Advanced Diploma in Ornamental and Landscape Horticulture | UNISA

APS Required

points

Duration

1 year(s)

Type

Diploma

Delivery

Full-time

Requirements

Your admission to Unisa is dependent on you meeting the specific admission requirements for your chosen qualification. A Diploma in Ornamental Horticulture (or equivalent), with an average of 60% or more for 3rd level modules. Applicants who have a final major mark of 50% to 59% or who completed the diploma more than five years previously may be considered by the department by submitting a motivation, CV, and evidence of relevant industry working experience for at least three years after completing the Diploma in Ornamental Horticulture. Applicants who do not comply with the above requirements should consider applying for a lower-level qualification for which they meet the statutory and additional requirements by submitting a motivation, CV, and evidence of relevant industry working experience for at least three years after completing the Diploma in Ornamental Horticulture. Study material for this qualification will only be available online.

Career Prospects

  • Landscape Horticulturist
    Designs, installs, and maintains aesthetically pleasing outdoor spaces using ornamental plants and sustainable landscaping techniques.
  • Horticultural Project Manager
    Leads large-scale landscaping or greening projects for municipalities, estates, or commercial properties.
  • Botanical Garden Curator
    Manages plant collections, conservation programmes, and educational exhibits in public or private botanical gardens.
  • Urban Greening Specialist
    Works with city planners and developers to integrate plant life into urban infrastructure for environmental and aesthetic benefits.
  • Ornamental Plant Production Manager
    Oversees the cultivation of decorative plants in nurseries for commercial sale or use in landscaping projects.

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