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Fruit Production (Temperate)
Fruit Production – Temperate Climate 100 Hours Certificate Course
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Fruit Production – Temperate Climate course online. This course is ideal for anyone serious about fruit growing; from the small hobby farmer to orchard worker, or enthusiastic amateur who aspires to win first prize for their fruit at the local garden show.
Fruit growing plays a vital part in a country’s economy and for export, plus it provides seasonal employment for people. In days gone by, labourers from London would travel to counties such as Kent, for apple and hop picking holidays. Today, crops such as strawberries, raspberries and other fruit grown in cool climates, are often harvested by workers from outside of the UK and workers from the UK take grape picking holidays in countries such as France.
The creation of the European Union (EU) and trade agreements between countries, now means that a number of temperate climate fruits are no longer only available seasonally. Strawberries in the UK for example normally ripen in June of each year, just in time to be eaten traditionally at the Wimbledon Tennis Tournament. Although they and other berries are available through summer, they were not available in the winter months, so strawberries are imported from countries like Spain to be enjoyed all the year round.
In this comprehensive course, you will learn how to choose, grow, nurture and market fruit produced in cooler areas of the world. It will not only present you with information, but also guide you through a series of experiences that will improve your ability to understand, communicate, solve problems and continue expanding your knowledge and skills in fruit production for a temperate climate. Therefore, by the end of the course, you should have a sound understanding of everything that the course teaches, plus more and a solid foundation from which to build or enhance your career prospects.
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Lessons
Lesson Structure: Fruit Production – Temperate Climate BHT218
There are 8 lessons:
1 Â Introduction to Temperate Fruit Growing
- How do you Decide what to Grow?: Aspects of Crop Selection, Scope of Temperate Fruit Growing
- Understanding the Botany
- The Inflorescence
- Fruits: How Seed Forms
- Modification of Fruits: Succulent fruits, Composite fruits
- Key to Main Types of Fruits
- Buds
- Glossary of Terms: Morphological Changes in Plants
2 Â Establishing an Orchard
- Establishing an Orchard – What to Consider
- Considerations in Choosing a Site: Size, Location, Climate, Calculating Effective Rainfall, Biological – Pest and Diseases, Existing Vegetation, Water, Other
3 Â General Cultural Practices
- Understanding Soils: Physical characteristics of soil, Soil texture, Soil structure, Chemical characteristics of soils, Soil water content, Water, Air, Simple soil tests, Naming the soil
- Pests and Diseases
- Dealing with Fruit Tree Problems: Identifying the problem, What are the symptoms?
- Pests: Chewing insects, Sucking Insects, Phytoplasma
- Other Pest Problems: Mealy bug, Nematodes, Sawflies, Scale, Birds
- Diseases: Three Types (Fungal disease, Viruses, Bacteria), Disease Types (Leaf blight, Canker, Botryitis, Galls, Leaf Spot, Mildew, Rots, Blossom end rot, Collar rot, Sooty mould
- Plant Viruses: Virus Control, Wilt drooping foliage
- Integrated Pest Management: Insecticide use in IPM, What Does IPM Involve?
- Chemical Methods of Pest Control: Law, Chemical Labels, A General Chemical Control Routine Program for Spraying Deciduous Fruit trees
- Non-Chemical Methods: Environmental Affects on Plant Health, Common Environmental Problems
- Physical Plant Protection Methods
- Weed Control: Preventative Measures, Control Methods
- Plant Nutrition: What Nutrients do Plants Need? The Nutrient Elements, Major Elements, The Micronutrients
- Deficiences and Toxicities: Indicators of Deficiency and Toxicity
- Fertilizers: Types of Fertilisers, Choosing the Right Fertiliser, Applying Fertilisers, How Much to Apply? Natural Fertilisers
- Pruning Fruit Trees: Before pruning
- Flower or Vegetative Buds: Location of Fruit Buds
- Water, Drainage and Irrigation: Water is Important to Plants, Classes of Soil Moisture, Soils and Transpiration
- Measuring Water Available to Plants: Calculating Field Capacity, Calculating Permanent Wilting Point (PWP), Tensiometers
- Drainage: Testing Drainage Capability, Improving Drainage, Improving Infiltration
- When to Irrigate: Scheduling Irrigation, Important Elements, Period of Watering, Cyclic Watering, Pulse Watering, Water Extraction by Roots
- Irrigation Types: Flood Irrigation, Sprinkler Irrigation, Trickle Irrigation, Irrigation system efficiency
4 Â Tree Fruits
- Deciduous Fruit Trees: Winter Chilling Requirements, How to Grow Deciduous Fruit Trees, Choosing Your Varieties, Pollination Requirements
