The horticultural sector is one of the most technically advanced industries in existence and often includes applied science, technology, machinery use, turf, landscape/interior design, retail and business management, all associated with the intensive cultivation and maintenance of ornamental and edible plants and green spaces. Horticulture is a profession often associated with the term gardening, but includes so much more, offering a rewarding, challenging and enjoyable career caring for the environment.This level 3 course provides a structure to develop a greater knowledge and understanding of the many and varied aspects of professional horticulture, seeking to further develop both theoretical knowledge and practical skills in a wide variety of subject areas.The qualification, when strengthened by a suitable period of practical industry experience, provides the foundation for individuals to work initially at a supervisory level. This course covers a wide range of practical topics as well as knowledge and understanding of various horticultural concepts.You will complete a period of work experience as part of the course, this will normally occur on campus.Facilities on campus include horticultural and machinery workshops, a range of glasshouses and polythene tunnels, landscaped grounds with a vast range of plants, trees and shrubs, not forgetting the extensive walled garden, the zoological garden, mixed woodlands and a range of sports pitches.
Name: Level 3 Horticulture (Professional Gardening) Diploma Qualification title: BTEC 90-credit Diploma in Horticulture (QCF) Qualification type: Assessment Assessment is through written and practically based assignments together with many and varied practical skills assessments. It should be noted that written assignments are mainly research based and are academic in nature. These are generally in-depth pieces of work and form the main method of the awarding body written assessment requirements. Some of the input time required to accomplish the written assignments is undertaken outside the college day which means the student is also expected to work at home, although some time will be devoted to these pieces of work in class and practical session time.In addition to the time spent in class, it is recommended students spend 3-4 hours per week in private study in assignment/test preparation. The time requirement is very much dependant on the individual and their experience of researching and writing assignments. Students at this level are expected to take full responsibility for their own learning and development, this level 3 qualification equates to 3 A levels.The final qualification will be a The final qualification upon successful completion will be BTEC Level 3 90 Credit/Extended Diploma in Horticulture. Awarding Pearson Education Ltd (Formerly EDEXCEL) Created 20150918 08:44:16 Updated 20150918 08:44:16
Educational visits form an integral part of the course. For example, students will have the opportunity to visit the likes of Kew Gardens, RHS Wisley, Stourhead Gardens. A contribution charge of £90 will be payable at the start of the course; this covers most (but not all) of your course visits in the first year and is non-returnable. A charge of £60 will be made to cover educational visits in the second year.There will be an opportunity to take part in the annual study tour to Holland. Although this is not a course requirement it is a useful way of broadening knowledge and experience of the horticulture industry since the proposed 4-day educational visit will include a tour of a Flora Holland Auction Centre, the floating flower markets in Amsterdam, along with other venues. Dates and costs to be confirmed; we plan to have details available at the start of the course.Please note it is not necessary to acquire the items below prior to commencing the course, since on your arrival we will advise you on the best types to purchase:Overalls/boiler Suit (not nylon)Gardening glovesSteel toe-capped boots (or shoes) Secateurs and Horticultural knife The above is likely to cost approximately £90.The course team recommends a small number of text books for use on the course; although these are available in the college library you may wish to acquire your own copies, guidance will be given at the commencement of the course. Equipment required Educational visits form an integral part of the course. For example, students will have the opportunity to visit the likes of Kew Gardens, RHS Wisley, Stourhead Gardens. A contribution charge of £90 will be payable at the start of the course; this covers most (but not all) of your course visits in the first year and is non-returnable. A charge of £60 will be made to cover educational visits in the second year.There will be an opportunity to take part in the annual study tour to Holland. Although this is not a course requirement it is a useful way of broadening knowledge and experience of the horticulture industry since the proposed 4-day educational visit will include a tour of a Flora Holland Auction Centre, the floating flower markets in Amsterdam, along with other venues. Dates and costs to be confirmed; we plan to have details available at the start of the course.Please note it is not necessary to acquire the items below prior to commencing the course, since on your arrival we will advise you on the best types to purchase:Overalls/boiler Suit (not nylon)Gardening glovesSteel toe-capped boots (or shoes) Secateurs and Horticultural knife The above is likely to cost approximately £90.The course team recommends a small number of text books for use on the course; although these are available in the college library you may wish to acquire your own copies, guidance will be given at the commencement of the course.
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Title: BTEC 90-credit Diploma in Horticulture (QCF) Qualification: BTEC 90-credit Diploma in Horticulture (QCF) Classification: Agriculture, Horticulture and Animal Care