The course will prepare students for a supervisory position in amenity horticulture, especially landscape design and construction, grounds maintenance or managing private gardens. Assessment is by means of assignments, practical assessments and plant identification. This course develops a wide range of horticultural activities designed to open up career opportunities in a supervisory role with local authorities, garden centres, large private gardens, self-employment or Higher Education. COURSE CONTENT * Principles of Plant and Soil Science * Business Management * Plant Knowledge * Machinery * Turf Production/Management * Landscape Construction * Applied Plant and Soil Science * Decorative Horticulture * Heritage Gardening * Individual Projects PROGRESSION * Foundation degree in Landscape and Amenity Management at Easton & Otley College * Other Higher Education courses * Employment/Self-employment
Name: Horticulture, Extended Diploma Level 3 Qualification title: Extended Diploma in Horticulture (QCF) Qualification type: Assessment Awarding City and Guilds Land Based Services (Formerly NPTC) Created 20160222 11:49:31 Updated 20160222 11:49:31
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Easton & Otley College
Further Education
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Easton Hall,
Easton
Town:
Norwich
County:Norfolk
Title: Extended Diploma in Horticulture (QCF) Qualification: Extended Diploma in Horticulture (QCF) Classification: Agriculture, Horticulture and Animal Care