Government Funded Agriculture courses Scotland

...The aim of the HNC course is to provide you with a husbandry-based programme in production agriculture which, in combination with practical experience and guidance from a manager, will enable you to undertake the running of a farm enterprise... More

...Classes normally run from October until March. These usually consist of 1 day per week day release at GOSTA Practical requirements are met from the workplace... More

...04 Assist with the Preparation of a Growing Media * Assist with making materials ready for the preparation of a growing media * Assist with Preparing a Growing Media... More

...Suitable for: Anyone looking to obtain the knowledge for the safe and responsible application of pesticides. Anyone looking to obtain the knowledge... Learn about: Crop Science, Plant Science... More

...Continuous, with a mix of practical and theoretical assessments Final examination Duration: 1 year (August - June) Attendance: Rutherglen Campus... Learn about: Crop Science, Plant Science... More

...The aim of the HND course is to provide you with a vocational programme based on the skills and knowledge required for employment at supervisory/junior managerial level within the agricultural industry and for self-employment in farming or other land-based sectors... More

...Establish plants in soil Candidates must also complete 6 of the following units, in addition to the mandatory units. When candidates are more familiar with the work involved... More

...Storage of pesticides Safe transport Disposal of containers, surplus product, dilute mixtures and sprayer washings Action in the event of accidental contamination... Learn about: Crop Science, Plant Science... More

...Designed for those seeking a career in various sectors of Land-based Industries. HND Horticulture Course Summary: Designed for those seeking a career... Learn about: Plant Science, Crop Science... More

..., agricultural energy efficiency and pollution control, with a choice of elective subjects ranging from renewable energy and specialised field crops to the quality... Learn about: Agricultural Science... More

...Maintenance of Gardening Tools and Equipment Assessment: Continuous, based mainly on practical work and the production of a portfolio of evidence Duration... Learn about: Crop Science, Plant Science... More

...The HNC covers the fundamentals of horticulture. You will learn both practical skills and develop your underpinning knowledge of plants and their cultivation... More

...Designed for those employed in the Horticulture or Landscape Industry. This course is mainly work-based with college attendance to enhance theory... Learn about: Plant Science, Crop Science... More

...With an HND in Horticulture, you will have both a sound practical base in horticulture and an understanding of the theory behind the practices... More

...Designed for those employed in the horticulture or landscape industry at a supervisory level. A mainly work-based course with college attendance to enhance theory... Learn about: Plant Science, Crop Science... More

...How Will I Learn You will have your own garden plot in year one and undertake a specialist project in an area of particular interest to you in year... More

...Full-time Part-time Day-release Possible Progression Routes: HND Horticulture Employment in various sectors of the Land-based Industries... Learn about: Crop Science, Plant Science... More

...be possible on completion of the two year HND programme... Learn about: Animal Care... More

...Animal Behaviour Companion Animal Anatomy and Physiology Companion Animal Handling and First Aid How Will I Learn: This is a full time course which... Learn about: Animal Care... More

...It introduces the key functions of management, marketing, human resource management and finance. You will also design a simple website. How Will I Learn... Learn about: IT Management, Business and Management... More