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UNISA Diploma in Ornamental Horticulture Ornamental Horticulture Course, Module and Curriculum

UNISA Diploma in Ornamental Horticulture Ornamental Horticulture Course, Module and Curriculum

Qualification stream: Ornamental Horticulture
Qualification code: 98025 – HOR
NQF level: 6
Total credits: 360
Rules:
Practical work and work integrated learning form an integral part of this qualification. Due to module code changes, HOR2603 is replaced by HOR1604 and HOR1601 is replaced by HOR2605. If you have successfully completed HOR1601and HOR2603 please do not register for HOR2605 and HOR1604 respectively.
This qualification will be presented using both online and distance learning modes.

Who can register?

Successful applicants and re-registering students must register to study through Unisa in 2016. Applicants can only begin the registration process if they have received an official approval of their application from Unisa. Re-registering students can begin the registration process after receiving their registration details from Unisa. Should you wish to change to an alternative qualification, please apply for the alternative qualification during the next application period.

How to choose your modules

Each Unisa qualification is structured in such a way that you need to pass a certain number of modules within a certain amount of time in order to graduate. You must pass a minimum number of credits / modules annually so that you are able to re-register and continue with your qualification:

  • At least 36 NQF credits (3 modules of 12 credits each) in your first year of study;
  • At least 48 NQF credits (4 modules of 12 credits each) in your second or further years of study.

You may not register for more than the allowed maximum number of credits / modules per semester:

  • At least 60 NQF credits (5 modules of 12 credits each) in a semester;
  • At least 120 NQF credits (10 modules of 12 credits each) per year for year modules.

The maximum number of credits do not include supplementary and/or aegrotat examinations from a previous semester. Modules taken for non-degree/non-diploma purposes also count towards the maximum number of credits allowed.

You must take your available time into consideration when choosing your modules, as this will impact your academic performance. You need approximately:

  • 6 to 8 hours per week for semester modules;
  • 4 to 6 hours per week for year modules.

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Curriculum for this qualification

As you are deciding on the modules you will be registering for, remember to write down the module names and codes so that you have something that you can refer to when completing your registration.

Rules:
Practical work and work integrated learning form an integral part of this qualification. Due to module code changes, HOR2603 is replaced by HOR1604 and HOR1601 is replaced by HOR2605. If you have successfully completed HOR1601and HOR2603 please do not register for HOR2605 and HOR1604 respectively.

First level

Module Pre-requisite/Co-requisite/Recommendation
Group A. Compulsory
CEC1501 – Conservation Ecology I
EUP1501 – Ethical Information and Communication Technologies for Development Solutions
HOR1501 – Ornamental Plant Propagation
HOR1503 – Plant Growing and Care Co-requisite:LDS1501 (or XDS1501)
HOR1504 – Horticulture Practical I
HOR1604 – Horticultural Mechanisation I
LDS1501 – Landscape Maintenance Co-requisite:HOR1503
PMS1501 – Ornamental Plant Use I
PSO1501 – Plant Studies I Co-requisite:ANS1501 (or XNS1501) & COC1501 (for 98024 Nature Conservation only)
SSC1501 – Soil Science I

Second level

Module Pre-requisite/Co-requisite/Recommendation
Group A. Compulsory
EMG2601 – Horticultural Resource Management I
ENS2602 – Environmental Studies I Pre-requisite:CEC1501 (or XEC1501)
HOR2601 – Nursery Design and Layout Pre-requisite:HOR141Z or [HOR1501 (or XOR1501) applicable to 98025 only]
HOR2602 – Plant Growth Structures Pre-requisite:HOR1501 (or XOR1501) & HOR1503 (or XOR1503)
HOR2604 – Horticulture Practical II Pre-requisite:HOR1504
HOR2605 – Horticulture Practice I (WIL)
LDS2601 – Introductory Landscape Design Techniques Pre-requisite:LDS1501 (or XDS1501)
PMS2601 – Ornamental Plant Use II Pre-requisite:PMS131X or [PMS1501 (or XMS1501) applicable to 98025 only]
PMS2602 – Ornamental Plant Use III Pre-requisite:PMS2601( or XMS1501)
PSO2601 – Plant Studies II Pre-requisite:PSO1501 (or XSO1501) or PSO141Q

Third level

Module Pre-requisite/Co-requisite/Recommendation
Group A. Compulsory
EMG3701 – Horticulture Resource Management II Pre-requisite:EMG2601
Co-requisite:EMG3702
EMG3702 – Horticultural Resource Management Practice (WIL) Pre-requisite:EMG2601
Co-requisite:EMG3701
GGH3708 – Environmental Awareness and Responsibility
HOR3601 – Ornamental Crop Production Pre-requisite:HOR2602
HOR3602 – Plant Pests and Diseases
LDS3601 – Landscape Construction and Installation Pre-requisite:LDS2601
LDS3701 – Advanced Landscape Design Techniques Pre-requisite:LDS2601
Co-requisite:LDS3702
LDS3702 – Landscape Design Practical Pre-requisite:LDS2601
Co-requisite:LDS3701
LDS3703 – Landscape Design Practice (WIL)
PMS3601 – Ornamental Plant Use Practice (WIL)

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