Agriculture and Nature Conservation Horticulture

Propagate Ornamental Plants From Seed Training

SAQA US 119704 | NQF 1 | Credits 5 | Duration 2 Days
From $832 per delegate

Description

This course equips learners with the knowledge and practical skills to propagate ornamental plants from seed, including seed selection, preparation, sowing, and aftercare. It is designed to meet the requirements of the SAQA unit standard for propagating ornamental plants from seed in a horticultural context.

Learning Outcomes

  • Demonstrate knowledge of seed structure, dormancy, and germination requirements for ornamental plants.
  • Apply appropriate seed treatment and sowing techniques for different ornamental plant species.
  • Implement aftercare practices including watering, fertilising, and pest management for germinated seedlings.
  • Evaluate seedling health and growth to ensure successful propagation outcomes.
  • Record and report on propagation activities in accordance with workplace procedures.

Target Audience

This course is ideal for horticulturists, nursery workers, landscapers, and gardening enthusiasts who wish to develop or formalise their skills in seed propagation of ornamental plants.

Prerequisites

None — open enrollment. No prior qualification required.

Course Outline

Day 1: Foundations of Seed Propagation

Objectives:
• Understand the principles of seed propagation for ornamental plants.
• Identify suitable seeds and prepare growing media.
• Demonstrate correct sowing techniques and germination requirements.
• Recognise common seed-borne diseases and pests.
• Apply basic record-keeping for seed batches.

Topics:
• Introduction to seed propagation: advantages and limitations.
• Seed selection: viability, dormancy, and storage.
• Growing media: components, sterilisation, and pH adjustment.
• Sowing methods: depth, spacing, and labelling.
• Germination requirements: temperature, light, moisture, and air.
• Seedling care: watering, hardening off, and thinning.
• Pests and diseases: prevention and early identification.
• Record keeping: germination rates and batch tracking.

Day 2: Advanced Techniques and Practical Application

Objectives:
• Execute pre-sowing treatments to break dormancy.
• Manage seedling nutrition and transplanting procedures.
• Implement integrated pest management in seedbeds.
• Calculate seed quantities and cost for production planning.
• Assess and troubleshoot propagation failures.

Topics:
• Pre-sowing treatments: scarification, stratification, and soaking.
• Seedling nutrition: fertiliser types and application schedules.
• Transplanting: timing, techniques, and aftercare.
• Integrated pest management: biological controls and cultural practices.
• Production planning: seed quantity calculations and cost analysis.
• Troubleshooting: poor germination, damping off, and nutrient deficiencies.
• Practical assessment: sow seeds and monitor progress.
• Course review and certification criteria.

Practicals

No practicals for this training.

This course is made up of exercises and case studies delivered alongside the theory — no separate practical sessions are required to complete it.

Summatives

Each delegate is assessed continuously throughout the course and a final summative test at the end.

Daily Exercises — 30%

Every training day ends with a multiple-choice exercise scored out of 100%. The scores from each daily exercise are averaged across the duration of the course to produce a Daily Average mark, which contributes 30% to the final total.

Final Test — 70%

On the last day a final summative test is written. It is a multiple-choice paper with multiple-answer questions: each question may have more than one correct option, and a single wrong selection on a question marks the entire question wrong — no partial credit. The final test is scored out of 100% and contributes 70% to the overall mark.

Final Total
Component Out of Weight
Daily Average (multiple choice) 100% 30%
Final Test (multi-answer multiple choice) 100% 70%
Final Total 100%

All marks are recorded on the AATICD LMS and visible to each learner under their account.

Certificate

Certificate of Completion

Awarded to delegates who achieve an overall mark of 50% or higher on the Final Total (Daily Average 30% + Final Test 70%).

How it works
  • Certificates are auto-generated on the AATICD LMS as soon as the marks pass the 50% threshold.
  • Each certificate is a branded PDF with the delegate's name, the course title, the unit standard ID, NQF level, credits, and the date of issue.
  • You can download or print your certificate from your LMS dashboard at any time after issue — there's no reissue fee and no expiry date.
  • If you scored under 50% you can sit the final test again at the next scheduled session at no extra cost.
Where to find it

Sign in to the LMS, open your dashboard, and your certificates appear under My Certificates. Each entry has a View / Download button and a print option.

Training Discounts

Group discounts apply automatically — the more delegates you enrol, the greater the saving. Discounts are calculated at 3% per 5 delegates, scaling up to 40% off for 100+ delegates.

Delegates Discount
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15 9% off
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25 15% off
30 18% off
50 30% off
75 35% off
100 40% off

3% discount per 5 delegates, up to 40% off for 100+ delegates. Contact us for a custom group quote.

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