Posted on October 29th, 2009 by Ruth
BC Landscape Training was established in 1999 and they to deliver accredited basic skills programmes to the Horticultural Industry. They operate throughout South Africa with branches in Cape Town, Durban, Northern Province and North West Province.
They offer a range of programmes, covering a wide spectrum of the horticultural industry, delivering skills programmes from NQF Level 1 – 4. No previous education is required for Levels 1 & 2.
The programmes are National Qualification Framework (NQF) aligned and Outcomes Based, as per South African Qualifications requirements.
Their interesting course content:
- botanic gardens maintenance
- commercial plant production
- garden centre management
- horticultural and sports turf equipment
- interior plantscape maintenance
- invasive alien vegetation removal
- irrigation installation|
- landscape maintenance
- project management
- sports turf maintenance golf
- sports turf maintenance horseracing
- supervisory management
- tree worker – arboriculture
- vegetable production
Their short courses prepare students to have specific skills in a particular area of the industry:
- brushcutter operation – 3 days
- chainsaw operation – 5 days
- chainsaw operation – 10 days
- customer service
- environmental awareness
- general safety program
- health and safety program
- herbicide application
- pesticide control course
- tractor training
They also cover the requiements of the Health and Safety Act.
Contact Details:
Tel: +27 11 475 7263
Fax: +27 11 475 5355
Website: www.bclandscape.co.za
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Posted on October 29th, 2009 by Ruth
The Irene School of Garden Design draws a variety of students – from school going children to keen gardeners to those wanting to make a career from garden design.
Helen Lachenicht is the school principal and has been interested in gardening since she was a child. She enrolled in a garden design college in Johannesburg, has written a book and has won top awards in garden shows.
Students will do well at this garden school with high calibre lecturers.
Course details:
- general course information
- weekend course
- professional landscape design
- enthusiastic amateurs
- introduction to garden design
- garden horticulture
- garden labourer’s basic course
- garden labourer’s advanced
Contact the school for further details.
Tel: +27 12 667-2328
Cell:+27 82322 2252
Fax : +27 86 686 7226
Website:www.isgd.co.za
Email: gardendesign@irene-village.co.za
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Posted on October 29th, 2009 by Ruth
This College combines more than 50 years of experience in gardening and horticultural education, as well as training in a range of specialised areas.
All courses are offered in accordance with the SAQA approved unit standards. This means that students can be assured of receiving the very latest training.
Whether you are an individual looking to gain horticultural skills or you do gardening as a hobby, SA Horticultural College offers a balance of theoretical studies with practical hands-on training.
Training includes -
- basic landscape design and installation
- basic irrigation design and installation
- installation and maintenance of lawns
- soil properties and fertility
- organic gardening
- pest and weed control
- horticulture mechanization
Over and above this, the course also covers topics that will be of use when opening your own horticultural business such as business administration, project management, and health and safety procedures.
Contact Details:
Tel and fax: +27 11 764 4044
Tel: +27 11 475 7263
Cell: 082 879 5861
Website: www.horticulturalcollege.co.za
christien@horticulturalcollege.co.za
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Posted on October 6th, 2009 by Ruth
If you want to create a beautiful spot where you can retreat for a few hours of outdoor relaxation, then the School of Garden Design offers courses brimming with ideas and gardening tips. From beautiful flowers to trees and shrubs and ground covers, by attending one of their courses, you can increase the value of your property and also consider a career in landscaping.
The school was established in 1994 by Lindsay Gray, and is the oldest private garden design school in South Africa. The fact that she has herself completed several courses at The English Gardening School in London means students can be assured of the best possible training from someone who is passionate about creating awesome gardens.
Whether for a one day, two day or 12 week course, the courses can be of huge benefit and are offered in Hillcrest as well as Knysna, Port Elizabeth and Cradock, offering interesting courses in garden design, garden maintenance, plant identification, business practice and domestic gardener training.
Not only that, they also offer correspondence courses in garden design in English, Afrikaans or isiZulu. A certificate of attendance will be issued upon completion.
Contact Details:
55 Ridge Road
Hillcrest
KZN
Tel: +27 31 765 3434
Fax: +27 31 765 5473
Mobile: 082 449 9237
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Posted on September 11th, 2009 by Ruth
Established in 1991, they provide a high standard of education, providing learners with quality outcomes-based education and training from highly trained and professional lecturers.
The business was established in response to a need for part- and full time adult education in the horticultural sector. Lifestyle College has won a reputation for surpassing learners’ needs, developing a wide range of high standard training courses.
Attention to detail, continuous staff training and rigorous quality control programmes ensure Lifestyle continuously offers the best training possible. rewarded, ensure learners receive the most diligent and attentive service.
There are courses for those who want to just improve their gardening knowledge and there are courses for students who have acquired the basic skills of landscape design and want to progress to performing landscape design. Some of their exciting courses include, amongst others:
- introduction to landscape design
- introduction to horticulture
- pruning
- lawn management
- introduction to landscape design drawing
- plant identification studies
Contact Details
Tel: +27 11 792 5054
Fax: +27 11 792 5055
email: college@lifeimp.co.za
website: www.lifestylecollege.co.za
Lifestyle Garden Centre
Cnr Beyers Naudé & Ysterhout Streets
Randpark Ridge
2194
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