Venues

Oban Centre, Lochgilphead Centre and CERC, Dunoon Centre, Rothesay Centre, Campbeltown Centre, Arran Centre, Islay Centre, Helensburgh Centre

Content

Transform Your Passion into Purpose: Cultivate a career that develops your horticultural skills and knowledge and learn about horticulture that heals both people and the planet.

You will develop your practical horticultural skills further by attending a short work placement, and we'll support you in securing a suitable placement which aligns with your interests and future ambitions. Previous students have attended placements at botanic gardens, therapeutic horticulture centres, plant nurseries, garden centres, with garden designers and landscapers and in environmental projects.

During your course you will have guest lectures from industry experts in horticulture, environmental management, community gardens and therapeutic settings.

Entry Requirements

National 5 English, plus 3 subjects at National 4. You must be 16 years old at the start of the course.

Progression Routes

HNC Horticulture