www. ukopencollege. co. uk CoursesEquine Courses27 Choose from four different courses: Our general equine studies course which will give you a general overview of the subject or venture into the management side of the business with our stable management or Equine management courses. We recommend that students complete the general equine studies course first before completing one of the Stable management courses. Equine Science Course £ 399.00 This fully accredited Level 3 Diploma course is aimed at those with an interest in the management of equines with an em-phasis on the scientific aspects. People with an interest in equine life will also find this course very appealing. This Level 3 Diploma course is aimed at improving the knowledge base of owners, breeders/ exhibitors and those involved with horses professionally. The Diploma in Equine Science will be awarded to those students who satisfactorily complete all 10 Units of this course and a final online examination. Equine Business Management Course £ 329.00 Even though the horse industry is fragmented, it is still a major employer of labour, though its identity and significance is often overlooked. This may be because of the small size and variety of the various individual units of which it is comprised. The main objective of this course is to provide you with the necessary knowledge and tools to manage or own a profitable riding establishment. Stable Management Course £ 389.00 This course covers all aspects of stable management and will provide the student with a thorough preparation for working in the equine industry. The course has been specifically designed to provide the student with the vital information needed to operate a stable efficiently. The course covers many different aspects of looking after your horse or horses, including horse psychology and exercise.

Call for guaranteed set up on 0800 0131030 28 Gardening Courses Botany £ 399.00 This diploma course is aimed at providing a thorough introduction to the subject of Botany. It will particularly appeal to those who are interested in the world of plants but would like more scientific depth than that provided in popular media. It will particularly appeal to those wishing to study Botany or other sciences at a higher level in the future. Throughout the course reference is made to human- plant interactions so students are reminded of the relevance of botany in today's technical world. Introduction to Horticulture £ 199.00 The UK Open College home study Introductory Horticulture course is has had longstanding success and is tried and trusted. It is comprehensive and easy to follow, and is well thought out and organized. Key terms are highlighted throughout that al-low the student to focus on exactly what they need to learn and retain, and also a self evaluation at the end of each chapter to help keep the student on track. It covers basic horticulture science and practical cultural needs so that the student under-stands the fundamentals. Horticulture £ 329.00 The growing of plants and understanding of the make- up of the soil and the best way to ensure you maximise the ground around you is a skill a lot of us want to know. The course provides the skills and knowledge needed to better understand this complex subject. Garden Maintenance £ 299.00 This subject aims to provide you with a firm basis for maintaining a garden in a healthy and presentable state. Garden mainte-nance is a diverse area of study, sometimes thought of as being the mundane side of horticulture, though in fact it is today quite technical and a very critical area of concern. Garden Design £ 329.00 Explore the art of garden design in this comprehensive course. You will learn the fundamental elements of style, basic techniques and professional tricks necessary to design the gardens of your dreams. Professional garden design is something that is inspirational and is essentially solving the various logistical problems as-sociated with what you have to work with, where to position such items as pathways, swimming pools, tennis courts, water features, flower beds and which plants would be most suited. Good garden design adds these ingredients to create a style in keeping with the site, the house and your client's requirements. Landscaping £ 299.00 Do you watch the TV gardening programmes and wonder how you could be as diverse as the presenters are with the differ-ent garden designs they come up with? Our course in Landscaping will provide you with the skills to set you on this road to success. The course aims to develop a solid understanding of the principles and procedures underlying the design and development of garden areas. The subject is relevant to both public and private landscaping and equally of value in developing home gardens or public parks. Though consideration is given to both design and construction, the emphasis throughout the course is landscape design itself. Horticultural Science £ 199.00 This home learning Introduction to Horticultural Science course is the only course of its kind to appropriately cover this subject matter in sufficient detail to be used as a college textbook for a horticultural science class. It provides an excellent survey of all aspects of this area and presents cutting edge research at a level which is understandable to the undergraduate population. Hydroponics £ 299.00 Hydroponics is the cultivation of plants by placing the roots in a liquid nutrient solution rather than in soil. Many of us, have placed a plant cutting in water and noticed that it sprouts roots and begins to grow. This is a simple form of hydroponics. Unfortunately, most plants will not sprout roots and all you get is dead stems and smelly water. This course will teach you the fundamentals of what to feed your plants and how best to do it, hydroponically.