E-Learning Structure
The duration of this online course is 100 hours. This consists of 8 in-depth lessons:
- Introduction
Review of the system of plant identification, varieties and groups of indoor plants, information contacts (ie: nurseries, seed, clubs etc.) - Culture
Planting, staking, mulching, watering, feeding, pruning, protection, etc. - Propagation
- Pests & Disease
- Light and its Affects
- Greenhouse Culture
- Ways to Use African Violets
In Containers, in the ground, in greenhouses, growing for profit (to sell etc.) - Special Assignment
- Describe how African Violets and related plants are classified and the plant naming system
Course Aims
- Describe the cultural requirements of African violets
- Select appropriate propagating materials and using them, propagate African violets.
- Identify and control pest and diseases of African violets
- Discuss the role that light plays in the growth of African violets
- Describe greenhouses and other environmental control equipment used for growing African violets.
- Describe the various ways in which African violets can be grown
- Demonstrate the knowledge acquired for a specific group or individual plant in the Gesneriaceae family through research.
How Does A Warnborough Online Course Work?
You can start the course whenever is convenient for you. You will be studying from home and have access to support from our qualified tutors. Practical exercises and research tasks will be set at the end of each lesson – including an assignment. You will submit this assignment to your course tutor, who will mark your work and give you constructive feedback and suggestions.
If you have any questions please contact us.
