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Introduction to Horticulture (Level 4)

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 (Level 5)

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