Learning Outcomes

Building a Cleaning Business

Understanding Carpets

Identifying Carpet Stains

Carpet Cleaning Methods

Carpet Cleaning Process

Carpet Restoration

Lesson Summary

This module will begin by helping you analyze an overview of the importance of professional carpet cleaning. We will also help you find information on understanding carpets. You will also analyze the importance of professional steam cleaning.  You will find answers to questions like: "What is carpet shampooing?" and "What is the needed equipment?"

Basics of Carpet Cleaning - Course assessment

This free online course explains how to safely and professionally clean carpets and restore them to their former glory.

Basics of Carpet Cleaning

Carpet cleaning removes stains, dirt and allergens from carpets to protect both your home and the health of your family. This course establishes the importance of professional carpet cleaning and examines various methods used to provide it. We then go through the steps taken to set up a successful carpet-cleaning business. Sign up to become an expert in carpets and acquire the skills required to clean and restore them as a professional.

Introduction

Six Steps to a Clutter free Life

De-cluttering

Organize, Beautify and Maintain

This module will educate you on the most effective way to declutter any space. You will learn the advantages of having a clutter-free environment for personal productivity and good health. A step-by-step explanation of the decluttering process, as well as relevant examples with detailed illustrations, will be presented.

Working with Professional Organizers

Product Recommendations

This module will educate you about working with professional organizers. You'll learn how professional organizers approach de-cluttering and why people prefer to hire professionals rather than do the work themselves. Several product recommendations for decluttering and organizing projects, as well as numerous tips and tricks, will be highlighted.

How to Declutter and Organize Any Space - Course Assessment

This free online course will teach you how to declutter and organize any space using a tried and tested method.

How to Declutter and Organize Any Space

This free online course will teach you the most effective methods for getting organized and decluttering your environment. You will learn tried and tested methods used by industry experts to declutter and organize any space, the disadvantages of clutter, as well as the numerous advantages of living a clutter-free life. You will gain valuable skills that will allow you to feel more confident about living a more organized lifestyle.

Introduction to Handyperson

Basic Tools and Equipment

Electrical Work

Plumbing Skills

Fixing and Repairing Appliances

General Carpentry

This module will be providing the learner with an introduction to the role of a handyperson along with a list of skills that a handyperson carries out. A basic job description of a handyperson will be provided including job requirements, pros, cons, benefits, etc. A list of skills requirements of a handyperson will also be explained.

Basic Maintenance Skills

Walls and Floors

Painting and Decorating

Drilling, Tiling and Welding

Construction Projects

Health and Safety at Work

Starting Your Own Business as a Handyperson

This module will be looking at some additional skills that are required as a handyperson. A discussion on the role of a handyperson in construction projects will be carried out. An analysis of health and safety requirements for a handyperson will also be provided. The different approaches to starting a handyperson business will also be discussed.

Fundamentals of a Handyperson - Course assessment

Learn about the role of the handyperson and pick up a range of skills in this free online DIY course.

Fundamentals of a Handyperson

Are you inclined towards developing the necessary skills to become a handyperson? Or do you want to hone in on your talents and start a handyperson business? If the answer to these questions is ‘yes’, then you have come to the right place. This online course provides the learner with an in-depth understanding of all the essential skills that a handyperson needs. Key knowledge to starting one's own business will also be discussed. Enrol now!

Garden Basics

Soil Evaluation

Soil Improvement

Garden Preparation and Planning

Plant Purchase

Plant Types

Essential Watering

Soil Nourishment

Gardening Tools

Pest and Disease Defence

Who are your Customers?

A Typical Day for a Gardener

Month by Month Jobs in the Garden

In this module you will learn the basics of gardening, from the planning stage to maintenance. This will enable you to evaluate, plan, purchase, plant and maintain a garden to suit the natural environment and garden characteristics.

Choosing the Right Tools for the Garden

Racks and Stakes for Vine Plants

Gardening Bins

Rakes, Shears, and More

Watering Equipment

Introduction to Manual Watering

Garden Irrigation Systems

Other Must-Have Tools for Gardeners

Garden Safety

Injury Prevention

In this module you will learn how to select equipment you will need to maintain a garden. In addition, you will learn about racks and stakes for vine plants and how the different kinds of watering systems work.

Testing the Soil

Types of Soil

Other Ways of Classifying British Soils

Natural Additives

In this module, you will learn all about the primary types of soil and how to identify them in gardens all around the UK. You will also learn about the different qualities of soils any garden can have, what needs to be done to enhance the soil and what works best with each soil type.

Native Plants

Mature Size Plants

Space Constraints

Value for Wildlife

Climate Conditions

Choosing and Combining Plants

General Plant Care

In this module you will learn, in addition to the soil type and moisture content, about other different aspects to take into consideration before embarking on selecting plants for a garden plot.

Plant Reproductive Systems

Plant Classification

Planting Different Gardens

Exotic and Tropical Plant Gardens

Native Plants for Outdoor Gardens

In this module you will learn about plant reproductive systems, plant physiology, and plant classification. You will also learn the importance 
of matching certain plants together, how to grow exotic and tropical plants in temperate climates and why native plants are a better choice.

How to Identify High Maintenance Areas

Types of Low Maintenance Gardens

Using Different Features for Low Maintenance

Low Maintenance Plant Types

Planting Fewer Varieties, But More in Numbers

Time-Saving Tips

This module provides tips on how to lower garden maintenance based on the type of plants and landscape of the garden.

