Qualification - Certificate in Food and Nutrition VRE019
FOOD AND NUTRITION ONLINE STUDY Passionate about food and nutrition? ·Become a health coach or wellness consultant ·Start a catering business ·Work in the production, processing and marketing of foods ·Work in human nutrition or allied health services ·Learn how to better manage what we eat for human wellbeing This foundation course covers important aspects of food and nutrition.  
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Qualification - Proficiency Award In Nutrition VRE504
NUTRITION ONLINE COURSE ALREADY HAVE SOME EXPERIENCE BUT WANT TO DEVELOP YOUR SKILLS IN NUTRITION? This course is specifically for the professional who has existing skills and experience in the nutrition, or a complementary field. This qualification will enhance knowledge and skills to be applied to an existing, or new job role. This is awarded upon completion of: a) Human Nutrition I, II, & III (including passes in all examinations). b) An approved workplace project or work experience equal to 200 hours duration.
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Human Nutrition and Food 1 BRE102
HUMAN NUTRITION ONLINE COURSE  This course provides a broad and in depth understanding of the make up of foods and how the human body utilises those foods. It is ideal for either: · People working or seeking to work with food or nutrition, or · Individuals seeking a sound practical and scientific understanding of how to improve their own nutrition. · As a first step toward a specialised Certificate or higher qualification
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Qualification - Proficiency Award In Nutrition VRE504
NUTRITION ONLINE STUDY COURSE This specialised qualification (Prof.Awd.Nutr.) is designed as a complementary study for persons who already have significant knowledge, experience, or past studies in a related discipline (eg. Biology, Food Service, Cooking, Health Science, Fitness, etc). This substantial and specialised study of human nutrition will complement and enhance a person's capacity to work in a range of different situations, for example: ·Retailing Foods ·Restaurants ·Life Coaching or Fitness instructor ·Medical Practitioner. The course does not qualify you to be a Dietician or to prescribe restricted nutrient supplements (To do that would require several years of full time studies), but for those already working with food or nutrition, it will enhance your skills at work; and for anyone not working with food, it will provide you with valuable knowledge.
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Animal Feed & Nutrition (Animal Husbandry III) BAG202
Learn Animal Feed and Nutrition Online Understand the composition of range of feeds Understand how to feel animals to ensure their optimal health and wellbeing This course will: ·Explain the role of proteins, vitamins and minerals in animal diets ·Equips you with the skills required to evaluate feeds and feeding ·Enable you to select appropriate feeds ·Teach you about pasture, fodder crops, grasses, cereals, seed and other edible plants. ·Determine feed digestibility and nutritional content  ·Apply your knowledge to real farming situations "I think it is absolutely brilliant. I have never come across such a friendly, helpful staff and am so enjoying my course. I will definitely recommend A.C.S to anybody who wants to study over the net.” T. Sadler
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Child & Baby Nutrition BRE304
Learn about optimum nutrition for pregnancy, new mothers, infants, toddlers, and children. Created specially by a team of highly qualified health scientists, this is an ideal course for people working with or wanting to work with children, people in the healthcare industry or for mothers wanting to enhance their knowledge for their own child’s nutrition. Excellent for childcare workers, child counsellors, naturopaths, and more.   
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Human Nutrition and Food II BRE202
LEARN TO MAKE BETTER DECISIONS ABOUT YOUR FOOD This course teaches you how to develop a well balanced diet. Topics covered include how cooking and food processing affect nutrition, recommended nutrient intakes, assessing nutritional needs, planning a balanced diet, timing of meals, needs for special people/groups.
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Human Nutrition and Food III BRE302
HOME STUDY COURSE IN HUMAN NUTRITION   This course deals with the management of foods to optimize health. Learn about eating and nutritional disorders including food toxicity and sensitivity, dental problems, fiber and bowel diseases, different ways to eat, detoxification, and more.
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Human Nutrition II BRE202
 STUDY HUMAN NUTRITION ONLINE YOUR OWN PACE Learn to select and prepare food for a healthier diet. This course covers the elements of vitamins and minerals and teaches you how to develop a well balanced diet. It can be taken alone or to build on the information learned in Nutrition I.
