Horticulture
Stonebridge Associated Colleges UK
Description
The growing of plants and understanding of the make-up of the soil and the best way to ensure you maximize the ground around you is a skill a lot of us want to know. The course provides the skills and knowledge needed to better understand this complex subject.This course covers topics such as:
- Basic Botany
- Plant Classification
- Soil Science
- Plant Nutrition
- Plant Pests, Diseases & Problems
- Organic Gardening
- Weeds
- Basic Propagation
- Amenity Horticulture, Plant Groups and Families
- Planting and Plant Care
- Plant Notes and Indigenous Plants
- Exotic Plants
- Indoor Plants
- Lawns
Outcomes
On completion of your course, you will receive two qualifications:
Horticulture Diploma
Horticulture Diploma issued by Stonebridge Associated Colleges, entitling you to use the letters SAC Dip after your name.
NCFE Level 3 Horticulture Award
This Course leads to an NCFE Level 3 Award Certificate for successful learners. That means that it is independently accredited at a level of learning equivalent to level 3 on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) for England, Wales and Northern Ireland (in which case GCSE's are at levels 1 and 2 and A Levels are at level 3). In accrediting the program at level 3, NCFE attests that its learning outcomes are at an equivalent level to a level 3 national qualification.
This award has been designed by Stonebridge Associated Colleges to meet specific learners' or employers' requirements. Accreditation by NCFE is a guarantee of quality. It means that this learning program has been scrutinized and approved by an independent panel of experienced educational professionals and is quality audited biannually by NCFE.
Assessment
After each lesson there will be a question paper, which needs to be completed and submitted to your personal tutor for marking. This method of continual assessment ensures that your personal tutor can consistently monitor your progress and provide you with assistance throughout the duration of the course.
complete course 126 Hours
available 265 Days
