Government Funded Agriculture courses Scotland

...Course Content Legislation relevant to pesticide usage Product label interpretation Protective clothing and personal safety Preparing pesticides for...

...Suitable for: Anyone interested in a career in horticulture Anyone interested in a career in horticulture Amenity Horticulture - SVQ Level 2 Description...

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

...Assist with preparing propagation material 3. Assist with establishing propagation material in a growing environment F7S7 04 Assist with the Propagation...

... to animal welfare, environmental and conservation issues. This two year course will equip you with the skills and knowledge to pursue a career at a supervisory/junior management level within agricultural industries, or for self-employment in farming or other land-based sectors...

...1 year (August - June) Attendance: Rutherglen Campus: Full-time Part-time Day-release Possible Progression Routes: BSc Horticulture Employment in various...

...Suitable for: Anyone looking to obtain the knowledge for the safe and responsible application of pesticides. Anyone looking to obtain the knowledge...

...What Will I Learn Your skills and knowledge in the main areas of agriculture are developed through modules such as Plant Protection, during which...

...Work based and continuous assessments. Candidates are responsible for their own research and documentation towards the development of their portfolio of evidence...

...1 year (August - June) Attendance: Rutherglen Campus: Day-release Possible Progression Routes: SVQ Level 2 Amenity Horticulture 'Skills for Work' Rural Skills...

...This is an on-farm work-based programme which develops your agriculture skills and knowledge. A range of topics will be covered during the course including health and safety, management of soils and crops, monitoring and maintaining the health and welfare of livestock and estate maintenance...

...Rutherglen Campus: Day-release Possible Progression Routes: SVQ Horticulture: Amenity Level 3 Enhanced employment opportunities...

..., 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...

...and Maintain a Range of Plants Create Grass and Planted Areas Planning Control of Pests, Diseases and Disorders Organise Resources and Work Schedules Assessment...

... The programme consists of eight taught modules and a dissertation. Taught modules are: Food and Agricultural Policy This module will develop an understanding... Learn about: IT Management, Business and Management, Part Time...

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

...to run a small animal related business of their own. This HND Animal Care course will give you the knowledge and skills you need for supervisory or management... Learn about: Full Time, Animal Care...

...and skills in this area. As well as giving you a thorough understanding of subjects related to animal care, housing, welfare and husbandry, this HNC gives... Learn about: Animal Behaviour, Anatomy and Physiology, Animal Care...

...This qualification is a work based course designed to equip trainees with the basic skills of a craftsman gardener. What Will I Learn This qualification... Learn about: Basic Skills, Industry standards, Craftsman gardener...

...This course will teach you the fundamentals of horticulture, and give you an awareness of the different sectors of the industry. It will look at nursery production... Learn about: Garden Maintenance, Nursery production, Garden Design...