Horticulture College Courses

...Modules include: Horticulture plant and soil science, Business development and mangement, Principles of landscape and garden design, Landscape and garden design practices, Site surveying and analysis, Introduction to landscape contracts and planning, Plant knowledge and soft landscape design skills... Learn about: Bricklaying College Courses, Crop Science, Landscape Design...

...With an HND in Horticulture, you will have both a sound practical base in horticulture and an understanding of the theory behind the practices. You will be well equipped to enter the profession and should be able to take up a management level position after gaining experience in industry... Learn about: HNC Horticulture, Plant propagation, Landscape Management...

...The Foundation Degree in Horticulture is aimed at individuals interested in horticulture and landscape management.A variety of core and specialist modules are studied over the two years to improve industry, academic and research skills.This course provides direct progression opportunities...

...The aim of this course is to enhance your existing practical skills and understanding of plants, shrubs, planting, cultivating, pruning, coppicing skills and gardening layouts enabling you to participate in local community horticulture projects. You will also take part in work experience in a range...

...to provide stretch and challenge for you helping to prepare you for progression to employment or further study. Please refer to the 16 to 19 study programme...

...The HNC covers the fundamentals of horticulture. You will learn both practical skills and develop your underpinning knowledge of plants and their cultivation. You will also be introduced to the different sectors of the industry including nursery production, maintenance of gardens and green-space... Learn about: Nursery production, Garden Design, Garden Maintenance...

...This course is for anyone who would like a introduction to the career opportunities available in the land based sector, particularly in horticulture...

... and machinery • Horticulture business skills There is also a requirement to complete 150 hours of work experience. You will then study one optional unit...

...health, small animal care and feeding. Team work, work and life skills will be taught throughout the course to prepare you to take the next move onto another... Learn about: Anatomy and Physiology, Animal Care, Veterinary Career...

...The Horticulture with Plantsmanship course is delivered jointly by SRUC and The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh (RBGE) and allows you to specialise in the area of horticulture known as ‘plantsmanship’, which can be defined as a ‘knowledge of the diversity of plants and their cultivation’. Delivered... Learn about: Ecology and Conservation, Landscape Design History, Managing Plant Collections...

...There are no specific prior achievements required to take this qualification, but a Level 1 or another Level 2 qualification in Horticulture or other Land-based related subjects could be an advantage. You need to be 16 years old or over to take this qualification and you must be working...

...The aim of this course is to improve your practical skills and understanding of plants, shrubs, planting, pruning and coppicing skills so that you can participate in local community horticulture projects. It will also help improve your English and maths skills to help you get a...

...Job opportunities after this course: Following successful completion of this course you may gain employment in the land-based sector as an assistant gardener. Progression to an apprenticeship in the horticultural industry may also be an option to enable you to gain more experience working hands-on...

... to demonstrate that you are prepared for dedicated work in the horticulture industry would be beneficial. You must have a minimum of a Merit grade to progress to an Advanced Diploma...

...This course, along with Level 2 Diplomas in Countryside and Environment, Agriculture, Arboriculture, Animal Care and Horse Care offers a sound introduction to the career opportunities available in the Land Based sector, but particularly in Horticulture...

...This course provides a broad grounding in horticulture with a wide range of skills and background knowledge and an emphasis on practical knowledge. It is delivered at our campus within Birmingham Botanical Gardens, Edgbaston. You will learn a wide range of technical skills, working with specialised...

...Overview of the course: A practical-based qualification to develop the essential skills needed to work in horticulture or to further develop...

...You will develop skills in using landscape machinery including strimmers, mowers and rotovators. You will study the following units: Undertake work-related...

...This course is for individuals who are interested in starting a professional career in horticulture...

...A practical-based qualification to improve the horticultural skills needed for career development to supervisory or management roles, or to further develop your interest. The course is delivered at our study centre within Birmingham Botanical Gardens. You will be taught by a specialised and highly...