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Higher National Certificate - HNC
Edinburgh
Full Time
SEP-25
1 year
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Higher National Certificate - HNC
Elmwood
Full Time
SEP-25
1 Years
Higher National Certificate - HNC
Glasgow
Full Time
SEP-25
1 Years
Higher National Certificate - HNC
Edinburgh
Full Time
SEP-25
1 Years
Higher National Certificate - HNC
Oatridge
Full Time
SEP-25
1 Years
Higher National Certificate - HNC
Elmwood
Part Time
SEP-25
1 Year
Higher National Certificate - HNC
Edinburgh
Part Time
SEP-25
1 Year
Higher National Certificate - HNC
Oatridge
Part Time
SEP-25
1 Year
Higher National Certificate - HNC
Glasgow
Part Time
SEP-25
1 Year
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This course will teach you the fundamentals of horticulture, and give you an awareness of the different sectors of the industry. It will look at nursery production, maintenance of gardens and greenspace and plant retailing, among other subjects.
There's plenty of opportunities to develop practical skills as well as your knowledge of plants and their cultivation.
Your knowledge of plant identification, propagation, growing on and garden maintenance will be backed by sound business knowledge.
Exam type
A levelA level:
DE Grades / Points required
Scottish Higher:
CC Grades / Points required
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):
H4,H4 Grades / Points required
To include a Science subject
To include a Science subject
To include a Science subject
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.
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