Horticulture & Floristry
Courses Available
- Beginners Floristry
Beginners Floristry
Rutherglen
This course is designed for those seeking employment in Floristry but who have no prior Floristry experience.
Employment Options
Employment in a retail florist shop.
Educational Progression Routes
(City & Guilds) Level 2 Diploma in Floristry.
Course Content
- Identification of Flowers, Foliage & Plants
- Gift Packing & Wrapping
- Flower Design & Arrangement
- Wedding Design
Entry Requirements
- An interest and enthusiasm for Floristry is essential
- Basic Communication and Numeracy skills are essential - all applicants will be asked to undertake a Numeracy & Communication aptitude test
- Final selection will be at interview Assessment
- Continuous, with a mix of practical and theoretical assessments
Duration
- August 2012 - June 2013
Attendance
- One full day per week
SCQF Level
- 4
- (City & Guilds) Level 2 Diploma
(City & Guilds) Level 2 Diploma in Floristry
Rutherglen
This course is designed for those seeking a career in Floristry, but not currently employed within the industry. This qualification can be achieved at Award, Certificate and Diploma levels.
Employment Options
Employment within a retail floristry environment or self-employment.
Educational Progression Routes
(City & Guilds) Level 3 Diploma in Floristry.
Course Content
- Art & Design in Floristry
Display & Event Decoration
Wedding, Funeral & Sympathy Designs
Identification, Care & Conditioning of Flowers & Foliage
Working in the Floristry Industry
Entry Requirements
- 2 Standard Grade passes - Numeracy and Communication are essential
- All applicants will be asked to undertake a brief practical aptitude test
- All applicants will be asked to undertake a Numeracy and Communication aptitute test
Assessment
- Continuous, with a mixture of practical and
theoretical assessments
Final exam – online multiple choice
Duration
- August 2012 - June 2013
Attendance
- Full-time (3 days per week)
Part-time (over 2 years)
SCQF Level
- 5
- Art & Design in Floristry
- Advanced Floristry
Advanced Floristry (City & Guilds)
Rutherglen
This course is designed for individuals who wish to progress their floristry skills and advance their career in this sector.
Employment Options
Employment in the retail floristry sector or self-employment.
Educational Progression Routes
(City & Guilds) Level 3 Diploma in Floristry.
Course Content
- Floral Designs for Weddings
- Floral Designs for Sympathy Tributes
- Advanced Floral Designs
Entry Requirements
- City & Guilds Level 2 Diploma in Floristry
- SVQ Floristry Level 2
Assessment
- Continuous, with a mixture of practical and theoretical assessments
Duration
- August 2012 - June 2013
Attendance
- One full day per week
SCQF Level
- 6
- SVQ Horticulture: Amenity Level 2
SVQ Horticulture: Amenity Level 2
Rutherglen
This course is designed for those employed in the Horticulture or Landscape Industry. This course is mainly work-based with college attendance to enhance theory, practical techniques and skills.
Employment Options
This course is designed for those candidates who already have a career within the Horticultural or Landscape Industry.
Educational Progression Routes
This course will allow progression to SVQ Horticulture: Amenity Level 3.
Course Content
- Established & Maintain a Range of Outdoor Plants
- Basic Maintenance of Horticultural Machinery
- Assess Site Requirements
- Organise Resources & Work Schedules
- Health & Safety Legislation
- Maintain Amenity Turf
Entry Requirements
- No formal entry requirements
- Must be employed within a Horticultural setting Assessment
- Work based and college based continuous assessment
- No final examination
Duration
- Flexible but normally 1 academic year Attendance
- Day-release
SCQF Level
- 5
- SVQ Horticulture: Amenity Level 3
SVQ Horticulture: Amenity Level 3
Rutherglen
This course is designed for those employed in the Horticulture or Landscape Industry at a supervisory level. A mainly work-based course with college attendance to enhance theory, practical techniques and skills.
Employment Options
This course is designed for those candidates who already have a career within the Horticultural or Landscape Industry.
Educational Progression Routes
This course will allow progression to HNC Horticulture.
Course Content
- Health & Safety Legislation
- Establish & Maintain a Range of Plants
- Create Grassed & Planted Areas
- Planning Control of Pests, Diseases & Disorders
- Organise Resources & Work Schedules
Entry Requirements
- SVQ Horticulture: Amenity Level 2 or related discipline
- Must be employed within a Horticultural setting
Assessment
- Work and college based continuous assessment
- No final examination
Duration
- Flexible but normally 1 academic year
Attendance
- Day-release
SCQF Level
- 6/7
- NQ Greenkeeping
NQ Greenkeeping
Rutherglen
This course is designed to provide a practical and theoretical introduction to the work of Greenkeepers and Sports Ground Maintenance staff. Suitable for those seeking employment or promotion in the Sports Turf Industry. The course is endorsed by the British and International Golf Greenkeepers Association. A Group Award Certificate will be awarded to those who successfully complete this course.