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Nutrition for Sports BRE303
Study Nutrition for Sports Course - Learn Online   Learn how nutrition relates to sporting performance. ·Learn about energy in the athlete's body, fluids, competition and training diets. ·A perfect course for the amateur or professional sportsman, trainer, coach, or anyone wanting to better manage diet for improved or more appropriate to sporting performance.
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Sports Nutrition BRE303
Study Sports Nutrition at Home. ·Develop your understanding of the way nutrition relates to sporting performance. ·Help sportsmen and athletes manage their diet. ·Improve your own performance in sport. ·Expand your skills to work in the fitness, health or sports industries. This course includes elements such as energy in the athlete's body, fluids, competition and training diets. Perfect for the amateur sportsman or anyone wanting to increase their training levels or those of someone else.  
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Therapeutic Nutrition BRE211
Good Diet Helps Healing ...Learn how. Therapeutic nutrition is the provision of nutrients to maintain and/or restore optimal nutrition and health. Therapeutic diets may be required as therapy for a disease e.g. coeliac disease or to treat malnutrition arising from low energy and nutrient intakes or due to increased energy and nutrient needs.    
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Weight Management Nutrition BRE210
Learn how Nutrition affects weight loss (and gain) ·understand factors surrounding obesity ·work with children in the child care industry ·already working as a personal trainer and want to know more about nutritional guidelines to support clients ·work in health with people who are concerned with weight gain. This course helps you understand obesity, particularly focusing on the affect of what we eat on weight.
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Nutrition For Weight Control BRE210
Learn to manage weight more effectively. This course is suitable for: ·Fitness leaders, life coaches, doctors, nurses,and other health or fitness professionals ·Anyone wanting to understand and better manage their own weight   Weight is affected by a number of things: exercise, nutrition, psychology and other things. This course lays a foundation for understanding weight control; particularly with respect to what a person eats. Study for self improvement (to help understand and reduce their own weight); or by someone working in the fields of health or fitness, in order to improve their understanding and capacity to help clients.
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Qualification - Certificate In Horticulture (Crops) VHT002
Learn the Principles and Practices of Horticulture as Applied to Growing Crops  This course is aimed at people working in, or intending to work in, orchards or market gardens. It is a comprehensive 700 hour course similar to other VHT002 horticulture certificates we offer in that it shares the same introductory (core) units. However, this course devotes a further 50% of the course to topics specifically related to crop production. The core units comprise fifteen lessons divided into the following sections: 1. Introduction to Plants - taxonomy, plant families, pressing plants, basic botany. 2. Plant Culture - planting, potting, plant selection, pruning, irrigation, tools and machinery. 3. Soils and Nutrition - soil structure, chemistry, nutrition, potting media. 4. Plant Identification and Use - seed harvesting and storage, germination treatments, cuttings, etc. 5. Pests, Diseases and Weeds - identification and treatment (chemical and non-chemical)  
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Soil Management (Agriculture) BAG103
Gain practical Soil Management Skills Soil Management is aimed at those wanting to learn about soils and how to improve the quality of soils.  Soil is the foundation for profitable farming. There are many things that can be wrong with soil (eg. poor nutrition, chemical imbalance, structural problems such as drainage, lack of microbial life). Often minor and relatively inexpensive treatments can make a huge difference to productivity, but the problems need to be identified first, and that requires a solid understanding of soil theory and management practice. Learn about soil properties and their requirements in agriculture, and how to apply that knowledge at a management level. This is a general soil management course involving:  introduction to soils, nutrition, soil physics, chemistry, testing, problems, land degradation, soil management in farms and crops.  
