Programs

Bonsai

This comprehensive distance education course teaches you the art of creating and maintaining bonsai, transforming plants into living works of art. You will learn to select suitable plants, understand various styles and techniques for pruning and training, and master the essential horticultural skills needed for bonsai culture. The course is designed for both passionate hobbyists and those aspiring to operate a bonsai nursery professionally. It combines specific bonsai knowledge with fundamental horticultural practices, offering a well-rounded education in this unique field.

Courses at ACS Distance Education

ACS Distance Education (Australian Correspondence Schools) offers a wide range of distance learning courses and ebooks. Founded in 1979, ACS focuses on providing flexible learning options for adult students, with courses designed to enhance understanding, awareness, and practical application of the subject matter. Courses are developed to be relevant across different geographical and economic contexts and cater to various learning capabilities. While not strictly vocational or university-level, the courses cover subjects often found in these streams. Many courses are updated regularly to meet high standards and are delivered by affiliated colleges worldwide.

Flash CS

This course provides an introduction to Adobe Flash CS, a tool used for creating multimedia files, animations, and interactive websites. It is designed for individuals with no prior knowledge of Flash, but requires access to a computer with Flash CS installed. The course covers essential skills from using the Flash editor to incorporating text, images, audio, and video, as well as understanding components and publishing your creations for various platforms like the internet and CD.

Pig Husbandry

This course provides a comprehensive foundation in pig husbandry, biology, and production, with a strong emphasis on meeting the daily practical needs of pigs. You will learn essential skills for managing pigs, whether for commercial production, self-sufficiency, or as a hobby. The curriculum covers pig welfare, health and disease management, nutrition, selective breeding, herd management, and various production systems (extensive, intensive, free-range). It also delves into managing boars, sows, litters, and fattening pigs, alongside aspects of farm management like record-keeping.

Sheep