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- SVQ Level 2 in Horticulture (SCQF Level 5)
- SVQ Level 3 in Amenity Horticulture
- HNC in Horticulture (SCQF Level 7)
- PDA in Garden Centre Operations
- PDA Worplace Assessment Using Direct & Indirect Methods (SCQF Level 8)
- PDA Internal Verification of Workplace Assessment (SCQF Level 8)
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HNC in Horticulture (SCQF Level 7)
Overview:
This advanced level course is suited to people with
horticultural experience who wish to develop their
practical, scientific and business management skills.
What's involved?:
Horticultural Practices,
Plant Recognition and Use,
Soil Management,
Plant Protection : Problems & Control,
Horticulture Mechanisation Principles,
Plant Growth & Development,
Plant Physiology,
Nursery Production,
Using Software Application Packages,
Supervision & Management,
Group Award Graded Unit.
Duration:
12 credits studied over 1 year; 34 weeks, attendance is 2.5 days per week including a twilight class. Starts in September.
Career opportunities:
Supervisory roles in Local Authorities, Estates, Garden Centres, Nurseries, Landscaping Companies and Self employment.
Entry requirements:
For progressing students - it is essential to have passed the NC in Horticulture with Garden Design.
For new students - at least 1 Higher at Grade C or above in English, Maths, Biology or another subject.
You should be able to demonstrate that you are enthusiastic, hard working, and are prepared to get involved in all aspects of the course - both practical and classroom based. Exceptional entry may be possible at the discretion of the College.
Further study:
Year 2 of HND Horticulture,
Year 2 of HND Horticulture with Plantsmanship,
Year 2 of BSc in Horticulture.