- Directory of Fruit Trees and their Requirements: Apple, Apricot, Cherry, Fig, Loquat, Nashi or Asian Pear, Olive, Peach and Nectarine, Pear, Pepino, Plum, Pomegranate, Quince, Tree Tomato or Tamarillo
- Using Compost
5 Â Vines, Nuts & Berries
- Nut Growing: Walnut, Chestnuts, Almond, Peanut, Macadamia, Pecan, American Hazelnut, Filbert, Pistachio, Other Edible Nuts
- Vines: Passionfruit, Chinese Gooseberry, Grape
- Berry Fruit: Quick Guide to Choosing Berries, Strawberries, Raspberries, Cape Gooseberry, Gooseberry, Mulberry, Blueberry
- Varieties for Cool- Temperate Climates: Elderberry, Currants, American Cranberry, Bramble Fruits, Loganberry, Other Brambles
6 Â Citrus
- Citrus: Citrus Species, Temperature Tolerance, Planting Citrus, Culture, Some General Rules for Citrus Growing, Problems
- Citrus Directory: Cumquat, Grapefruit, Lemon, Lime, Mandarin, Orange, Sour Orange, Tangelo
7 Â Cultural Management of a Fruit Plantation or Orchard
- The Maintenance Program
- The Production Plan: Example of a Simple Flow Chart for Cape Gooseberries
8 Â Marketing Your Produce
- Marketing your Produce
- Considering your Market: Direct sales to the public, Sales through major markets, Contract growing
- Market Research: Steps in Market Research, Gathering Information, What do you need to research?
- Standards: Cost efficiency, Profit, Sales price, Quality standards, Quantity standards
- Example of Harvesting Procedures for a Berry Crop: Harvesting Techniques, Post Harvest Treatment, Cooling, Cooling Methods
Learning Goals
Learning Goals: Fruit Production – Temperate Climate BHT218
- Identify different types of fruit crops, which can be successfully grown in your region
- Develop a plan for the establishment of an orchard.
- Determine the cultural requirements for different fruit crops in your locality (Part A)
- Determine the cultural requirements for different fruit crops in your locality (Part B)
- Determine the cultural requirements for different fruit crops in your locality (Part C)
- Determine the cultural requirements for different fruit crops in your locality (Part D)
- Develop a calendar for cultural management of a fruit plantation, or orchard
- Formulate appropriate methods for marketing specific fruit crops grown in your locality
Practical (Set Tasks)
Practicals:
- Compile a resource file different sources of information regarding commercial fruit varieties.
- Compare the facilities used to produce different fruit crops, in a specified locality.
- Determine criteria for selecting a fruit variety to grow as a commercial crop in your locality.
- Select different fruit varieties with commercial potential for a specified location.
- Analyse the physical layout of a specified orchard.
- Determine the scope of commercial fruit growing in a specified locality.
- Demonstrate standard soil tests to three different soils to determine:
- Soil type
- pH
- Drainage
- Water holding capacity
- Evaluate the three different soils tested to determine their suitability for growing different fruit varieties.
- Analyse the culture
- Watering
- Weed control
- Soil management
- Pruning
- Fertilising
- Pest control
- Disease control
- Determine soil management practices, including:
- Nutrition
- Soil structure
- Cultivation
- Weed control
- Determine the susceptibility of four specified fruit species to pest and disease problems.
- Explain how to control twenty different, specified pests and diseases, on different fruit varieties grown.
- Develop sets of guidelines for pruning three different types of fruits.
- Determine the factors which are critical to growing fruit trees in your locality.
- Determine criteria to select a site for fruit growing in your locality.
- Compare the physical layout of two different orchards you visit.
- Prepare a plan for establishing a fruit growing area, in your locality, including:
- Concept layout plan drawn to scale
- Materials list (including plants)
- Cost estimates for establishment.
- Analyse three different marketing systems in the fruit industry, including at local, national and international levels.
- Explain four common reasons for price fluctuations in the fruit industry.
- Compare different fruit crops in relation to different factors, including:
- Storage requirements
- Storage life
- Harvesting time
- Shelf life
- Transport to market
- Evaluate the presentation and packaging of three different fruits, for marketing through different marketing systems.
- Analyse different marketing strategies used by a specific fruit grower.
- Develop a marketing strategy, including:
- Marketing stages
- Marketing schedule (ie. timetable)
- Estimated marketing costs
- Handling procedures
- Promotions, for a specific fruit crop.
- Differentiate between the cultural practices undertaken by different growers, on the same crop, grown in different localities.
- Determine the cultural practices necessary to grow different fruit crops for a twelve month period, on a specified site.
- Prepare a monthly calender, covering a twelve month period, for cultural practices in a fruit plantation or orchard.
