Horticulture - Level 3

Course description

This course provides a step up from Level 2, giving students the opportunity to study horticulture at a higher level, whilst also gaining supervisory and valuable work experience. This broad-ranging course offers students an opportunity to complete the following units in historic gardens, on community projects and on the College's campuses and glasshouse: . Promote, Monitor and Maintain Safety and Security, Identify and Name Plants Using Their Botanical Names, Co-ordinate the Clearance and Preparation of a Site for Planting, Carry Out Management of Planted Areas, Design Landscape Areas and Specify Materials and Components, Co-ordinate the Collection and Storage of Propagation Materials, Co-ordinate the Preparation and Establishment of Propagation Materials, Estimate Resource Requirements and Programme Work, Co-ordinate the Planting of Crops or Plants, Co-ordinate the Control of Pests, Diseases and Disorders, Co-ordinate the Collection of Plants for Sale or Dispatch, Manage Your Own Resources, Work Experience and Core Skills. Please read the Important Notice at www.borderscollege.ac.uk/uni.

Learning outcome

Successful students may progress to HNC courses offered at another institution. Career options include becoming a self employed Gardener, Landscape Gardener, Garden Centre/Nursery Assistant, Local Authority Parks Department employee and work in Conservation.