Advanced Certificate in Ornamental Horticulture and Landscaping

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Program Overview

The Program will ensure that the learner acquires knowledge, develops skills and attitudes to become innovative agricultural workers, and develops an awareness of their responsibilities towards protecting the environment. This approach aims to guarantee food security, address industry workforce demands, and create income generation opportunities.

Fully Accredited on the 14th December 2022

Entry Requirements

International examination results IGCSE: Maths E, English as a second language D, Biology or chemistry E or better. Or National Examination Results Maths 55%, English 65% Any science subject 50%

Courses

(Courses can be taken individually, and upon successful completion, learners will receive a certificate of credit towards their qualification)

Year 1

  • Ornamental horticultural and landscaping tools and technologies
  • Land Preparation in the context of ornamental horticulture and landscaping
  • Planting Operation in the context of ornamental horticulture and landscaping
  • Nursery practices in the context of Ornamental horticulture and landscaping
  • Soil and soil conservation in the context of Ornamental horticulture and Landscaping
  • Laws and legislations in the context of horticulture and landscaping in Seychelles
  • The profession of horticulturist in Seychelles
  • Numeracy in the context of Ornamental Horticulture and Landscaping
  • English in the context of Ornamental Horticulture and Landscaping
  • ICT in the context of Ornamental Horticulture and Landscaping
  • Pests and diseases control in the context of Ornamental Horticulture and Landscaping
  • Basic climatology in the context of Ornamental horticulture and Landscaping
  • Habits and habitats of plants in the context of ornamental horticulture & landscaping
  • Law Harvest and post-harvest in the context of ornamental horticulture and landscaping
  • Establishment and Maintenance
  • Post planting operations in the context of horticulture and landscaping
  • Communication in the context of Ornamental Horticulture and Landscaping

Year 2

  • Stock Management in the context of Ornamental Horticulture and Landscaping

  • Basic Marketing in the context of Ornamental Horticulture and Landscaping

  • Customer Care and Services in the context of Ornamental Horticulture and Landscaping

  • Indoor decoration in the context of ornamental horticulture & Landscaping
    Floriculture

  • Basic Administrative and Managerial Practices and Principles in the context horticultural and lasting organization.

  • Basic Book-keeping and accounting skills in the context of Ornamental Horticulture and Landscaping

  • Basic Research in the context of Ornamental Horticulture and Landscaping
    Construct and maintain landscaping structures

Key Features

Duration :
2 years
Work-Based
Experience :
3 months
NQF Level :
Level 4
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