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Qualification - Associate Diploma In Food And Nutrition VRE003
FOOD AND NUTRITION ONLINE DIPLOMA   ·Learn about the food industry and human nutrition ·Work in health, nutrition, food service or related industries ·Expand your career prospects or start a business -follow your dream This associate diploma expands on the subject of nutrition and health, will give a competitive edge for people wanting to work in the field of Nutrition.  It covers essential elements of different areas of nutrition, the human body and health, as well as research projects. This course would be considered ideal for those who wish to gain invaluable skills useful within a range of industries such as food research, service, processing and advice etc. It does not however provide the qualifications necessary for a nutritional specialist, more so it provides a strong foundation for a career in nutrition. Nutritional experts will normally be required to complete a Bachelors Degree from University (which involves 6 years of part time study.) Completion of this course provides advance standing in a number of other qualifications offered through our network of affiliates (including Pre med Diploma with Warnborough College)
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Foundations Of Human Nutrition -Human Nutrition I BRE102
HUMAN NUTRITION ONLINE COURSE What is a Healthy Food Choice? This course provides an understanding of the sources, actions, and interactions of nutrients from the food that we consume. Looking at the balance of the nutrients in foods and what makes up a balanced diet. Excellent for anyone interested in nutrition and health for themselves or to help and counsel others. Comments from ACS Student: Because I am expanding my knowledge and the things I am learning in this course I can use in everyday life as well, for example, when it comes to making food choices, I think back to what I have learned in this course and think about how certain foods can benefit me and my body. I am getting feedback about how I am progressing, both negative and positive points which help me to improve and also give me confidence in what I am doing and also motivate me. S. Ryan, Australia - Human Nutrition 1  
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Human Nutrition III (Disease & Nutrition) BRE302
LEARN ABOUT FOOD INTOLERANCE AND DETOXIFICATION This course explains the principles of food intolerance, detoxification, food combining and dietary programs. It explores information on the management of foods to optimize health as well as covering different ways of eating, food toxicity, and detoxification. This course completes the knowledge build up in Nutrition I and II, and also can stand alone as a nutrition programs course.
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Qualification - Certificate In Nutritional Counselling VRE009
NUTRITIONAL COUNSELLING ONLINE COURSE ·Learn Human Nutrition at Home -Online course, or distance education ·Learn what food is healthy ·Start a business or find employment helping others manage their diet ·Graduates qualify to join the Association of Coaching and /or Complimentary Medicine Association (UK) ·Pathways available to continue studies toward higher qualifications (including Advanced Diplomas with HSA and degrees) ·Graduates may find work in ·health support and complimentary medicine ·life coach or nutritional advisor ·weight management, health and fitness ·food service, processing and supply enterprises (everything from catering to health food shops) Note: In some countries, and in some high level jobs (eg. Hospital dietician), you may need a university degree or higher. This course is equivalent to less than 20% of such a qualification This course provides a strong grounding in human nutrition and the basic skills needed to advise or counsel people in this area. It is ideal for those with existing qualifications in health. The course is also suitable for students who want to  provide general nutritional advice to improve fitness and wellbeing through diet, or to improve their own diet. Students will NOT be qualified to advise others on nutrition related to medical or health problems, based on this course alone.
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Arboriculture I BHT106
Learn How to Look After Trees Trees need proper maintenance in order to thrive. If left uncared for, trees are more prone to various environmental disorders as well as pests and diseases.  This extremely comprehensive course develops your tree knowledge in terms of care and maintenance of trees. ·Broaden your understanding in the diagnosis and treatment of tree disorders - whether pests, diseases, nutritional or water problems, or something else. ·Learn about the standard tree surgery practices, how to prune and train both young and established trees, and appropriate safety measures to follow.
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Berry Production BHT309
Find Out How to Grow Berries for Small-scale or Large-scale Production   This online course covers all aspects of the propagation, care and cultivation of common berry fruit as well as some lesser known varieties. It also provides the opportunity to specialise to some degree in one type of berry if you have a particular preference. With increased interest due to the nutritional value of berries, the berry production industry has become a growth sector of the agriculture industry.  ·Learn to care for and propagate berries. ·Study in your own time and at your own pace. ·All tutors are highly knowledgeable and experienced.    
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Biochemistry I (Plants) BSC102
Learn Fundamental Plant Biochemistry - a foundation for work in botany, horticulture, agriculture and more.  ·Study the biochemistry of plants ·Learn about lipids, proteins and enzymes; nitrogen and the nitrogen cycle, photosynthesis and respiration in plants, transpiration and assimilation, pH, chemical analysis ·Improve understanding of biochemistry applications Biochemistry is the chemistry of living things. This course focuses on the biochemistry of plants, rather than animals or humans; though much of what is studied will relate to all types of living things. Our Problem Based Approach for learning makes the learning experience practical and applied, helping you to understand, absorb and retain your new knowledge. Lessons cover: Biochemical substances and terms, carbohydrates, lipids, amino acids, proteins, metabolism, the nitrogen cycle, photosynthesis, respiration, transpiration, acidity and alkalinity, nutrition, hormones, chemical analysis and biochemical applications in industry.   Student Comment: 'Having not finished high school myself and never studied biochemistry my confidence is a little low but the encouragement I am receiving from Honor [tutor] is a tremendous help and making it easier for me as I go. [The course] is helping me realize what I am actually capable of and that I am smarter than I thought. Thank you for making it possible for me to study my passion while still being able to work.' Melissa Smith, Australia, Biochemistry I. Course Prerequisites: Some high school chemistry will be helpful though it is not essential.
