Certificate in Lawn and Garden Care Online Course

Module 1: Lawn Mowing

Unit1: Getting the right equipment

In this session you will hear from experts at Australian Power Equipment about the best equipment to purchase for your new business.

We take a look at:

• Edge trimmers
• Hedge trimmers
• Blowers
• Brush cutters
• Safety equipment
• Lawn mowers
• Self propelled lawn mowers
• Ride on mowers
• Chainsaws
• Multi tasking tools
• Long reach saws
• Hand tools

Unit 2 Setting Up Your Trailer

In this lesson you will learn why it is better to have a trailer and we interview a top trailer supplier who supplies to all the mowing franchises.

Learn:

• Different models and sizes of trailers
• Which model will suit your business
• How long it takes to manufacture a trailer
• How to order your trailer
• How to use your trailer to advertise your business
• The materials used to manufacture a quality trailer
• About tyres and rims for your trailer
• Special features to add to your trailer
• How to avoid mistakes

Unit 3 Maintenance of Equipment

This lesson covers the servicing and maintenance of your equipment.

We will take you into the workshop of a top servicing agent for Honda & Stihl and show you a demonstration of the following:

• Servicing your mower.
• Servicing your blower.
• Servicing your trimmer.
• Servicing your chain saw

Unit 4 How to Do A Professional Job

In this lesson we will take you through using different mowers and equipment that are used for varying grass types and jobs.

Learn:

• How to cut cooch grass
• The best length to cut the grass
• The best cycle to cut the lawn for each season
• 10 tips that will make your job easier
• Tips on general pruning
• How to prune a box hedge
• How to get extra work cleaning gutters

Unit 5 Advanced Lawn Care

In this lesson you are shown how to care for a lawn at a high end level by a professional green keeper.

Learn:

• To look after your customer's lawn so you never lose them
• How to be better than the average guy mowing lawns
• How to renovate a lawn
• How to rejuvenate a lawn
• What lawn suits what climate
• How to avoid mistakes
• What fertilisers to use and when
• What soils to use and when
• About mulching the garden

Unit 6 How to Set Up Your Business

This lesson covers the nuts and bolts of running a Lawn and Garden care business. We cover everything you need to get up and running.

Learn:

• Why you wouldn't buy a franchise
• Why you shouldn't buy someone else's business
• Why you should start your own business
• About sole traders and companies
• Steps to setting up your business
• What price to quote to win the job
• To add on services and earn more money
• How to source extra work in winter
• How to build your equipment inventory
• To specialise your services
• Learn what insurance you will need
• How to market your business
• To build relationships with your customers
• How to keep your books in order

Resource materials

Included in the course are many useful tools to help get your business started:

• Downloadable course manual
• Sample business plan
• Example flyers
• Sample invoices

Module 2: 10 Steps To Start A New Business Online Short Course

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• How to choose a business name
• What to consider when choosing a business name
• What type of business structure you need
• The importance of bookeeping
• The importance of doing a business plan
  
• How to open a business bank account and factors to consider
• Choosing a business location and business leases
• Tax, Companies and licenses
• How to organise your business stationary and what you need
• Marketing and branding ideas
• How to choose employees
• What types of insurances do you need?
• Starting a business, buying a franchise or buying an established business

Module 3: Business Development

Course 1 - Entrepreneurship Online Short Course
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• Make Your Business Venture an Astounding Success!
• Understand how to start a business
• Develop a business plan
• Get financing for your business
• Hire and train employees
• Run your business
• Grow your business
• Is It Feasible?
• What Are Your Interests?
• Do You Have the Experience?
• Are You an Expert?
• What is the market/competition like
• Is the Venture Lucrative?
• Is There Competition?
• How Can You Set Yourself Apart from the Competition?
• Basics of starting a business
• Legal Structure of the Business
• Create a business plan
• What Should Be Included in the Business Plan
• Gather Documentation
• Get financing
• Hire employees
• Training employees
• Market the business
• Create a Website
• Networking Groups
• Social Media
• Run the business
• Grow the business

Course 2 - Personal Branding Online Short Course
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• Managing Your Personal Brand To Help You Achieve Success
• Define your image
• Control your image
• Understand how to sharpen your brand
• Use social media appropriately
• Manage your brand in a crisis
• Develop a professional appearance
• Controlling and developing your image
• Personal and professional influences
• Sharpening your brand
• Have an Objective
• Appearance matters
• Never Burn a Bridge
• Social media
• Blogging
• Networking
• Brand management during a crisis
• Branding personality traits
• Identify Your Unique Values

Course 3 - Interpersonal Skills Online Short Course
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• Learn Powerful Communication Skills!
• Verbal communication skills
• Listening and hearing: they aren't the same thing
• Asking questions
• Communicating with power
• Non-verbal communication skills
• Body language
• The signals you sent to others
• It's not what you say, it's how you say it
• Making small talk and moving beyond
• Moving the conversation along
• Asking for examples
• Using repetition
• Usng summary questions
• Asking for clarity and completeness
• Remembering names
• Influencing skills
• Creating a powerful introduction
• Using Mnemonics
• Uh-oh... I've forgotten your name
• Bringing people to your side
• Sharing your opinion
• Negotiation basics
• Making an impact

Course 4 - Organizational Skills Online Course
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• Remove the clutter
• Just do it
• You dont have to keep everything
• Three boxes: Keep, donate and trash
• A place for everything and everything in it's place
• Prioritize
• Write it down
• Urgent / Important Matrix
• Divide tasks
• 80/20 rule
• Scheduling your time
• Have a master calendar
• Setting deadlines
• Remove or limit the time wasters
• Coping with things outside of your control
• To do lists
• Use a day planner
• Finish what you start
• Focus on the important
• Do quick tasks immediately
• Paper and paperless storage
• Find a system that works for you
• Make it consistent
• Make it time sensitive
• Setting up archives
• Organization in your work area
• Tools to fight procrastination
• Remove distractions
• Give yourself a reward
• Break up large tasks
• Organising your inbox
• Setting delivery rules
• Folder and message hierachy
• Deal with email right away
• Flag and highlight important item
• Avoid the causes of disorganization
• Discipline is the key to staying organized
• Stay within your systems
• Learn to say No
• Have organisiation be part of your life
• Plan for tomorrow, today