Course overview
If you’re progressing from a lower level course and you’re ready to dig deeper into the skills needed for a career in horticulture and landscaping, this HND course is for you. You’ll develop your skills in plant identification, propagation and soil management, and enhance your existing practical skills in soft and hard landscaping. Our purpose-built workshops and glasshouses will give you a real insight into what it’s like to work as a horticulture professional, and we also organise educational visits to local facilities such as nurseries, gardens, parks and green spaces.
Course description
- Plant knowledge: Identification and use
- Pests, diseases and plant disorders
- Plant biology and soil management
- Practical horticultural skills including soft and hard landscaping
- Producing plants
- Machinery for horticulture
- Business start-up
Entry requirements
- Minimum of one SQA Higher pass at C or above; OR
- Relevant units at SCQF Level 6; OR
- We will consider your application if you have relevant experience but no formal qualifications
Additional Information
- Basic computing skills are essential
Entry requirement equivalency table
If you do not meet the entry criteria for your chosen course, you may be offered an alternative course in the same subject area.
Course options
Course Type: Full-time
Details
Venue details
Langside Campus
50 Prospecthill Road
Glasgow
Course provider
Glasgow Clyde College
Langside Campus
50 Prospecthill Road
Glasgow