How to Reduce Maintenance

Pruning and Deadheading

Pest Control the Natural Way

Fertiliser: Is it Necessary?

Winterisation Techniques

This module will explore aspects of maintaining a garden including pruning and deadheading, natural pest control, whether to fertilizer or not, and winterization in a temperate climate.

Sustainable Plants

Why Edible Plants are Sustainable

Going Native with Plant Choices

Reusing and Recycling Materials in the Garden

Saving Water for Conservation

This module will explain several aspects of building a sustainable garden as an owner or as a gardener working for clients. These include using native plants, garden recycling, and water conservation.

What is a Garden Pest?

Natural Versus Chemical Pesticides

Controlling Common UK Garden Pests

Integrated Pest Management

Monitoring the Pest Levels

Treatment Action Plan: Using Multiple Methods

In this module you will learn to identify garden pests and to protect your garden from them in order to have a garden that not only looks amazing, but also produces the most beautiful plants and succulent produce.

Different Solutions to Difficult Gardens

Removing High Maintenance Areas

Difficulties with Container Plants

Irrigation and Watering Systems

Adding New Plants to Your Garden

Starting Over with the Entire Garden

Other Garden Issues and How to Fix Them

This module will focus on looking at the common difficulties that gardeners often face, as well as the solutions to these problems. Though it is up to the gardener to make the final decision on what to do in these cases, the following module should help you improve the difficulty of gardening.

What to Plant in Vegetable and Herb Gardens

Planting What You Love

Natural Partners Versus Enemies

Timing is Everything

How to Plant Vegetable and Herb Gardens

Canning and Preservation

In this module, you will focus on learning how to grow your own produce and how to care for it once the harvest is over.

Initial Discussion and Onsite Viewing

Site Survey and Garden Concept Designs

Consideration of the Basic Elements of Garden Design

Garden Plant Design Planning

Planning of Perennials and Annuals

Master Garden Design Plan

Implementing the Design

Garden Project Management

In this module, you will become familiar with several aspects of the garden design planning process. You will also learn the process of developing a customized garden design.

Gather Inspiration for Garden Designs

Creating a Garden Design Theme or Style

Create a Garden Design Ideas Mood Board

Implementing the Garden Design Style

This module explores the potential opportunities and challenges that each garden presents. You will also learn about the many types of garden design styles and themes available to enable you to offer an appropriate design to your client.

What Is a Site Survey and Appraisal?

Materials Needed for Site Survey

Main Areas for Accurate Measurements

Types of Measurements Used for Garden Surveying

Scales Used in Site Survey Maps

Recording the Site Information on Paper

How to Measure a Busy Garden

Photographic Recording

Site Appraisal Drawing

Site Survey Checklist

Safety Considerations of Site Survey Maps

Potential Specialist Surveys

In this module, you will learn about the requirements and legalities of site surveys, materials required and main areas and methods of measurement.

Planning Your Projects

Detailed Steps of Project Planning

Extra Tips for Project Management

Extra Tips for Meeting Your Planning Goals

In this module you will learn the important steps involved in planning your garden projects. The plan will safeguard against wasting time, effort and finances.

Proportion Illusions

Use Long Straight Lines to Create Illusion of Size

Effective Use of Colour

Create a View

Create a Cosy Retreat

Divide the Garden Space

Create a Distraction

Add Garden Rooms

Create a Final Destination Point

Create a Focal Point of Attraction

Effective Use of Space

Portable Gardening

Use Garden Features on Walls Instead of Ground

Be Alert for Space Saving Options

Wooden Decks

This module covers tricks, techniques and gardening ideas to ensure you can truly optimize the amount of available space in a garden.

Why Create a Garden Layout Plan?

How to Create a Garden Layout Plan

Creating a Scale for the Plan

How to Create a Garden Plan Graphic

Garden Design Ideas for Completing Your Plan

Potential Problems Checklist

In this module you will discover the advantages of creating a garden layout plan that incorporates existing features and desired changes to ensure the best choices are made for each garden plot, saving time, money and energy.

Considerations for Garden Landscape Surfaces and Materials

Surface and Materials Used for Hard Landscaping

Advantages of Combining Different Hard Landscaping Surface Materials

Hard Landscaping Combination Options

This module discusses the different considerations, options, advantages, and  types of hard surface landscaping materials.

Diploma in Garden Design and Maintenance - First Assessment

Test your knowledge of the first half of the course.

Benefits of Raised Beds

What Material Can You Use to Build a Raised Bed?

What Is the Ideal Dimension For a Raised Bed?

How to Build the Raised Bed

This module will teach you about raised beds, their benefits, utility and how to construct them. This includes materials needed, ideal dimensions and step-by-step directions.

What should you Lay it with?

Tools and Equipment Needed

Laying the Patio

In this module you will learn what a patio is, it's ideal size, and what materials can be used to build it. You will also learn about things to consider while planning and laying a patio, and the step-by-step procedure to follow in laying a patio.

A List of Tools you will Need

In this module you will learn the advantages of a deck, it's ideal size, and what materials can be used to build it. You will also learn about things to consider while planning and building it, and the step-by-step procedure to follow in building a deck.

Learn everything you need to know about garden design and maintenance with this free online diploma course.

Diploma in Garden Design and Maintenance

This diploma course trains you as a professional gardener and covers everything you need from the planning stage right through to garden maintenance. We show you how to evaluate, plan, purchase, plant and maintain a garden to suit its character and the natural environment. Whether you want to work on your own property or intend to landscape professionally, this course provides the skills required to make the most of the natural beauty around you.