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Introduction to Horticulture

Scotland`s Rural College (SRUC)

Venues

Elmwood Campus

Content

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.

Content includes: Plant Propagation; Horticulture and Greenkeeping Tools and Machinery; Preparing an Area for Landscaping.

Entry Requirements

No formal entry requirements. Entry subject to interview.

Progression Routes

NC Horticulture

Start Date

September

Qualification

NC

Study Method

Full time

Course Length

1 year

Department

Horticulture and Landscaping

SCQF Level

4

Website

www.sruc.ac.uk

Career Sectors

Agriculture

Aquaculture and Fishing

Arboriculture and Forestry

Earth Studies

Environmental and Rural Resource Management

Environmental Services

Horticulture and Landscaping

Work with Animals