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Horticulture
Horticulturists enjoy beautifying cities, towns or suburbs!
There are 4 different spheres in horticulture.
· Parks and decorative – involved in the layout and cultivation of plants and landscapes, parks and public gardens
· Commercial – where plants and seeds are produced and sold for marketing
· Supplementary products – researchers, advisors and salesman of chemicals, fertilisers and horticultural elements
· Research – develop and improve plant varieties. As well as cultivating plant varieties (hybrids)
Where they work:
Horticulturists in research institutes, production farms, nurseries, parks and botanical gardens as well as in laboratories
Where to study:
Universities: Unisa, UP, UFS, Wits, SUN, UL
Universities of Technology: CPUT, TUT, DUT
National Diploma: English, Mathematics / Mathematics Literacy; one of the following: Physical Science, Life Science and two of the following: Life Science, Physical Science, Accounting, Agriculture Science, Business, Economics, Engineering graphics and design, Information Technology, Visual Arts
Colleges: Lowv
FET Colleges: Malu, MopSE
Companies to work for:
Large fruit, vegetable or flower farms; Department of Public Works; provincial administration; nurseries and botanical gardens; manufactures of pesticides, fungicides and fertilisers; municipalities; educational or research institutions; landscape architect firms; garden service businesses; self – employed
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Career Snapshot Horticulture |
In Demand
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Qualification Required |
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Work Outdoors |
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Maths Required |
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Science Required |
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This is a general guide - it is important to check admission requirements with the various training institutions first because entry requirements may vary.
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