Why study this Weed Control course?

Are you having a hard time controlling weeds in your industry, or your garden? Then, this online weed control course is here to help you!

Learn to identify and employ different methods of weed control

  • Understand weed control.
  • Develop your knowledge of weed control methods.
  • Taught by horticulture experts.
  • Study in your own time at your own pace.

This Weed Control course online provides valuable learning for land managers, farmers, gardeners, orchardists, market gardeners, landscapers, spray contractors, nurserymen or anyone else concerned with the control of weeds.

Course Aims:

  • Distinguish between different types of weeds, and identify common weed species, growing in your locality.
  • Explain the characteristics of different weed control methods.
  • Explain the use of chemical herbicides to control weeds.
  • Specify appropriate weed control methods, for different types of situations.
  • Determine appropriate techniques for the safe application of chemical herbicide in a specific situation.
  • Explain different non-chemical weed control methods.
  • Devise appropriate methods for control of weeds, for specific problems, in both the horticultural and agricultural industries
  • Determine a detailed weed control program for a significant weed problem.

 

Lesson Structure

1. Weed Identification
  • review of the system of plant identification
  • general characteristics of the weeds
  • further information
  • contacts, etc.
2. Weed Control Methods
  • practical research on management of weeds
  • understanding terminology
  • use of mulches
3. Chemical Weed Control
  • review of commercial and domestic herbicides
  • determining what differentiates them
  • their availability and use.
4. Weed Control In Specific Situations
  • understanding weed control strategies for particular situations
  • accessing first hand information about weed control from industry leaders and determining a weed control program for five different sites.
5. Safe Chemical Application
  • reviewing what types of chemicals and application methods are used in the industry and the required safety procedures for the handling and administrating chemical herbicides.
6. Non-Chemical Weed Control
  • determining any detrimental effects chemical herbicides have on the environment
  • reviewing non-chemical applications
  • their effectiveness.
7. Dealing With Specific Weed Control Problems
  • current industry practices for weed control
  • effects on the environment in relation to specific weed control problems.
8. Developing A Major Weed Control Program
  • a practical lesson where the student can fully demonstrate their understanding of weed control by devising a weed management plan for a designated area.

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  • Experienced Tutor support
  • Certificate sent to you
  • Online study (Printed notes available)
  • Self paced - no set timetable
  • 12 months to complete course

From: $25.00 / week for 26 weeks

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    • Experienced Tutor support
    • Certificate sent to you
    • Online study (Printed notes available)
    • Self paced - no set timetable
    • 12 months to complete course

    From: $25.00 / week for 26 weeks

    Clear

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      Why study this Weed Control course?

      Are you having a hard time controlling weeds in your industry, or your garden? Then, this online weed control course is here to help you!

      Learn to identify and employ different methods of weed control

      • Understand weed control.
      • Develop your knowledge of weed control methods.
      • Taught by horticulture experts.
      • Study in your own time at your own pace.

      This Weed Control course online provides valuable learning for land managers, farmers, gardeners, orchardists, market gardeners, landscapers, spray contractors, nurserymen or anyone else concerned with the control of weeds.

      Course Aims:

      • Distinguish between different types of weeds, and identify common weed species, growing in your locality.
      • Explain the characteristics of different weed control methods.
      • Explain the use of chemical herbicides to control weeds.
      • Specify appropriate weed control methods, for different types of situations.
      • Determine appropriate techniques for the safe application of chemical herbicide in a specific situation.
      • Explain different non-chemical weed control methods.
      • Devise appropriate methods for control of weeds, for specific problems, in both the horticultural and agricultural industries
      • Determine a detailed weed control program for a significant weed problem.

       

      Lesson Structure

      1. Weed Identification
      • review of the system of plant identification
      • general characteristics of the weeds
      • further information
      • contacts, etc.
      2. Weed Control Methods
      • practical research on management of weeds
      • understanding terminology
      • use of mulches
      3. Chemical Weed Control
      • review of commercial and domestic herbicides
      • determining what differentiates them
      • their availability and use.
      4. Weed Control In Specific Situations
      • understanding weed control strategies for particular situations
      • accessing first hand information about weed control from industry leaders and determining a weed control program for five different sites.
      5. Safe Chemical Application
      • reviewing what types of chemicals and application methods are used in the industry and the required safety procedures for the handling and administrating chemical herbicides.
      6. Non-Chemical Weed Control
      • determining any detrimental effects chemical herbicides have on the environment
      • reviewing non-chemical applications
      • their effectiveness.
      7. Dealing With Specific Weed Control Problems
      • current industry practices for weed control
      • effects on the environment in relation to specific weed control problems.
      8. Developing A Major Weed Control Program
      • a practical lesson where the student can fully demonstrate their understanding of weed control by devising a weed management plan for a designated area.

      Enrol Now

      • Experienced Tutor support
      • Certificate sent to you
      • Online study (Printed notes available)
      • Self paced - no set timetable
      • 12 months to complete course

      From: $25.00 / week for 26 weeks

      Clear

       

      Get a Free Info Pack!

        CourseStream Accreditation.
        Accredited courses.