Overview
The Advanced Certificate in Horticulture & Landscape Maintenance is designed for individuals who already possess foundational horticultural skills and wish to progress to professional, supervisory, or independent practice across a range of demanding environments.
This programme focuses on advanced practical application, site-based decision-making, and professional standards required in hospitality and resort properties, municipal and public spaces, industrial facilities, and commercial landscapes.
Learners move beyond routine maintenance to develop the skills needed to plan, manage, execute, and evaluate landscape operations in real-world settings.
What you Will Learn
- Plan and manage advanced landscape maintenance operations across diverse environments
- Apply plant science to improve plant performance, resilience, and visual impact
- Conduct soil assessments and implement appropriate soil and water management strategies
- Diagnose and manage pest, disease, and plant health issues using Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
- Select, install, and maintain ornamental and functional plantings to professional standards
- Manage commercial-scale horticultural production and propagation systems
- Apply shade house systems to support landscape maintenance, propagation, and plant replacement.
- Safely operate, maintain, and supervise the use of professional horticultural machinery
- Perform advanced tree and shrub pruning, including structural and corrective techniques
- Establish, renovate, and maintain turf systems for high-use and specialistsites
- Interpret and implement landscape designs and renovation plans
- Prepare maintenance schedules, estimates, and service contracts
- Apply professional judgement, safety standards, and environmental compliance in all landscape operations
- Independently manage and evaluate a real-world landscape maintenance project
Modules
- Advanced Landscape & Site Management
- Applied Plant Science for Professional Landscapes
- Advanced Soil Assessment & Amendment
- Advanced Plant Health, Pest & Disease Management (IPM)
- Professional Ornamental Plant Selection, Installation & Maintenance
- Commercial Horticultural Production & Scheduling
- Advanced Plant Propagation Techniques
- Advanced Machinery Operation, Maintenance & Supervision
- Advanced Tree & Shrub Management and Risk Control
- Professional Turf Establishment, Renovation & Maintenance
- Landscape Design Implementation & Site Renovation
- Estimating, Maintenance Planning & Service Contracts
- Capstone Practical Project (Supervised)
Delivery:
The qualification is delivered via Instructor-Led live presentations and tutorials to guide your online distance learning. Practical demonstration and instruction.
Assessment
Assessment includes a mandatory 4-week supervised practical project, during which learners will plan, schedule, and implement advanced landscape maintenance activities on an approved site. There is no exam.
Who This Programme Is For
- Graduates of introductory horticulture or landscaping programmes
- Experienced grounds staff seeking promotion or supervisory roles
- Hospitality, resort, and facilities maintenance professionals
- Municipal and public-sector landscaping personnel
- Individuals starting or expanding a landscaping or grounds maintenance business
Career Pathways
Graduates may pursue roles such as:
- Landscape Supervisor
- Senior Groundskeeper
- Estate or Facilities Maintenance Officer
- Resort or Hotel Grounds Manager
- Municipal Landscaping Technician
- Commercial or Industrial Landscaping Contractor
Intakes
Oct 2 - Dec 18, 2026
Jan 20 – Apr 9, 2027
May 7 – July 23, 2027
Sept 24 – Dec 10, 2027
Duration: 12 weeks
Tuition: $75,000
Registration fee: J$3,000.00
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