding and Grafting, Propagating Specific Plants, Layout and Organisation of Propagating Area. Duration - 100 hours. Start - anytime. Selfpaced course. Includes tutor support.

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Home Vegetable Growing Distance Learning Course at ACS Garden

This course has 8 lessons covering: Introduction; Cultivation and Planting; Review of Major Vegetable Varieties; Pest, Disease and Weed Control; Hydroponic and Greenhouse Growing; Lesser Grown Varieties and Herbs; Irrigation; Harvesting; Storing and Using Vegetables. Duration – 100 hours. Includes Tutor Support. Study online, e-learning or printed notes. Start any time. Self-paced course.

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Horticultural Marketing Remote Learning Course at ACS Garden

This course has 7 lessons covering: Introduction to Horticultural Marketing, horticultural marketing processes, horticultural marketing methods, customer service, horticultural marketing research, developing an advertising programme, developing a horticultural marketing strategy. Duration – 100 hours. Includes Tutor Support. Study online, e-learning or printed notes. Start any time. Self-paced course.

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Introduction to Horticultural Research By Distance Learning at ACS Garden

An introduction to horticultural research over seven lessons. Determining research needs, searching for information, research methods, using statistics, conducting statistical research, research reports, reporting on a research project. Duration – 100 hours. Includes Tutor Support. Study online, e-learning or printed notes. Start any time. Self-paced course

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Advanced Horticultural Research Course at ACS Garden

Advanced horticultural research course covering - identifying research issues determining research priorities acquisition of technical information specialised research techniques research planning and designing statistics conducting research writing reports Duration – 100 hours Includes Tutor Support Study online, e-learning or printed notes. Start any time. Self-paced course

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Horticultural Resource Management at ACS Garden

Horticultural Resource Management course covering - horticultural business structure, management practices, horticulture and the law, staff management, supervision, financial management, improving plant varieties, productivity and risk, managing physical resources, developing a horticultural business plan. Duration – 100 hours. Includes Tutor Support. Study online, e-learning or printed notes. Start any time. Self-paced course.

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Horticultural Therapy at ACS Garden

Creating a Therapeutic Garden. Learn about horticultural Therapy. Communication, Teaching and Counselling Skills. Risk Management, Hygiene, Risks to be Considered in a Therapy Situation. Accessibility. Vegetables, Propagation, Fruit, Herbs, Growing in Containers - Vertical Gardens, Pots, Hydroponics.

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Horticulture I - Introduction to Horticulture at ACS Garden

A comprehensive horticulture foundation course. Gain technical skills in plant identification, soils, nutrition, pest and weed control, landscaping and propagation, planting, water management, garden maintenance and weeds, plant diseases, pruning, lawns and arboriculture.

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Hydroponic Management Course (Hydroponics II) at ACS Garden

Study hydroponics management. Learn to run a hydroponic trial, plan, implement and manage growing crops; including tomatoes, capsicum, salad greens, cucurbits, strawberries, roses, carnations and orchids. Study harvest and post-harvest.

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Introduction to Hydroponics at ACS Garden

Introduction to Hydroponics Course - study systems aggregate culture, rockwool, and nutrient film technique; plant growth & culture, nutrients, greenhouses, vegetables, flowers, etc.

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Managing Hydroponics Systems (Hydroponics III) at ACS Garden

Learn to manage equipment, water and nutrients for improved hydroponic production in a commercial hydroponic farm or even home hydroponic system. Study Nutrient Solution Composition and Management. Compare Organic and Non Organic Hydroponics. Explore different ways of constructing a system.

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Innovation Management at ACS Garden

Innovation is important for businesses because it is a key part of remaining agile in ever-changing environments. This is especially important as we move into more technologically demanding times where competition may grow rapidly. Studying the innovation process enables us to Identify customer needs. Observe trends. Develop competencies. Obtain finances.

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Interior Plants at ACS Garden

Learn to grow indoor plants by distance learning. Learn gardening, landscaping, propagation, identification etc. Study Horticulture, Gardening, taxonomy and plantsmanship. Learn about plant culture, flowering plants, foliage plants, herbs, vines, the interior plantscaping industry.

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Introduction to Ecology at ACS Garden

The course covers a range of essential ecologically-based subjects. It explores Behavioural ecology, Population ecology, Community ecology, and Ecosystem ecology. It also delves into information on several different biomes - large, naturally occurring communities of flora and/or fauna adapted to the conditions in which they occur.