Examinations
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Assessment
Assessment is based on a combination of completing all assignments and sitting for a final short one and a half hour exam, in your own location.
If you don’t cope well with exams then you may elect to undertake a project instead. This is a popular option.
In addition, most modules have a Set Task at the end of each lesson placed before the assignment. This is an opportunity to undertake practical work to help you acquire knowledge and skills and practical experience. This ADL feature is an added bonus not found at most online schools. Set Tasks are not required for assessment.Â
Some courses also have optional Self-Tests which are available on our online learning platform. These are not available by correspondence or by USB, and do not form part of your overall grade.
How our courses work
- Choose Your Learning Method
You choose how you would like to receive your course material, i.e., Online, USB or Correspondence. The choice is yours. You may also work on online or offline. - Tutor Allocation
Every student is assigned their own dedicated tutor who is an expert in their subject area. They provide as much or as little individual contact as you require. You can contact your tutor whenever you need – your hours are not limited. - Feedback and Assignments
Tutor Feedback is an essential component in helping you understand the subject matter. Tutor feedback is given in the form of notes written on the assignment. We encourage you to contact your Tutor where help with clarification and understanding of course material may be required.
Your assignments are located at the end of each lesson. You submit them for marking whenever you are ready. There is no time limit.  - Set Tasks and Self-Tests
Most modules have a Set Task at the end of each lesson before for the assignment. This is where you get the opportunity to undertake practical work to help you acquire knowledge, skills and practical experience. Many modules also have short Self-Tests. - Exams
Once all assignments have been completed you may then elect to sit for a one and half hour exam in your own location. If you prefer not to take the exam you do have the option to undertake a project instead.
Once the exam or project part of the course is completed, your Certificate is then processed. Please allow approximately 4 weeks for this. - Design Your Own Qualification
ADL offers students the flexibility to self-design their own qualification – bundling together a combination of 100-hour modules into a qualification higher than a certificate.
FAQ
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Here is a list of the most often asked FAQ’s.
General
Q. Why should I enrol with the Academy for Distance Learning?
A. Here at ADL, our students are our priority – we treat everyone as a unique individual.
Q. Do I need to buy text books?
A. No, as each module has been written by highly qualified industry professionals. The content of the material is presented in such a way that text books are not required. However, if you require additional reading your tutor will be able to supply a list.
Q. What happens if I have to stop studying for a while? (eg. become sick, go on holidays, have a baby, move house, etc)
A. It’s OK to take a break and start up your study at a later point in time. Just let us know.
Q. Is there an age limit?
A. There is no maximum age limit. We do however, have a minimum age limit of 18 years. Below that age parental consent would be required.
Q. Are your courses up-to date?
A. Our courses are revised and updated on a rotation system.
Q. Do you have a Cancellation policy?
A. Yes. We have a cancellation policy that is fair and equitable. For further details please click here.
Q. Will I have any opportunity to engage with other students?
A. We have a Student Community group based on facebook! If you don’t have a facebook account already, you could make one just for talking with fellow students on the group.
Enrolment
Q. When can I enrol/start?
A. You may enrol and start at any time of the year – it’s all self- paced.
Q. Can I study from anywhere in the world?
A. Our courses are available to anyone, anywhere in the world from the comfort of your own home. The course content is relevant to any country, culture or economy.
Q. How long do I have to complete the course?
A. You complete the course at any time that is convenient for you.
Q. Completing a 100 hour module – how long will it take?
A. For some students a 100 hour module will take approximately to 3- 6 months to complete. Others take less time and some even longer.
Assessment
Q. Assessment – how does it work?
A. For each 100 hour module you are assessed by assignments (at the end of each lesson) and a final one and a half hour exam (or you may elect to complete a Project, instead of sitting the exam) – the choice is yours – you sit for the exam in your own location.
Q. I don’t cope well with exams – what can I do?
A. You may elect to undertake a Project (set by your tutor) instead of sitting the exam. Projects are completed from your home and can usually take a couple of weeks to complete.
Q. If my assignment is not up to standard is there an opportunity to resubmit my work?
A. Yes –
Q. How many assignments do I need to complete for each module?
A. At the end of each lesson, there is an assignment – so if a course has say, 10 lessons, there would be 10 assignments.
Q. I am having difficulty attending workshops/industry meetings, what can be done?
A. If your course requires attendance at workshops, conferences, or industry meetings; alternative arrangements can be made in your country.
Qualifications
Q. What qualification will I receive?
A. For individual modules, you would be awarded a Certificate endorsed by TQUK (Training Qualifications, UK), providing you complete all assignments and the exam. If you just want to complete only the assignments and not sit for the exam or finish a Project, then a Letter of Achievement would be awarded. For more details on qualifications available please click here.