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Biochemistry II (Plant and Animal) BSC203
  BUILD YOUR KNOWLEDGE OF BIOCHEMISTRY  Learn about the important building blocks of life including: Amino acids, proteins, sugars, polysaccharides, lipids, enzymes, vitamins, hormones, RNA and DNA. This course focuses on biochemical molecules.  Biochemistry has its roots in medicine, nutrition, agriculture, and natural products chemistry. It covers many other areas as well, but today it is mostly is concerned with the chemistry of molecules found in and associated with living systems, especially the chemistry of these molecules. Biochemists are always trying to break processes down in order to understand how these work, how molecules are created or destroyed and how they relate and affect each other. With the advent of all the modern equipment and computer systems many biochemists also study intact systems and how each system functions and the other structures or processes that may be affected. Recommended Course requisites: Biochemistry I (Plant) BSC102 or Biochemistry I (Animal) BSC103 or similar, before attempting this module.
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Cut Flower Bulbs BHT317
Learn the Skills Needed for Bulb and Flower Production Everyone loves getting a bunch of flowers – bulbs growing for the cut flower trade can be a rewarding career; this course will equip you with the skills and knowledge to forge a career in this field. This is a course designed for the flowering bulb enthusiast or commercial bulb grower interested in starting their own business for the cut flower market. Over ten lessons you'll learn practical skills to get you inspired and start growing. Discover the basics of all good horticultural practice - understanding soil types, plant nutrition, management of pest and diseases, environmental management, and different bulbs used for flower production. 
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Food Preparation & Cooking BRE212
Learn how to prepare and cook food.  This is core life skill. In a health conscious world with increasing costs of food, we need to know how to cook and prepare food safely.  Understand the principles for selecting, cleaning, cutting, preserving, flavouring, mixing, cooking ....and everything else involved in preparing food for consumption. Become a better cook at home, socially, or for work.  Are you? ·health conscious  ·feeding a large family  ·on a budget  ·a food lover  ·keen to develop your culinary skills ·needing to understand how nutrition is affected by food  ·working in meal planning ·affected by a specific diet  ·working with people  ·considering a career in catering or the food service industry  This course complements other studies and courses offered such as Food and Beverage Management, Event Management and Self Sufficiency. It features in our larger courses certificate and diplomas in food management. Enrolling in a course like this depends upon why you need to learn food preparation. Some may wish to become more self sufficient, others may wish to work in a restaurant, catering services, culinary supplies (e.g. a kitchen shop) or hospitality services.
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Human Biology IB (Bioenergetics) BSC201
LEARN ABOUT ENERGY IN THE HUMAN BODY Bionergetics ·learn about the internal environment of the human body ·have considerations into energy use within the human body ·essential knowledge for health science students ·study biochemistry in context ·essential for the fitness trainer, health science and health care professionals, nutritionists  Discover how energy affects our body, how to manage people's energy, where it comes from and what affects energy levels. Learn about energy and movement within the human body. What are the factors that makes us move better?. By understanding these factors you can better manage people's capacity to move, and to manage optimum levels of energy within their body.    The lessons cover: energy and work; energy pathways; the acid-base balance; osmosis & diffusion; atmospheric pressure; temperature regulation; ergogenic aids to performance Prerequisite:  A basic understanding of body systems (e.g. Human Anatomy and Physiology).