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Invertebrate Animals at ACS Garden

Study Invertebrate Animals. Learn about the different types of invertebrates - from microscopic invertebrates to more common types of insect. Lessons cover Scope and Nature of Invertebrate Animals. Microscopic Animals. Worms and Worm Like Animals. Sponges, Corals, Anemones, Jellyfish. Molluscs and Echinoderms. Arthropods. Insects.

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Crop Irrigation Course at ACS Garden

Understand the theoretical and practical aspects of crop irrigation systems. Study the design and maintenance of crop irrigation systems. Learn to design, install, maintain, operate and evaluate simple irrigation systems.

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Irrigating Gardens at ACS Garden

Correct watering is an essential part of garden maintenance, particular for large established gardens. Students gain valuable skills and knowledge in all areas of irrigation management for gardens. Learn to Correctly estimate irrigation requirements. Select the best irrigation system. Design the right system. Understand pumps and filters.

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Horticultural Irrigation Management at ACS Garden

Study Horticulture Irrigation Management. Learn about Ways to optimise water efficiency. Scheduling irrigation for nurseries, gardens, turf and horticultural crops. Drainage system design. Operating irrigation controllers. Managing system maintenance. Managing fertigation. Evaluating irrigation designs. Design of different systems. Specifically designed to develop your skills in larger scale systems.

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Landscape Construction at ACS Garden

Develop skills in the practicalities of building a garden landscape. Develop your knowledge of how to construct or build a landscape - as distinct from designing a landscape. Learn to construct or build a garden. Understanding landscape plans and make different landscaping features.

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Landscaping For Home Gardens at ACS Garden

Study landscaping for home gardens. Ten lessons cover Designing Gardens, Styles of Gardens, Drawing Plans - Designing Gardens, Understanding Soils, Basic Landscape Construction, Weeds & Pests. Planting and Pruning, Lawns, paving and other surfacing, Garden Features, Developing Your Garden - Special Project

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Landscaping I - Introduction to Landscaping at ACS Garden

Develop the skills to help you design and create gardens. Study this course to Learn the principles that underpin garden and landscape design and use them to design a garden. Understand how to use different garden components to create varying effects. Discover how garden styles have evolved over the centuries.

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Soil Management in Horticulture at ACS Garden

Manage the soil for the benefit of the crop and the broader ecosystem. Learn to investigate soil and its characteristics in relation to plant growth. Learn to manage and manipulate soil without causing damage. Understand methods on how to improve soil and modify it to grow specific crops.

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Soil Microbiome Management at ACS Garden

Manage Soils for an Improved and Sustainable Microbiome. Learn the Soil Microbiome, Analysing the Soil Microbiome Status. Measurement vs. Monitoring in Soil Biology. Human Impact on Microbiomes. Land Development and Urbanisation. Soil Substrates and Additives. Conventional vs Organic Soil Management. Plant Interactions. Pest and Disease Interactions. Soil Regeneration Practices.

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Sports Turf Management at ACS Garden

Study sports turf management - specialise in the selection, application and maintenance of turf for the sporting environment. Develop your ability to manage the maintenance of different types of sports turf. Learn about looking after golf courses, bowling greens, playing fields, cricket wickets and other sporting facilities.

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Tissue Culture at ACS Garden

Learn About the Elements and Methods of Tissue Culture (Micropropagation). Learn micropropagation techniques. Understand plant hormones. Review plant nutrition. Develop knowledge of this increasingly used propagation method. Tissue culture involves growing plants from very small sections (sometimes microscopic) in a laboratory.

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Trees for Reafforestation Distance Learning Course at ACS Garden

Reafforestation course. Study environmental systems and landscape rehabilitation. Propagation. Plant establishment. Approaches To Land Rehabilitation. Ecology Of Soils And Plant Health. Seed Propagation Techniques. Propagation And Nursery Stock. Dealing With Chemical Problems. Physical Plant Effects On Degraded Sites. Plant Establishment Programs. Hostile Environments. Rehabilitating Degraded Sites.

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Tropical Plants Course at ACS Garden

Learn to Identify and Grow Tropical Plants. Grow plants in warm places or in protected places such as greenhouses and inside homes or offices. Study to grow Tropical Plants. Learn gardening, landscaping, propagation, identification etc. Covers annuals, perennials, bulbs, gingers, palms, trees, shrubs, edibles and more.

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Turf Care Course at ACS Garden

A comprehensive introduction to the identification, selection, culture and management of turf – for recreational, commercial and home use. Learn about grass physiology, turf establishment, soils, problems, pests and diseases, maintenance techniques, irrigation, playing fields and bowling greens, managing established turfs, establishing ornamental turfs.

