Introduction to Horticulture NC
Course
In Glasgow
Description
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Type
Course
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Level
Intermediate
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Location
Glasgow (Scotland)
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Duration
1 Year
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Start date
Different dates available
This course is designed as an introduction to the world of professional gardening and horticulture.
This entry-level course will give you an opportunity to develop a wide range of horticultural skills and knowledge to build a career in the horticultural industry. Potential career paths include 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 area for landscaping.
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Subjects
- IT
- Horticulture
- Landscaping
- Industry
- Management
- Greenkeeping
- Plant propagation
- Horticulture Mechanisation
- Rural estate management
- Greenkeeping tools
Course programme
A range of topics will be covered during the course including plant propagation, rural estate management, horticulture and greenkeeping tools and machineryand preparing an area for landscaping.
How Will I LearnThe course is a combination of both knowledge and practice, with the emphasis on practical skills development using the extensive resources at Elmwood.
Progression OpportunitiesOn successful completion students can progress to the NC Horticulture or SVQ Level 2 Horticulture. Employment opportunities within the industry can include garden centres, nurseries, landscaping contractors and heritage estates.
Introduction to Horticulture NC