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Natural Health Care for Animals BAG218
LEARN TO OPTIMISE ANIMAL WELLBEING - NATURALLY! ACS Student comment: I would recommend this course to anybody who is interested in animals, has animals and/or likes to work with animals. This is something I can use for the rest of my life and I can also use this basic knowledge for further study. The course is very pleasant and the tutors are motivating and very fast. So all in all a great learning experience!Gabriele Klinnert, Australia - Natural Health Care for Animals course. NOW RECOGNISED BY THE COMPLEMENTARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION Technology has come a long way in the treatment of disease in both domestic and livestock. The conventional approach used by most veterinary practices has had great success in treating ailments such as acute infection and trauma. One problem that has come from this conventional approach to treatment is the narrowing view of how ailments can be treated and the growing reliance on chemical products for treatment. This has lead to the re-emergence of holistic therapies for animals. Practitioners who use this holistic approach to the treatment of illness in animals believe that symptoms represent the action of an individual’s “life force”. To protect an animal’s life force, symptoms are created such as diarrhea, vomiting, coughing and sneezing to throw off the disturbance. This unique course examine topics such as natural nutrition for health, the limitations of natural health care, signs of ill health, maintaining health, treating health problems, domestic animals, livestock and also includes a research project so that you can really get into a relevant topic that interests you.  
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Nut Production BHT219
Grow Your Own Nuts  Gain a solid foundation for growing a wide variety of nuts, particularly those suited to temperate climates. This course also provides opportunities for you to focus on types of nuts that are of greater interest and relevance to you, whether you are a commercial grower, home gardener, or someone striving towards self-sufficiency. Nuts have some distinct advantages over other crops which make them particularly useful, including: ·Long shelf life (so you don't need to sell them quickly) or use costly storage or processing to extend the marketing period ·High in protein - nutritionally intensive foods ·They can also be processed into a variety of products. There are eight lessons in this course covering plant culture, site selection and planning, common and less common nut varieties, propagation, soils, pests and diseases, harvesting, and marketing.
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Poultry BAG208
ONLINE COURSE POULTRY  ACS Student Comment: [The course] has helped me to get into College to study Countryside and Environment Management. I have always been interested in all animals especially poultry and the college tutors were impressed with my knowledge. So I am very pleased I did this course. My mum is now thinking about taking the Goat course, as she breeds Pygmy and Golden Guernsey goats and says she would enjoy learning more about them. Aaron May, UK, Poultry course. LEARN TO CARE FOR POULTRY - CHICKENS, GEESE, DUCKS Poultry BAG 208 is for both people wishing to work in the poultry industry and  amateur enthusiasts, the course examines diet, breeding, vaccination, pests and diseases and much more. This thorough and comprehensive poultry course has 8 lessons: Terminology, Breeds , Nutrition, Diseases In Poultry, Layers, Broilers, Incubation, Brooding, Record Keeping, Economics & Marketing. 
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Poultry Husbandry BAG208
Learn to Manage Poultry for Profit, Pleasure or Home Egg Production Of all livestock enterprises, poultry can be the least expensive and least demanding enterprises to set up. Whether a small flock for home use or a start up commercial farm, you don't need large acreage, and you can start seeing results from production much faster than you might see with other types of animal production.  Comment from a former ACS Student: "I work in farm animal welfare (on a chicken campaign).  It didn't make sense to work on a campaign about a subject I knew nothing about.  The amount of research I did for each assignment taught me so much more than I ever could have learned on my own... I would just like to say how much I enjoyed this course and dealing with your school.  I got answers quickly, and help was always available.  You don't always find that in a correspondence school.  My experience has been so positive I will be signing up for another course shortly".  Hindy, UK. The course covers all aspects of poultry care and management including: Terminology, Breeds, Nutrition, Diseases In Poultry, Layers, Broilers, Incubation, Brooding, Record Keeping, Economics & Marketing. A comprehensive course for both home chicken raising and farm workers.
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Qualification - Advanced Diploma In Agriculture - Animal Husbandry VAG005
Are you interested in a career working with animals? Work in animal production at a technician or management level Train to work in animal production at a technician or management level, for example, as a farm manager, technical representative, trainer, consultant or marketing manager. Modules include: Animal Husbandry, Pasture Management, Soil Science, Animal Breeding, Animal Behaviour, Animal Feed and Nutrition, Animal Husbandry, Horse Care, Cattle Production, Sheep, Pigs, Poultry, Aquaculture, Dairy Cattle Management, Calf Rearing, Irrigation, Engineering, Business Studies, Permaculture, Sustainable Agriculture, and Workplace Health and Safety. 
