DEVELOP A CAREER IN PARKS AND RECREATION RESORTS!
12 modules including Research Project I & II and 100 hrs of work experience/industry meetings are required to complete this Advanced Honours Diploma.
Would you like to care and manage parks, natural parks, holiday and recreation resort facilities? This course provides training for people to work in the management and development of recreation and park facilities and services. It is relevant to all types of situations including municipal parks, national parks, tourist parks, commercial landscapes, resorts, etc.
The Higher Advanced Diploma in Horticulture (Parks & Recreation) offers a wide selection of modules in which to choose from.
COURSE STRUCTURE
Students need to choose 12 modules from the list below and must include Research Project I & II plus 100 hours of of work experience/industry meetings. Click on individual modules for more details:
MODULES
You must successfully complete all four core modules, all assignments and pass examinations in each of the following:
- Introduction To Ecology BEN101
- Conservation & Environmental Management BEN201
- Environmental Assessment – BEN301
- Instructional Skills BWR109
- Recreation Leadership VRE100
- Irrigation (Gardens) BHT210
- Engineering I – Machinery & Equipment BSC105
- Biochemistry – Plants BSC102
- Nature Park Management I BEN120
- Nature Park Management II BEN204
- Permaculture Systems BHT201
- Advanced Permaculture BHT301
- Landscaping I BHT109
- Landscaping II BHT214
- Landscaping III BHT235
- Marine Studies I BEN103
- Marine Studies II BEN203
- Ornithology BEN102
- Natural Garden Design BHT215
- Trees For Rehabilitation (Landcare Reafforestation) BHT205
- Sustainable Agriculture BAG215
- Organic Farming BAG305
- Environmental Waste Management BEN202
- Soil Management BAG103
- Botany I – Plant Physiology And Taxonomy BSC104
- Ecotour Management BTR101
- Project Management BBS201
- Wildlife Management BEN205
- Freelance Writing BWR102
- Ecotourism Tour Guide Course BTR301
- Adventure Tourism BTR302
- Event Management BRE209
- Healthy Buildings I BSS200 (Building Construction & Health)
- Starting A Small Business VBS101
INDUSTRY CONFERENCES/SEMINARS
Attendance at conferences, seminars, industry workshops, etc. totaling 100 hours.
RESEARCH PROJECTS
Two (2) projects (2 X 100 hrs), dealing with different aspects of the workplace.
Note: Fees cover all tuition and “essential” texts. They do not include fees for any industry conferences or seminars which are attended, or any examination fees.
