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Horticulture (in conjunction with UHI Argyll College)

Newbattle Abbey College

Content

This innovative course is delivered in partnership with the University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) in Argyll and will use the beautiful college grounds as a base for practical work.

Taught by specialist and experienced lecturers, this project-based and practical course provides an industry-relevant qualification in commercial horticulture.

Newbattle Abbey College has formed a partnership with UHI Argyll to enable local access to this course. Students will join real-time, online lectures and tutorials with other students from across the country. Practical elements, which make up around 40% of the course, will be undertaken on the college estate, supervised by Newbattle staff.

Content:

Creation of gardens and greenspaces; Ecology and environment for horticulture; Maintenance of gardens and greenspaces; Plant biology; Production horticulture; Social and therapeutic horticulture.

Entry Requirements

1 Higher, or relevant national qualifications at SCQF Level 5 or 6.

Progression Routes

Relevant employment areas such as garden centres, private estates, landscaping or on private estates.

Start Date

September

Qualification

HNC

Study Method

Full time

Course Length

1 year

Department

General

SCQF Level

7

Career Sectors

Agriculture

Aquaculture and Fishing

Arboriculture and Horticulture

Earth Studies

Environmental and Rural Resource Management

Environmental Services

Forestry

Work with Animals