 1. Learnerships in Horticulture (General Education & Training Certificate in Horticulture Level 1) More about Learnerships: Learnerships is a planned, structured and managed programme aimed at creating work experience that is occupationally based and designed to assist the learner work experience for and average period of 12-18 months. The learnership programme was developed as a strategy for training unemployed youth as set out in section 18(2) of the Skills Development Act No 97 of 1998 and existing employees as set out in section 18(1) of the same Act. The advantages of the learnership programme is that once the learners have been proven competent in the learnership qualification will acquire a recognised certificate, improve and develop their skills thus looking forward to a career path in any sector of the Horticultural industry. Who should attend? People interested in Horticulture as a career and those currently employed in the Horticultural industry. How does the learnership programme work? The programme has been divided into 17 courses, namely:
Programme duration: This programme stretches over a period of 8-12 months (depending on learners' or employer's schedule). ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2. Short courses in Horticulture (Part-time) Course: Introduction to Horticulture Course: Mowing Lawns in Landscaped Areas Course: Applying Health and Safety in Horticulture Course: Understanding Basic Plant Structure Course: Understanding the Role and Requirements of Water in Landscaped Areas Course: Applying Fertilizers Manually Course: Identifying the Measure Categories of Ornamental Plants Course: Pruning and Shaping of Ornamental Shrubs Course: Identifying and Preparing Soils for Planting Course: Identifying the Major Categories of Plants Course: Applying Water to Planted Areas Course: Mulching and Enriching the Soil of Established Plantings Course: Propagating Ornamental Plants from Seed Course: Caring for Seedlings Course: Utilising Growth Media for Containers Course: Planting and Establishing Plants from Containers Course: Controlling Weeds Manually Course: Pruning and Shaping of Shrubs Course: Identifying and Reporting Common Pests and Diseases ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3. Labour Relations Courses (Part-time) Course: Disciplinary Procedures (2 days) Course: Grievance Procedures (1 day) Course: Supervisory Skills (2 days) Course: Managerial Skills (2 days) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Companies who make use of our training services: - Amaloba Horticultural Services (Pty) (Ltd) - Highveld Horticulture - Central Nursery Depot - Lifestyle Garden Centre - Flora R.S.A. - Green Perspective - Green Reflections - Life Landscapes - Bouquet Garni |
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