Agricultural Science at QLS Level 4

Course Curriculum:

Module 1: Introduction to Agricultural Science

• Agriculture
• Agriculture as Art, Science and Business of Crop Production
• Agronomy
• Seeds and Crop Management
• Sowing Date
• Sowing Depth
• Planting Pattern and Sowing Method
• Crop Emergence

Module 2: Horticulture and The Nursery Production

• Horticulture
• What Is Horticulture?
• Basic Needs
• Nursery
  
  • Climatic Considerations
  • Soil Factors
• Container Nursery Production
• Containers
• Advantages and Disadvantages
• Field Nursery
• Types of Production

Module 3: Plant Propagation

• What Is Plant Propagation?
• Sexual Propagation
  
  • Seed
  • Germination
  • Water
  • Light
  • Oxygen
  • Temperature
  • Methods of Breaking Dormancy

• Asexual Propagation
  
  • Cutting
  • Layering
  • Division
  • Separation

Module 4: Soil Science

• What Is Soil?
• Soil Profile
• Soil Particles
• Sand
• Slit
• Clay
• Soil Structure
• Soil pH

Module 5: Plant Nutrition

• Essential Soil Minerals for Plants
• Macronutrients
• Primary Nutrients
• Secondary Nutrients
• Micronutrients

Module 6: Controlling Plant Pests

• Pests
• Pesticides
  
  • Insecticides
  • Fungicides
  • Nematicides
  • Rodenticides
  • Molluscicides
  • Miticides
  • Avicides
• Methods of Pesticide Application
• Other Measures for Controlling Pests
  
  • Organic Pest and Insect Control
  • Elimination of Breeding Grounds
  • Poisoned Bait
  • Field Burning
• Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
• Goals of IPM
• Tools for an IPM Program

Module 7: Weed Control

• Weeds
• Types of Weeds
• Proactive Weed Management Strategies
• Crops that Kill Weeds
• Crop Rotations
• Intercropping
• Weeder Geese
• Tillage
• Organic Methods
• Herbicides
• Classification of Herbicides
• Timing of Application
• Methods of Application
• Integrated Weed Management

Module 8: Home Gardening

• Introduction
• Locating Plants
• Characteristics of Home-Grown Plants
• Care and Maintenance

Module 9: Ornamental Plants

• Ornamental Horticulture
• Ornamentals in Society
• Herbaceous Ornamental Plants
• Growth Cycle
• Other Operational Classifications
• Woody Ornamental Plants
• Shrubs
• Trees
• Vines

Module 10: Cut Flowers

• What Makes a Good Cut Flower?
• In the Vase
• Shedding
• In the Garden
• Harvesting
• The Right Stage to Pick
• How to Pick
• How Often to Cut
• Conditioning
• Stem Preparation
• Searing
• Make Your Own Flower Food
• Harvesting for Drying

Module 11: Permaculture

• Definition
• Permaculture Ethics
• Aspects of Permaculture
• Theories
• Stacking
  
  • The Forest Garden
• Zones

Module 12: Aquaculture

• Definition? ?
• Aquaculture? ?Categories? ?
  
  • Cold Water Species
  • Temperate Water Species
  • Warm Water Species
  • Tropical Species

• Harvesting? ?Methods? ?for? ?Fish
  
  • The Seine or Drag Net
  • The Drain Harvest
  • Fish Pumps
  • ?Other Harvesting Methods
  • Dip Nets

Module 13: Animal Farming – Raising Beef Cattle

• Cow
• Raising Beef Cattle
• Breeding
• Natural Breeding
• Artificial Breeding
• Slaughter

Module 14: Animal Farming – Milking of Dairy Cattle

• Milking
• Milking Machine
• Milking by Hand
• Milk
• Pasteurisation
• Raw Milk
• Storage
• Usage

Course Assessment

To simplify the procedure of evaluation and accreditation for learners, we provide an automated assessment system. Upon completion of an online module, you will immediately be given access to a specifically crafted MCQ test. The results will be evaluated instantly, and the score will be displayed for your perusal. For each test, the pass mark will be set to 60%.

When all tests have been successfully passed, you will be able to order a certificate endorsed by the Quality Licence Scheme.

Certificate of Achievement

Endorsed Certificate of Achievement from the Quality Licence Scheme
After successfully completing the (Agricultural Science at QLS Level 4), learners will get an endorsed certificate (included with the course) delivered right to their doorstep by post, without paying a single penny! Please note that learners residing outside the UK have to pay a £10 postage charge.
Accredited Certification from One Education
After successfully completing the MCQ assessment of this (Agricultural Science at QLS Level 4), you will also qualify for a CPD Accredited Certificate from One Education, as proof of your continued professional development. Certification is available in PDF format, at the cost of £9, or a hard copy can be sent to you via post, at the cost of £15.