Horticulture courses Scotland

...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: Ornamental Nursery, Hardy Ornamental Nursery, Landscape Management...

...Designed for those wishing to pursue a career in Horticulture...

...Suitable for: SVQ level 2 is designed for those looking to enhance their theory, practical techniques and skill levels in amenity horticulture...

...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. Suitable for: Anyone interested in a career in horticulture...

...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: Garden Maintenance, Garden Design, Nursery production...

...Designed for those wishing to pursue a career in Horticulture...

... throughout level I with assessors managing portfolio development . Level 1 is based around an introduction to horticulture which provides basics...

...agencies and commercial organisations. A core skills course teaches transferable skills. Fourth Year (Honours) A research project is an important part of the final...

... working in estate management, garden labouring, labouring in landscaping firms or for garden centres, equipment sales or supply. A range of topics are covered during the course including plant propagation, rural estate management, horticulture and greenkeeping tools and machinery and preparing an... Learn about: Plant propagation, Horticulture Mechanisation, Rural estate management...

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

... and Elements of Design Basic shapes for floristry designs Floristry 1 and 2 Botany and Horticulture Working to cutomer orders Interpretative Designs...

...conservation and environmental protection agencies and commercial companies. A core skills course teaches transferable skills. Fourth Year An independent...

... jointly by SRUC and The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh (RBGE), this course is strongly focused on ‘plantsmanship’ — the area of horticulture that covers knowledge of the diversity of plants and their cultivation. It also provides a good understanding of other aspects of horticulture and plant science... Learn about: Botanic gardens, Ecology and Conservation, Horticulture of botanic gardens...

...HND Horticulture Course Summary: Designed for those seeking a career in various sectors of Land-based Industries. Course Content: Soils and...

.... Click on the following link for further information about this option: A Level Biology.Biology is an interesting subject, and can provide a great route into a number of diverse fields, such as medicine or medical science, animal care, veterinary studies or even horticulture. This qualification can...

..., experimentation in plant physiology and advances in horticultural technology.The Horticulture BSc/BSc (Hons) degree is awarded by the University of Glasgow... Learn about: HND Horticulture, Production covers, Production horticulture...

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

..., hand tools in horticulture, introduction to lawns and lawn care, plant identification, soft landscaping, specialist planting, soft landscaping: trees... Learn about: Specialist planting, Shrub planting, Plant identification...

...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, practical techniques and skills...

...What Will I Learn In the first two years you will study the curriculum outlined for HND Horticulture with Plantsmanship. Years three and four broaden... Learn about: Taxonomy and physiology, Historical Perspective, Plant collections...