PROfarm

Native plant and weed look-alikes - PROfarm course

Name:	Native plant and weed look-alikes
Description:	A course for those who want to learn how to recognise and distinguish between common native plants and environmental weeds of coastal NSW. A jargon-free practical course for landcarers, landholders and others involved with the natural environment.
Cost:	After NSW Government subsidy, $200 GST-free. Includes a copy of the book Native Plant or Weed?
Course aims:	To develop the skills of participants to recognise and distinguish between some common native plants and environmental weeds of coastal NSW.
Learning outcomes:	Recognise the basic features of a plant Identify common terms for describing plants Distinguish between a range of coastal native plants and weeds that look alike
Length:	5 hours
Course program/structure:	Basic features of a plant Terms for describing plants Recognising differences between native plants and weed look-alikes using plant specimens
Resources and method of delivery:	Participants receive the colour publication Native plant or weed? Pick the difference. This course is mainly delivered indoors.
Accreditation:	This course is mapped to the national unit of competency RTC2016A - Recognise plants.