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Higher National Certificate - HNC
Barony
Full Time
SEP-25
1 year
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Higher National Certificate - HNC
Barony
Full Time
SEP-25
1 Years
Higher National Certificate - HNC
Barony
Part Time
SEP-25
2 Years
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This one-year course will develop your skills and knowledge in the management of silviculture, woodland establishment, harvesting and sales as well as surveying and mensuration, mapping and forest conservation.
You'll also develop an awareness of health and safety, and environmental issues directly related to forestry.
Academic study is supported by practical experience, which will enable you to begin your career in forestry and woodland management.
You'll learn about all aspects of forestry, like the establishment of woodlands, silviculture, geographical information systems, thinning and harvesting as well as conservation and environmental topics.
The course also includes practical experiences and examples through visits to various types of forests and woodlands, operational sites and timber processing facilities.
Example modules include:
Exam type
A levelA level:
DE Grades / Points required
Scottish Higher:
CC Grades / Points required
To include a science or geography
To include a science or geography
Students living in
England
£7,000 per year
Students from England
This is the fee you pay if you live within England. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.
£1,285 per year
Students from Scotland
This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.
£7,000 per year
Students from Wales
This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.
£7,000 per year
Students from Northern Ireland
This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.
£7,000 per year
Students from Channel Islands
This is the fee you pay if you live within Channel Islands. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.
£16,000 per year
Students from EU
This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.
£16,000 per year
Students from International
£16000 Per year
Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) is a multi-campus higher education provider with locations across Scotland....