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Qualification - Certificate in Animal Husbandry VAG012
Learn to Manage Animals Better; on a Farm  ·Self improvement for farmers and their family members ·Foundation for starting a career in agriculture or veterinary industries ·A first step toward further studies in agriculture.     ACS Student comment: I am reading and learning so many different things I did not previously know or understand about animals.  The assignment comments by the tutor are very encouraging and helpful. Lisbeth Fletcher, Netherlands, Certificate in Animal Health Care.   This is a relevant course for all animal owners and farmers. During the course of your studies you will learn about animal breeds, behaviour, nutrition, animal health care issues and general management methods. You will research and learn to recognise different parasites and diseases that affect the well being of animals, and implement control strategies for common problems. The choice of elective subjects allows students to structure their learning around topics that are relevant to their situation or interests. This make for a highly adaptable qualification that is popular with many students.  
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Qualification - Certificate in Arboriculture VHT090
Learn Skills Needed to Work With Trees To work in the challenging and stimulating arboriculture industry you need fundamental knowledge and understanding of trees, their amenity value and their indisputable value to the environment. Such knowledge includes the maintenance and management of trees; tree assessment for health, monetary or environmental value, fundamentals of planting, transplanting, pruning, site planning, identification and treatment of pests diseases, nutritional and other disorders, tree surgery, after care and advice and tree removal. Arborists are there to encourage and maintain healthy, growing trees where at all possible; their work therefore has an important role in the community. This course will provide you with the skills and knowledge you need to get a foothold in the tree care industry.
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Qualification - Certificate in Companion Animal Studies VAG024
COMPANION ANIMAL STUDIES COURSE ONLINE WORK IN THE PET INDUSTRY Learn about animal health care, and develop business and management skills, that are valued for a career working with pets or providing support services within the pet industry. This course can be an excellent starting point for: ·Pet Shop staff or proprietors ·Animal Breeders or Service Providers ·Veterinary Assistants ·Animal Shelter Staff ·Allied professions in Farming, Wildlife, etc The course is also well suited to anyone who already works with animals or those who are seeking to further their skills and career prospects.  There are four core modules: Animal Behaviour, Starting a Small Business, Animal Health Care and Pet Care.  Students can then select 2 more modules from a range of 6 including Natural Animal Health Care, Animal Biology, Animal Feed and Nutrition, Sales Skills, Breeding Animals and Horse Management 1.
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Qualification - Certificate in Equine Husbandry VAG011
EQUINE HUSBANDRY ONLINE COURSE     Develop your skills in horse husbandry and management.   This is a highly recommended practical course designed to cover all aspects of caring for horses. You will learn about the anatomy, physiology, feeding, biology and general husbandry of horses. The four core modules are Horse Care (I, II and III) and Equine Behaviour. Two elective modules can be chosen from: Animal Husbandry I (Anatomy and Physiology), Animal Husbandry II (Animal Health), Animal Husbandry III (Feed and Nutrition) and Animal Breeding.
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Qualification - Certificate In Horticulture (Cut Flowers) VHT002
Learn to Grow Cut Flower Crops for Work in the Flower Production Industry This course is aimed at people who wish to work in the cut flower industry - as an employee, manager or owner. You will learn principles and practices of horticulture and how to apply them to growing flower crops.   It is a comprehensive 600 hour course similar to our other VHT002 horticulture certificates we offer in that it shares the same introductory (core) units. However, this course devotes a further 50% of the course to topics specifically related to the production and marketing of cut flowers. The core units are the same as for other certificates (i.e. Introduction to Plants, Plant Culture, Soils and Nutrition, Plant Identification and Use, Pests, Diseases and Weeds).  