Q. Can I customize my diploma/higher qualification?
A. Not all educational institution’s certificates /diplomas meet everyone’s needs. The opportunity to Design Your Own Diploma at the Academy (subject to our approval) is an added bonus, not found at other colleges. You choose modules that you think will help you in achieving your goal.
Q. What do I get when I complete the course? Will I receive a transcript?
A. At the completion of all courses and providing all assignments and exam requirements have been met, you will receive your Award and a Transcript.
Tutors
Q. Our tutors – who are they?
A. We appoint Tutors and require that they must be currently active in their industry, with at least 5 years’ experience in their chosen profession.
Q. Can I contact my tutor at any time?
A. Yes – you have unlimited access to your tutor via email through our Online Classroom. You can always leave a message with ADL requesting your tutor to contact you. You decide on how much or how little contact you wish to have.
Q. Practical work – How is this done?
A. To find out more about this part of the course please visit the section on How Our Courses Work here.
Career Options
What's Included
UNDERSTANDING SOILS:
Understanding soils is vital to successful viticulture. The success or otherwise with which vines may be able to grow in soil will greatly depend upon the soil’s physical and chemical properties.
Soil is important to the plant in providing the following:
a) Nutrition:Â the plant derives its food from nutrients in the soil.
b) Support:Â the soil holds the plant firm and stops it falling over.
c) Water and air:Â roots absorb both water and air. The soil must contain both. A soil with too much air leaves the plant starved for water. A soil with too much water leaves the plant starved for air.
Different soils have different characteristic with respect to the above factors. For example, a sandy soil provides less support than a clay soil. A clay soil provides less air, but has a greater capacity to hold water than sand. An organic soil has a good ability to hold water, but doesn’t always provide good support.
Physical characteristics of soil
Soil is made up of the following components:
- mineral particles – sand, silt, clay, and other minerals
- organic matter – humus and the remains of plants and animals
- water and dissolved nutrients
- air supplying oxygen to the plants
- living organisms (worms, fungi, insects, micro-organisms etc)
These things affect the soil’s ability to grow plants. It is possible to grow some plants in soils without living organisms, organic matter or mineral particles, but plant roots must have air, water and nutrients. Generally, however, you will require some amount of each of the above components to get the best growth from your plant.
There are basically four component particles in soil:
- Gravel: particles larger than 2mm
- Sand: particles between 0.02 to 2mm in diameter
- Silt: particles between 0.02 and 0.002mm in diameter
- Colloids: particles less than 0.002mm in diameter
Career Opportunities
FAQ - RHS Theory Qualifications
GENERALÂ
If you require further details about any of the RHS industry recognised qualifications please, call one of our friendly RHS Course Advisors on +44 (0)1227 789 649 or email: [email protected]
Q:Â When can I Enrol/Start My RHS Course With ADL?
A: Anytime, Anywhere. There are no enrolment deadlines.
Q:Â I live Overseas. Can I Study From Overseas?
A: You can study any of the RHS theory qualifications overseas. All courses are offered in English. You will need to email RHS Qualifications direct to arrange sitting for your examination overseas.
Q: Is There a Time Limit for Completing an RHS Qualification?
A: At present there are no time limits. However, RHS is contemplating in the future, the introduction of course time-lines.
Q:Â Are There Any Entry Requirements (Pre-Requisites)?
A:Â The RHS Theory courses do not require prerequisites, previous experience or any knowledge of horticulture. You just need passion for all things horticulture.
Q: What Course Should I Start With First? I Am New To RHS Qualifications.
A: We highly recommend that you start with Level 2 – Principles of Garden Planning, Establishment and Maintenance.
Q:Â What Does ADL Course Material Include?
A:Â Includes Power Point Presentations, Videos and written course lessons.
RHS EXAMS
Q:Â When Do Exams Take Place?
A: Exams are held on fixed dates in February and June of each year. You should register as a candidate at least 3 months before these dates, so please do not leave exam registration to the last minute
Q:Â Where Do I Take My Exams?
A:Â UK: You take the exams at the RHS Wisley Centre, located between Cobham and Ripley in Surrey or at other authorised RHS centres around the UK.
Overseas: please email RHS qualifications direct for centre information.
Q:Â Exam Pass Marks?
A:  Module – pass 50%.  Commendation 70%.
Qualification:Â 50% pass for all modules.
Commendation awarded for all modules.
Each question carries a value of 10 marks.
Q: I’m Not Happy With My Exam Results?
A:Â You have the opportunity to re-sit your exam at the next opportunity.
There are no restrictions on the number of re-sits you can take. The highest mark you achieve will remain.,