Agriculture courses Scotland

...Designed as an introduction for those who may consider a career in the land-based industries. SVQ Horticulture Level 1 Course Summary: Designed as an introduction...

...You will undertake a project in an area of special interest to you, and there is usually an optional study tour. Progression Opportunities Upon successful... Learn about: HNC Horticulture, Ornamental Nursery, Hardy Ornamental Nursery...

...Designed for those employed in the Horticulture or Landscape Industry. This course is mainly work-based with college attendance to enhance theory...

...common disorders, tree and shrub planting, hand tools in horticulture, introduction to lawns and lawn care, plant identification, soft landscaping... Learn about: Hand tools in horticulture, Plant identification, Soft landscaping...

...practical techniques and skills. SVQ Horticulture: Amenity Level 3 Course Summary: Designed for those employed in the horticulture or landscape industry at a supervisory level...

...Delivered jointly by SRUC and The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh (RBGE), this course is strongly focused on ‘plantsmanship’ — the area of horticulture... Learn about: Botanic gardens, Ecology and Conservation, Horticulture of botanic gardens...

...This course is an ideal mix of theory and practical activities for anyone who wants to learn the how and why of horticulture. It is also an access course...

...rural estate management, horticulture and greenkeeping tools and machinery and preparing an area for landscaping. What Will I Learn A range of topics... Learn about: Rural estate management, Plant propagation, Greenkeeping tools...

...Full-time Part-time Possible Progression Routes: Horticulture: Hard Landscaping and Garden Construction (City and Guilds) Level 2 Horticulture...

...Progression Opportunities On successful completion students can progress to specialist SCQF Level 5 National Certificate courses or to SVQs at Level... Learn about: Agriculture Development, Agriculture Marketing, Agriculture Technology...

...Group Award Certificate for those who successfully complete this Course. NQ Greenkeeping Course Summary: Designed to provide a practical and theoretical...

...How Will I Learn It is a very practical "hands on" course, which leads to a College Certificate, plus a package of SQA units. Progression Opportunities... Learn about: Engineering Principles, Machinery operation, Hands on...

...HNC Garden Design Employment in Landscaping / Garden Industry...

...systems Chassis systems Hydraulic systems Pneumatic systems Electrical / Electronic systems Welding and Fabrication Cultivation / Harvesting and Processing... Learn about: Traditional engineering, Based equipment, Real repairs...

...Course Content: Plant Recognition and Protection Soils Plant Biology Horticultural Practices Nursery Procedure Machinery Business Start-up Assessment...

...the areas of health and safety, management of soils and crops, monitoring and maintaining the helath and welfare of livestock and estte maintenance...

...4 days a week, from w/c 8 th February... Learn about: Skills and Training...

...qualification is a work-based programme designed to equip you with the basic skills of a craftsman gardener to meet the horticulture industry standards... Learn about: Basic Skills, Horticulture Mechanisation, Craftsman gardener...

...your practical skills and CV. Throughout the course you'll make useful industry contacts, learn from regular guest speakers and make practical field trips... Learn about: Business and Management, IT Management, Functions of Management...

...2 years of part-time study Master of Science (MSc) - 3 years of part-time study The programme consists of eight taught modules and a dissertation... Learn about: Part Time, IT Management, Business and Management...