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Qualification - Certificate In Horticulture (Horticultural Technology) VHT002
HORTICULTURAL TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT COURSE - DISTANCE LEARNING LEARN HYDROPONICS, PLANT CULTURE & PROPAGATION A 700 hr course that develops knowledge and skills in the application of modern technology to horticulture; with particular emphasis on hydroponics and plant breeding. ·Gain essential skills for employment or running your own business ·Students learn a wide variety of skills from plant culture to hydroponics and propagation ·Study at home and save time and money ·Learn from the experts The course includes 6 Core Units and 3 Stream Modules.  Core units include Introduction to Plants, Plant Culture, Soils and Nutrition, Plant Identification and Use, Propagation & Pests, Diseases and Weeds.  This course is similar to other C12CN002 horticulture certificates in its introductory (core) units, but devotes 50% of the course to topics specifically related to horticultural technology. This course is written and taught by leading international experts including John Mason, author of Commercial Hydroponics (now in it's 8th printing) and Dr Lyn Morgan, author and commercial hydroponic consultant.  
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Qualification - Certificate In Horticulture (Organic Plant Growing) VHT002
Aim for a Career or Business in Organic Food Production This course is aimed at people who have an interest in environmentally-friendly and sustainable methods of growing food crops. It is designed to teach the principles and practices of growing plants using organic methods such as crop rotations, no-dig vegetable beds, companion planting, biological pest control, integrated pest management, natural fungicides, and so on. It is a comprehensive 700 hour course similar to other VHT002 horticulture certificates we offer in that it shares the same introductory (core) units. However, this course devotes a further 50% of the course to topics specifically related to organic growing. The core units comprise fifteen lessons covering: Introduction to Plants, Plant Culture, Soils and Nutrition, Plant Identification and Use & Pests, Diseases and Weeds. 
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Qualification - Certificate In Horticulture (Viticulture) VHT002
Gain the Knowledge Needed to Start or Manage a Vineyard This course is aimed at people working, or intending to work, in the production of grapes for a wide range of uses.  It is a comprehensive 700 hour course similar to other VHT002 horticulture certificates we offer in that it shares the same introductory (core) units. However, this course devotes a further 50% of the course to topics specifically related to the production of grapes for wine, drying or as fresh fruit. The core units comprise fifteen lessons and are divided into the following sections: Introduction to Plants, Plant Culture, Soils and Nutrition, Plant Identification and Use, and Pests, Diseases and Weeds. The second part of the course focuses totally on grape production, management and marketing.
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Qualification - Child Development Certificate VRE002
Learn more about child development Understand how children think and why they behave the way they do!   This certificate is focused for people wanting to or already are working with children as well as anyone wanting to develop skills for a career in childcare. The course consists of six x 100 hour modules. Study three compulsory modules of Child Psychology, Child Nutrition and Play Leadership. Then choose three modules from a list of electives.
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Qualification - Foundation Certificate in Plant Growth for Horticulture Level 2 VHT040
Learn About Plant Growth & Development This intensive course is aimed at those who wish to learn more about growing plants including how to propagate them, feed them and protect them. This is done through nurturing your understanding of plant physiology and biological processes as well as plant identification and types of plants.  This Foundation Certificate in Plant Growth for Horticulture (Level 2) includes 4 units covering - The Plant Kingdom (Unit 1), Plant Nutrition, The Root Environment (Unit 2), Pests, Diseases and Weeds (Unit 3), and Sexual and Asexual Propagation (Unit 4).
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Qualification - Foundation Diploma In Natural Health BSC001
Diploma in Natural Health Online Studies - Start your new career here ·study complementary medicine ·seek a career as a natural therapist, nutritionist and health counsellor  
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Qualification -Certificate In Self Sufficiency ASS102
ONLINE CERTIFICATE COURSE IN SUSTAINABLE LIVING BECOME SELF SUFFICIENT NOW WITH THIS PRACTICAL COURSE A unique qualification which may be undertaken with a view to preparing for a change in the way you live or perhaps in preparation for establishing a business or career providing services to the community in this discipline. The course develops skills in producing your own day to day products using low cost, environmental friendly practices. The Certificate covers (but is not limited to): · mud brick building, · growing fruit and vegetables, herbs and other crops organically, · raising poultry, sheep and goats, · nutrition and creating a balanced diet, · alternative energy supplies, · permaculture, and sustainable agriculture · alternative energy. “This is a certificate level course that provides the skills to earn extra income as a consultant in this field. Be self-sufficient and earn money too.” - Adriana Fraser Cert.Hort., Cert.Child Care, Adv.Cert.App.Mgt., Cert 1V Assessment and Training, Adv.Dip.Hort., ACS Tutor.