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Turf Grasses Distance Learning Course at ACS Garden

Learn about grasses to help you to make better choices about what cultivars to use and how to treat them in a lawn or turf - saving time and money. Create a turf that is far better fitted to its purpose. Choose the cultivars you use more wisely.

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Turf Repair and Renovation Distance Learning Course at ACS Garden

Learn about industry practices for turf repairs and renovating damaged turf. Recognise symptoms of poor turf health, carry out inspections, turf cultivation and techniques for improving the health of turf. Know the different tools and equipment available and selecting the correct tools for the job, weed control using different techniques.

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Growing Camellias Distance Learning Course at ACS Garden

Develop your understanding of soils, feeding, watering, pruning, planting methods, pest & disease control, propagation, & more. Improve your ability to identify different varieties (both common and uncommon), and how to use camellias to achieve desired landscape effects. This is a course for amateurs and professionals.

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Growing Carnations Remote Learning Course at ACS Garden

Understand the botany and taxonomy of carnations. Explore cultivars to grow. Learn about different techniques from in ground to hydroponics, in greenhouses and the open. Eight lessons cover – introduction, culture, propagation, hydroponics, pest and disease, irrigation, greenhouse management, harvest, post-harvest and quality control.

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Growing Grain Crops Distance Learning Course at ACS Garden

Study this course to expand your understanding of types of grains and their growing requirements. Produce better crops and eliminate the risks associated with poor growing schedules and production practices. Discover farm structures and resources required for grain production. Develop your knowledge of different production systems.

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Growing Grevilleas Distance Learning Course at ACS Garden

Learn about growing grevilleas over eight lessons covering introduction, propagation, culture, commonly grown varieties, important groups, other varieties, making the best use of grevilleas, special project. Become a Grevillea Expert. This is a course for amateurs and professionals; plant collectors and breeders, nurserymen, botanists, landscapers, gardeners and horticulturists.

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Growing Iris Distance Learning Course at ACS Garden

Learn about the iris, how to grow them to achieve optimum results and the identification of different varieties of irises. Significant sections are included on landscaping with irises, hybridisation and propagation, harvest, post-harvest treatments, achieving and assessing quality, and exhibiting the flowers.

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Growing Lavender Distance Learning Course at ACS Garden

Lavender growing course covering introduction, soils, fertilisers, nutrition, cultural techniques, propagation, commercial alternatives, review, selection and breeding of lavender, plant knowledge, harvesting, postharvest treatment and storage, processing and making lavender products, marketing lavender.

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Herb Culture Distance Learning Course at ACS Garden

Study this course to discover how to propagate and grow lots of different kinds of herbs. Understand the key principles of herb culture. Manage problems when growing herbs. Successfully grow herbs in gardens, landscapes, farms, etc. A useful course for the enthusiastic amateur or professional.

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Animals In a Permaculture System (Permaculture III) Distance Learning Course at ACS Garden

Understand the principles of animals in a permaculture system over eight lessons covering integrating animals into a permaculture system, the role of insects and small animals, poultry, beekeeping, grazing animals, managing larger livestock and wildlife, aquaculture production systems and aquaculture species.

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Property Management in Permaculture (Permaculture IV) Distance Learning Course at ACS Garden

Better manage permaculture landscapes. Advanced CPD Course. Learn about buildings in permaculture design, waste disposal methods suitable for permaculture systems, the role of recycling in modern society, water irrigation techniques, the preparation of development and management plans. Work towards a Permaculture Design Certificate.

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Permaculture Systems - Permaculture Design Certificate Course at ACS Garden

Gain a PDC in this intensive course. Learn about permaculture principles, natural systems, zone and sector planning, permaculture techniques, animals in permaculture, plants in permaculture, appropriate technologies, preparing a plan.

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Planning, Layout and Construction of Ornamental Gardens at ACS Garden

Plan, design and construct ornamental gardens. Ten lessons cover Site Appraisal, Interpretation, Risk Assessment, Preparing Site Plans, Specification, Site Characteristics, Use of Hard Landscape Features, Setting out a Site to Scale Plans, Soil Handling and Storage, Land Drainage Systems, Ground Preparation Techniques, Construction of Paths, Steps, Ramps, Walls, Fences.

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Plant Breeding Distance Learning Course at ACS Garden

Intensive seven lesson course on plant breeding. Learn about the Scope and Nature of the Plant Breeding Industry, Genetics, Gamete Production, Pollination and Fertilisation in Plants, Mono Hybrid and Di-hybrid Inheritance in Plants, Systematic Botany and Floral Structures, Practical Plant Breeding Techniques, Current Developments in Plant Genetics.