Employment Options
This course will allow candidates to undertake a career within the Greenkeeping or Groundmanship Industry.
Educational Progression Routes
Successful completion will allow progression to HNC Golf Course Management or to HNC Horticulture.
Course Content
- Soil & Plant Science
- Golf Course Design & Construction
- Care & Maintenance of Sport Turf
- Grounds Care & Golf Course Machinery
- Health & Safety Legislation
- Communication
- Information Technology
Entry Requirements
- 2 Standard Grade passes at level 3 or above
- Applicants with relevant experience by interview
Assessment
- Continuous, with a mix of practical and theoretical assessments
- No final examination
Duration
- August 2012 - June 2013
Attendance
- Full-time
- Part-time
- Day-Release: 2 years
SCQF Level
- 5
- NQ Horticultural Practices Level 1
NQ Horticultural Practices Level 1
Rutherglen
This course is designed for those who wish to expand their skills within the Horticultural or Landscape Industry. This course provides a mix of theoretical and practical skills with the emphasis on Practical Horticulture and Landscaping.
Employment Options
This course will allow employment within the Horticultural industry.
Educational Progression Routes
Successful completion will allow progression to Horticulture (City and Guilds) Extended Certificate.
Course Content
- Lawn Care
- Using Horticultural Machinery
- Establishing Plants
- Maintaining Plants
- Plant Identification
- Path Construction
Entry Requirements
- No formal entry requirements
Assessment
- Continuous, with a mix of practical and theoretical assessments
Duration
- August 2012 - March 2013
Attendance
- Full-time
- Part-time
SCQF Level
- 4
- Horticulture (City & Guilds) Extended Certificate Level 2
Horticulture (City & Guilds) Extended Certificate Level 2
Rutherglen
This course is designed for those with experience within the Horticultural and Landscape industry.
Employment Options
This course will allow for employment within the Horticultural and Landscape industries.
Educational Progression Routes
Successful completion will allow progression to HNC Horticulture.
Course Content
- Plant Science
- Soil Science
- Foundations & Surfaces
- Garden Walls
- Fence Construction
- Establish & Maintain Plants
- Amenity Turf
- Setting Out from Plan
- Identification & Control of Plant Problems
Entry Requirements
- 3 Standard Grade passes at Level 3 or above
- NQ Hard Landscaping Level 1
- NQ Horticultural Practice Level 1
- Applicants with relevant experience by interview
Assessment
- Continuous, with a mix of practical and theoretical assessments
- Production of a portfolio of work
Duration
- August 2012 - June 2013
Attendance
- Full-time
- Part-time
SCQF Level
- 5/6
- HNC Landscape Management
HNC Landscape Management
Rutherglen
HNC Landscape Management will give candidates the knowledge, understanding and practical skills they need to work in the Landscape Sector.
Employment Options
Employment within a landscape company; self-employment.
Educational Progression Routes
HND Landscape Management
Course Content
- Landscape Design Theory & Practical Drawing Skills
- Plant Knowledge - Identification & Use
- Management Skills
- Practical Horticultural Skills
- Hard Landscape Construction & Mchinery Used in Landscape Management
- Understanding & Assessing the Landscape
Entry Requirements
- 2 SQA Higher Grade passes at C or above
- Appropriate units at SCQF Level 5 and 6
- Basic knowledge of computing is essential
- Final selection will be at interview
Assessment
- Continuous, with a mix of practical and theoretical assessments
- Final examination
Duration
- August 2012 - June 2013
Attendance
- Full-time
- Part-time
SCQF Level
- 7
- HNC Horticulture
HNC Horticulture
Rutherglen
This course is designed for those wishing to pursue a career in Horticulture.
Employment Options
Employment within a local authority; retail horticulture outlet; landscape company or self-employment.
Educational Progression Routes
HND Horticulture
Course Content
- Plant Knowledge - Identification & Use
- Pests, Diseases & Plant Disorders
- Plant Biology & Soil Management
- Practical Horticultural Skills
- Producing Plants
- Machinery for Horticulture
- Business Start-up
Entry Requirements
- 2 SQA Higher Grade Passes at C or above
- Appropriate Units at SCQF Level 5 and 6
- Basic computing skills are essential
- Final selection will be at interview
Assessment
- Continuous, with a mix of practical and theoretical assessments
- Final examination
Duration
- August 2012 - June 2013
Attendance
- Full-time
- Part-time
- Day-release
SCQF Level
- 7
