Langside Campus
This HND Horticulture course will provide you with knowledge and understanding, competencies, skills and abilities in horticulture and landscaping required for management level roles.
In addition to plant growth and development, plant recognition and soil management, it covers integrated plant protection and soil and plant nutrition. You will also develop skills in problem solving, analysis, synthesis, and evaluation.
Content includes:
Soils and plant nutrition; Plant protection integrated approaches; Hardy ornamental nursery stock; Horticultural growing media; Landscape management and maintenance; Lawn construction and maintenance; Parks, gardens and public open spaces; Plants for gardens specialised plantings; Show gardens: Design and construction; Retailing of plants; Plants and habitats: Ecology and conservation.
Relevant HNC or relevant national qualifications at SCQF Level 7.
Appropriate degree or progression to jobs in the horticultural industry.
August
HND
Full time
1 year
Horticulture and Landscape
8