Learn more about propagating, growing and maintaining plants.
- Develop your ability to describe the principles of plant taxonomy.
- Learn about plant structures, their function and growth.
- Advance your knowledge of plant health.
- Prerequisite: Foundation Level II Certificate
Study at home – advance your knowledge in propagating and managing plants.
Develop your ability to describe the principles of plant taxonomy.
- Learn about structure, function and growth.
- Understand the management of plant health, and plant propagation.
Study this foundation course at home – at your own pace, and fitted in around your busy lifestyle.
- Benefit from the expert knowledge of our horticulture specialists.
- Further develop your knowledge of propagating and managing flowers, fruits, and vegetables.
COURSE STRUCTURE AND CONTENT
Course Duration: 200 hours.
Start Date: Start at any time – study at a pace that suits you, and with full tutor support for the duration of your studies.
Lessons: The course comprises 15 lessons:
- Taxonomic Classification of Plants
- Structure and Function of Cells and Tissues
- Role of Flowers and Fruit
- Photosynthesis, Respiration, and Movement of Water
- Effects of Tropisms and Plant Growth Regulators
- Physical Properties of Growing Media
- Chemical Properties of Growing Media and Role of Air and Water
- Biological Processes in Growing Media
- Nutrients and Plant Growth
- Organic Techniques and Soil Management
- Plant Pests, Diseases and Disorders Part A
- Plant Pests, Diseases and Disorders Part B
- Regulation of Chemicals and Storage Procedures
- Seed Propagation
- Vegetative Propagation
COURSE AIMS
Demonstrate knowledge of the major divisions of the plant kingdom and an understanding of the taxonomic hierarchy and its relevance to horticultural practice.- Identify and describe the different types of plant cells and tissues, their structure, and function.
- To understand the role and function of the reproductive parts of the plant and the seed in the plant life cycle.
- Understand the mechanism and role of photosynthesis and respiration in the metabolism of plants, the role of water in the plant, and the movement of water, solutes, and assimilates through the plant.
- To develop an understanding of the effects of tropisms and other plant movements on growth and development.
- Understand the physical properties of growing media and their significance in relation to plant growth.
- To understand basic chemistry of soils and other growing media, and the relationship between their air and water content and plant growth.
- To understand the role of living organisms in the biological processes of soils and other growing media.
- To understand how nutrients affect plant growth and describe a range of fertilisers and their applications.
- To determine appropriate management programs for different soils in horticultural situations.
HOW THE COURSE WORKS
You can start Foundation Certificate in Plant Growth for Horticulture Level 3 at any time.
It is studied by distance learning, so you can study in the comfort of your own home. But this doesn’t mean you are all alone in your studies. Our highly qualified and friendly tutors are there to help you every step of the way. If you have any questions at all, they are always happy to help.
Each lesson includes set tasks, and is completed with an assignment which the student submits to their course tutor. The tutor will mark the assignment and return this to the student with comments and suggestions for further reading.
