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

...The standard is met by a portfolio of Practical and Knowledge Evidence. After completion of the course the candidate will be competent to carry out duties unsupervised... More

...practical work and the production of a portfolio of evidence. The way the SVQ is made up is shown below. The unit title appears in bold and the elements... More

...Course Content Legislation relevant to pesticide usage Product label interpretation Protective clothing and personal safety Preparing pesticides for... Learn about: Crop Science, Plant Science... More

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

...and Repair Structures and Surfaces 1. Maintain structures and surfaces 2. Repair structures and surfaces F7TF Maintain Plants Outdoors 1. Maintain... More

...the safe and responsible application of pesticides. Course review: Pesticide Foundation Module - PA1 A one day course providing training only on the Pesticide... Learn about: Crop Science, Plant Science... More

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

...for those who may consider a career in the land-based industries. Course Content: Plant and Maintain a Range of Plants Maintain Structures and Surfaces... Learn about: Plant Science, Crop 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

...Landscape Management & Maintenance, and Integrated Approaches to Plant Protection. Elective modules allow specialisation in either crop production practices or landscape horticulture... 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: Crop Science, Plant Science... More

...Extensive work experience in a range of sections of the gardens at RBGE is undertaken in year one. Progression Opportunities Upon successful completion of this course... More

...Course Content: Plant Recognition and Protection Soils Plant Biology Horticultural Practices Nursery Procedure Machinery Business Start-up Assessment... Learn about: Plant Science, Crop Science... More

...This full-time course is suitable for anyone who has a serious interest in the care and welfare of animals and who wishes to gain the knowledge necessary... Learn about: Animal Care... More

...and skills in this area. What Will I Learn The main themes of the course include: Small Animal Health and Disease Animal Welfare Small Animal Nutrition... Learn about: Animal Care... More

...but with specific reference to rural business. Rural business is a key contributor to the UK economy, and career opportunities are diverse. What Will... Learn about: Business and Management, IT Management... More