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Plant Conservation at ACS Garden

Learn to recognise signs of degradation of the environment - where vulnerable plant species are being impacted. Help people understand how restoration of ecosystems can be done. Apply strategies and approaches which can be implemented into a focused plan for improving ecosystems and the flora within.

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Plant Ecology Distance Learning Course at ACS Garden

Study plant ecology over eight lessons covering Introductory Ecology, Plant Communities, Plants and their Environment, Plants, Soils & Climate, Plant Adaptations to Extreme Environments, Manipulating Plant Environments, Environmental Conservation, Environmental Organisations, Assessment and Funding.

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Plant Management in Nurseries and Garden Centres Course at ACS Garden

Managing plants in a wholesale setting course covering practical components of nursery production, eg. plant propagation, potting, transportation of plants, deciding on appropriate plants to grow and sell, plant breeding, ownership, effectively managing plant pests and diseases and selecting the appropriate growing media for your plants.

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Plant Pathology Distance Learning Course at ACS Garden

Study phytopathology (plant pathology) - understand what is happening at cellular level in the plants. Learn about plant diseases - the biology, the plants that are affected, and how disease can be controlled.

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Plant Protection Distance Learning Course at ACS Garden

Study plant protection over 10 lessons. Learn about scientific names, terms, diagnosing problems, Control Techniques, Chemicals characteristics. Identifying Diseases, symptoms, fungi, viruses, pathogens. Disease Control, Insect Classification and biology. Insect Control, Other Pests, Weed Identification and chemical control. Non-chemical Weed Control.

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Managing Notable Gardens Distance Learning Course at ACS Garden

Nine lessons covering - conservation management plans, consult public and interested parties, role of funding, planning for renewal, developing new features and gardens, repair, identifying staff skills, adapting historic gardens for modern use. Duration – 100 hours. Tutor Support. Study online, e-learning or printed notes. Start anytime. Self-paced.

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Using Herbs Online Course at ACS Garden

Using Herbs course covering - introduction, herb chemistry, nutrition, spices, garlic, ginger, mustards, medicinal uses, herbal teas, other uses, herb crafts, lavender crafts, kitchen garden, using herbs. This online, self-study course requires around 20 hours of study. You can start any time and work at your own pace.

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Vertebrate Zoology Online course at ACS Garden

There are 11 lessons in this course covering - taxonomy and diversity, fishes, ectotherms, birds, mammals,
marsupials, grand orders glires and Insectivora, carnivores, hoofed mammals, primates and archons, problem-based learning project. Duration – 100 hours. Includes Tutor Support. Study online, e-learning or printed notes. Start any time. Self-paced course.

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Viticulture Online Training Course at ACS Garden

There are 10 lessons in this course covering - introduction, climate and soils, selecting grape varieties, vineyard establishment, grapevine culture, improving grape quality, harvesting and selling, wine. Duration – 100 hours. Includes Tutor Support. Study online, e-learning or printed notes. Start any time. Self-paced course.

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Warm Climate Nuts Online Course at ACS Garden

There are 8 lessons in this course covering - introduction, nut plant culture, propagation, the macadamia, the pecan, other varieties, selecting a
site and planning a plot, growing harvesting and using nuts. Duration – 100 hours. Includes Tutor Support. Study online, e-learning or printed notes. Start any time. Self-paced course.

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Water Gardening at ACS Garden

There are 8 lessons in this course covering - introduction, water garden construction, equipment, ponds
and watercourses, spas and swimming pools, indoor and outdoor water features, water plants, aquatic animals. Duration – 100 hours. Includes Tutor Support. Study online, e-learning or printed notes. Start any time. Self-paced course.

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Weed Control Course at ACS Garden

There are 7 lesson in this course covering - weed identification, weed control methods, chemical weed control, weed control in specific situations, safe chemical application, non-chemical weed control, developing a weed control program report. Duration – 100 hours. Includes Tutor Support. Study online, e-learning or printed notes. Start any time. Self-paced course.

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Wholesale Nursery Management at ACS Garden

There are 9 lessons in this course covering - nursery site organisation, management, nutrition and pest
management, growing media, irrigation, modifying plant growth, marketing strategies, selection of nursery crops.
Duration – 100 hours. Includes Tutor Support. Study online, e-learning or printed notes. Start any time. Self-paced course.

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Woodworking Course at ACS Garden

There are 6 lessons in this course covering - workshop, tools and applications, types of wood, cutting and
shaping, joinery techniques, carving and woodturning, finishing timber. Duration – 100 hours. Includes Tutor Support. Study online, e-learning or printed notes. Start any time. Self-paced course.

