Latest News
New Courses for 2013
Green Walls and Roofs -click for details
Horticultural Therapy -click for details
NEW MAGAZINE "Home Grown" to be published September 2013 with our principal John Mason as garden editor -available through newsagents around Australia - WATCH THIS SPACE
COURSES REVISED AND EXPANDED RECENTLY
GOOD NEWS FOR ACS HORTICULTURE STUDENTS!
ACS holds Training Provider status with the AIH (Australian Institute of Horticulture) and is now listed as a Preferred Member Training Provider. This means that ACS students who meet AIH criteria are entitled to subscribe to AIH as the Category 2 Student member. ACS principal, John Mason, is a fellow of AIH .
Other Books written by our staff include:
HORTICULTURISTS WANTED There is a huge under supply of horticulturists and gardeners who have the right knowledge We can teach you...but more than that; we can tell you about the industry, it's prime opportunities and how to optimise your chances for a successful business or career. FREE COUNSELLING SERVICE and open a dialogue with a qualified professional who has worked in horticulture for decades
NEW COURSES
SCAN A FULL COURSE LIST ON OUR MOBILE PHONE FRIENDLY SITE - www.studyacs.com
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Garden Pests and Diseases Video
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Learn how to identify common plant pests and diseases, including caterpillars, aphids, beetles, mildews, botrytis and others. |
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How to Grow Vegetables Video
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A fascinating introduction to growing vegetables in your own garden. |
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Garden Styles Video
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This new video covers some basic concepts of Garden Design by reviewing common garden styles: Mediterranean, Water Gardens, Oriental, Modern and more. |
Study at home, Learn about Horticulture & Gardening Courses online or by distance education
We train people for every type of job and career in horticulture:
Work as a gardener, greenkeeper, nurseryman, landscape designer, garden designer, horticultural consultant, arborist, tree surgeon, golf course superintendent, parks manager, landscape contractor, market gardener, orchardist, herb farmer, florist, environmental consultant, garden writer, horticultural therapist, horticultural lecturer, teacher, gardening teacher, herb farmer, cut flower grower, plantsman, garden foreman, interior plantscaper, plant breeder, propagator, nursery manager, horticultural salesperson, garden centre manager, allied trades supplier, sales manager, sales assistant, machinery supplier, farmer, irrigator, laboratory assistant, park ranger, fruit grower, garden centre manager, head gardener, agronomist, garden tour operator, horticultural scientist, taxonomist, botanist, radio presenter, television presenter, lecturer, micro propagator, small business proprietor, and more.
Affiliated Colleges
The following colleges are affiliated with ACS Distance Education, working in partnership with us to offer courses developed by our staff, across countries around the world:
Academy of Distance Learning (Canterbury, England)
Short Courses Ireland (Dublin, Ireland)
Warnborough College (Ireland)
Courses Direct (Newcastle, Australia)
Courses Direct (Auckland, New Zealand)
Courses Direct (Birmingham, UK)
Lifestyle Learning Direct (Gold Coast, Australia)
Australian Learning Group (Sydney, Australia)
Australian College of Sports and Fitness (Sydney, Australia)
Health Academy Australia (Queensland, Australia)
Warwickshire College (The Midlands, UK)
Health Schools Australia (Gold Coast, Queensland)
Fitness Industry Education (London, UK)
International Careers Institute (Sydney, Australia)
Educational Academy (Chelmsford, UK)
Online Courses Australia (Brisbane, Australia)
Careerline Courses (NSW, Australia)
Careerline Courses Asia (Philippines)
Garden Design Academy (Chabris, France)
