Courses

HNC in Landscape Management (SCQF Level 7)

Overview:

This is an advanced level course. It is particularly suited to people
with landscaping, construction or horticultural experience who
wish to develop their practical, design, scientific and business
management skills.

What's involved?:

Using Software Application Packages,
Supervision & Management,
Horticultural Practices,
Plant Recognition and Use,
Soil Management,
Horticulture
Mechanisation Principles,
Constructing Hard Landscape Features,
Fundamentals of Landscape Surveying,
Planting Design,
Design Process & Composition in the Landscape,
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
Certificate in Landscape Construction & Design.

For new students - At least 1 Higher at Grade Cor 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 Landscape,
Year 2 of BSc in Landscape Management.

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