
The Diploma in Horticulture Assistant is a practical, skill-based training program designed to prepare students for foundational roles in the booming horticulture and landscaping industry.
This course builds comprehensive knowledge of plant science, nursery management, garden maintenance, and the cultivation of fruits, vegetables, and ornamental plants. Students gain hands-on experience in propagation, pest management, soil care, and sustainable practices—empowering them for employment in nurseries, farms, landscaping businesses, or for starting their own green ventures.
What Will You Learn?
- Principles of horticulture, plant physiology, and botany basics
- Plant propagation methods: seed sowing, cuttings, grafting
- Soil preparation, fertilization, and irrigation techniques
- Identification and care of fruits, vegetables, flowers, and ornamental plants
- Nursery operations: potting, transplanting, greenhouse basics
- Pest and disease management; use of biocontrol and safe practices
- Seasonal garden planning and landscaping techniques
- Harvesting, post-harvest handling, and basic marketing skills
Course Curriculum
Introduction to Horticulture and Plant Science
Soil and Fertility Management
Plant Propagation and Nursery Practices
Cultivation of Fruits, Vegetables & Ornamental Plants
Irrigation, Pest & Disease Management
Garden Maintenance & Landscaping
Harvesting, Handling & Marketing
Sustainability & Professional Skills
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