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Self Sufficiency I ASS100
Learn how to live self-sufficiently in this modern age! Develop your ability to be self-sufficient. Learn about food and nutrition, and making the right decisions about changes in lifestyle; as well as showing you how to do a whole range of practical things such as: · Mud brick building. · Making crafts. · Growing fruit, vegetables, herbs, and other crops. · Raising poultry, sheep and goats. · Extending the life of clothing. · Conserving energy. · Recycling. · Simple home medical care and first aid, and lots more.
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Self Sufficiency II ASS101
 LEARN TRADITIONAL FOOD PRODUCTION & PROCESSING - SELF SUFFICIENT This unique course takes you another step on your road to self sufficiency. In this course you will learn to: ·Make your own cheese ·Learn to grow, harvest, preserve and store food ·Learn production of milk and eggs ·Home study, self paced course ·Save your self time and money Learn to be self sufficient with your food. You learn about nutrition and how to balance your diet, as well as how to produce, process, store, and use different types of food. This includes berries, nuts, milk, cheese, eggs, bread making, preserves, & dried food. Cooking, freezing, drying, bottling, making bread, planning a vegetable garden to give produce all year round, and lots more are covered during the ten lessons.
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Sheep Husbandry BAG210
SHEEP HUSBANDRY DISTANCE LEARNING COURSE Learn the care and management of your flock Sheep are an important agricultural livestock that are bred for meat and wool worldwide. Careful and informed management of your flock will ensure increased productivity and efficiency. Aimed at professional and amateur graziers, the course provides you with the knowledge to run your sheep effectively and productively and will help you to develop your ability to independently analyse and make decisions about the management requirements of sheep.The course offers you the chance to understand more about the care and management of sheep. Topics include: breeds; selection and breeding; nutrition; diseases of sheep; commercial flock management; lamb care; wool ;and the marketing of sheep and sheep products. Comment from ACS student: "Although I can do all of the practical work that is required to raise sheep, I am learning a lot more than I didn't already know. all that I knew I learned from my dad. I am enjoying this course and when I finish it, I would like to do another one, perhaps in management". Jonathan, UK - Sheep  course
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Soil Management (Crops) BHT303
Become Skilled in Managing Soils for Growing Crops There are many things that can go wrong with soil, such as - poor nutrition, chemical imbalances, structural problems such as poor drainage, or lack of microbial life. Often minor and relatively inexpensive treatments can make a huge difference to productivity, but the problems need to be correctly identified first and that requires a clear understanding of soil theory and management practices. This course teaches you about soil properties and requirements in agriculture, and how to apply that knowledge at a management level. Topics covered include the chemical and physical properties of soil, soil testing, soil management, earthworks, land degradation, and container growing. This course is similar to our other soil management courses, but relates specifically to crops.  
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Sports Psychology BPS106
Sports Psychology online course Learn how to motivate sports people using psychological techniques. Sports psychology is the study of the interaction between a person’s psychology and their participation in sport. Singer (1978) defined it as “the science of psychology applied to sport”. Whilst the field of psychology is relatively young, sports psychology is even younger. The field of sports psychology has much to offer, carrying out useful research that can be made available to athletes and coaches. Whilst knowing about sports psychology itself is important, there are other areas of psychology that are related, such as nutrition, life coaching, motivation and so on. This course enables you to gain a useful qualification that will focus on areas that are of specific interest to you. Student Comment: "The course was useful for my goalkeeper coaching practises. [It} met my expectations and gave me some good insights; I liked the way the course was structured, especially the way I could work at my own pace WITHOUT any pressure. The course has specifically helped with ideas for motivating players." Mario Rimati, Football Coach & Phys Ed Teacher, Italy - Sports Pscyhology course A must for anyone seriously interested in working with, or already works with, amateur and professional sports people.
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Plant Health (Horticulture III) BHT116
Become Skilled in Plant Pest & Disease Identification & Control This course is designed to give you a comprehensive understanding of plant pests, diseases and disorders. It builds on the introduction to plant health provided in our Horticulture I course and goes in to sufficient depth to give you a solid foundation in a broad range of potential problems - whether in garden setting, plant nursery or crop situation.    You will develop a firm understanding of plant health, the systematic identification of health problems in plants, and the techniques for control of those problems.
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