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Nature Park Management I at ACS Garden

Over 8 lessons learn about - introduction to natural wild and bush gardens, history of natural wild and bush gardens, developing concept plans, natural garden plants, planting design, garden features, natural gardens today. Duration – 100 hours. Includes Tutor Support. Study online, e-learning or printed notes. Start any time. Self-paced course.

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Advanced Nature Park Management Course at ACS Garden

The course covers - introduction to nature park management, basic ecology, soil management in nature parks, plant maintenance, design of nature/wilderness parks, weed management, pest and disease management, culture of indigenous plants, tree management, turf care, rehabilitation. 100 hours. Includes Tutor Support. Study online, e-learning or printed notes. Start any time. Self-paced course.

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Nursery Growers Course at ACS Garden

This course contains 10 lessons, consisting of natural environments, recreation, the environment, wildlife management, visitor amenities, park interpretation, trail design and construction, water areas, marketing nature areas, risk management I, and risk management II. Duration – 100 hours. Includes Tutor Support. Study online, e-learning or printed notes. Start any time. Self-paced course.

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Nursery Hands course at ACS Garden

This course contains 11 lessons, consisting of- introduction to the nursery industry, plant identification and taxonomy, nursery structures and buildings, potting mixes, seed propagation, plant nutrition in the nursery, other nursery tasks, and marketing and sales. Duration – 100 hours. Includes Tutor Support. Study online, e-learning or printed notes. Start any time. Self-paced course.

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Nursery Sales Assistant Course at ACS Garden

This course contains 5 lessons, consisting of introduction to plant identification basic sales skills, caring for plants, selecting the right plant for the right place, and advising customers in a nursery. Duration – 100 hours. Includes Tutor Support. Study online, e-learning or printed notes. Start any time. Self-paced course.

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Nut Production Course at ACS Garden

Learn about nut development, production and harvest over eight lessons. Introduction, The Most Commonly Grown Varieties, Culture of Nuts, Propagation, Harvest & Post-harvest of Nuts, Marketing Nuts, Risk Management

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Orchid Culture Course at ACS Garden

There are 8 lessons in this course, covering introduction, culture, propagation, cymbidiums and dendrobiums, cattleyas vandas and other commonly grown orchids, Australian native orchids, growing orchids, and harvest and special project on one group of orchids. Duration – 100 hours. Includes Tutor Support. Study online, e-learning or printed notes. Start any time. Self-paced course.

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Organic Farming Practices at ACS Garden

Ten lessons covering scope and nature of organic farming, farm management systems, management issues, soil management, managing weeds, managing health of animals and plants, mainstream farm livestock, other livestock, managing pastures, and managing agronomic crops. Duration – 100 hours. Includes Tutor Support. Study online, e-learning or printed notes. Start any time. Self-paced course.

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Organic Plant Culture Course at ACS Garden

This course contains 10 lessons, consisting of- introduction, plant culture, understanding soils, fertilizers and plant nutrition, soil management, pests and diseases, mulching, seeds, vegetable growing in your locality and fruit growing in your locality. Duration – 100 hours. Includes Tutor Support. Study online, e-learning or printed notes. Start any time. Self-paced course.

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Ornithology at ACS Garden

Nine lessons consisting of classification and introduction to bird watching, biology of birds, common and widespread land birds, giant birds, long legged birds, seabirds, water birds, hunters, Passeriformes, other birds, and attracting feeding and keeping birds. Duration – 100 hours. Includes Tutor Support. Study online, e-learning or printed notes. Start any time. Self-paced course.

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Palms and Cyads Course at ACS Garden

This course contains 8 lessons, consisting of- introduction, culture, propagation, selecting suitable palms and cycads, pests and diseases of palms and cycads, using palms and cycads, commercial applications for palms and cycads, and special assignment. Duration – 100 hours. Includes Tutor Support. Study online, e-learning or printed notes. Start any time. Self-paced course.

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Perennials Course at ACS Garden

This course contains 8 lessons, consisting of- introduction, culture, propagation and hybridization, review of major types of perennials, pests and diseases, irrigation and hydroponic culture techniques, landscaping with perennials, and further uses. Duration – 100 hours. Includes Tutor Support. Study online, e-learning or printed notes. Start any time. Self-paced course.

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Introduction to Permaculture at ACS Garden

This course contains 5 lessons, consisting of- permaculture concepts, understanding the environment is key to permaculture design, soils in permaculture, climate and water in permaculture, and forest systems. Duration – 100 hours. Includes Tutor Support. Study online, e-learning or printed notes. Start any time. Self-paced course.

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