Courses
Full Time
Part Time
- 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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SVQ Level 3 in Amenity Horticulture
For those already in employment. This course allows candidates to further their education while continuing to gain experience in the work place.
Level 3 is aimed at those having some supervisory role and includes management of planted areas, estimating resources, managing information for action.
The course consists of 9 units and covers:
AT6K04 Manage Planted Areas for their Amenity Value
D9CC04 Prepare and apply Pesticides
D9C904 Manage Sports Turf Areas
B73D04 Manage Yourself
AT6304 Create Grassed and Planted Areas
B5RT04 Manage Drainage and Irrigation Systems
D9C004 Promote, Monitor and Maintain Health, Safety and Security
B77N04 Manage Information for Action
AT6204 Estimate Resource Requirements and Programme Work
Entry requirements
Successful completion of SVQ Level 2 or equivalent qualification. Previous industry experience. Preferably students should have both.
Progression
Level 4 although not currently offered by Oatridge. Students could also progress to Higher National Certificate courses.
Additional information
Delivered by day release.
Some students may be eligible for funding.
Eligible students will also have opportunity to gain the Lantra MA in Horticulture.
Start date
Mid September each year
Finish date
Early June each year
