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BICABinga Institute of Conservation Agriculture

Horticulture Production

BIC-20: skills covered at 6, 12 and 24 months.

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BIC-20: Horticulture Production

Agriculture and food. Pick a ring to jump to that period.

BIC-20-6: 6 months

Certificate

BIC-20-12: 12 months

Diploma

BIC-20-24: 24 months

Artisan or advanced award

6 months, certificate BIC-20-6

  • Bed preparation
  • Irrigation operation
  • Nursery management
  • Integrated pest management
  • Harvesting, grading and packhouse workflow

12 months, diploma BIC-20-12

Includes everything in BIC-20-6, plus:

  • Greenhouse and orchard modules
  • Production planning
  • Contract farming

24 months, artisan or advanced award BIC-20-24

Includes everything in BIC-20-12, plus:

  • Estate supervision: crop scheduling, input management, export compliance
  • Supervised apprenticeship on Harvest of Hope

Before you start

Everyone starts with the four-week Common Core (BIC-0). Entry is assessed at registration.

Fees. Fees by sponsorship or sliding scale. Ask us for the current course fee.

Next intake. Intake dates are announced here and by email to registered learners.

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