Diploma in Horticulture (Extended Curriculum Programme) at Cape Peninsula University of Technology

Horticulture is the science of the propagation, cultivation and maintenance of plants and the use of plant material for the improvement of the urban environment. With continuing population growth and urbanisation, and the new scientific and technological challenges presenting themselves daily, this course may lead to a career rich in rewards and with excellent job opportunities. Training takes place in modern, on-campus growing facilities under the guidance of motivated and well-qualified staff with a wealth of industrial and teaching experience. Offering type listed: FULL-TIME: BELLVILLE CAMPUS.

Faculty: Faculty of Applied Sciences  |  Department: Horticultural Sciences  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

What you will study

Subjects listed on the programme page include Foundation Communication Skills 1; Foundation Computer Skills 1; Foundation Horticulture 1; Foundation Mathematics & Language Skills 1; Foundation Plant Material Studies 1; Botany 1A.

Career pathways

Graduates may find work in production nurseries, garden centres, landscape maintenance enterprises, parastatals and municipalities. In addition, for those students with a desire to do research, the SA National Biodiversity Institute and the Agricultural Research Council are important employers. Whilst the demand for horticulture graduates is high, the University encourages an entrepreneurial spirit amongst its students through the integration of appropriate business skills and incentives within the mainstream programme. The technical skills acquired should enable entrepreneurially minded graduates to identify and develop viable business entities.

Official programme page