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Overview
This Introduction to Agriculture, Horticulture and Estates Skills course at Dundee and Angus College is suitable for applicants who wish to learn about agricultural and horticulture, gardening machinery, food production, estate maintenance skills, safe working practices and who wish to progress to become work ready.
Future Prospects
Learners can progress onto SVQ Level 2 in Landscaping (Horticulture) at D&A College or Pre-Apprentice or Modern Apprentice training (at other institutions) or into rural work on farms, horticulture businesses and estates.
Programme Structure
What you will learn:
- The course will help students gain an understanding of the countryside and the people who work there.
- It is a largely practical course which also has some basic academic units to help students deepen their knowledge.
- The essential skills units help students with numbers, language and other core skills needed for the modern worker.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 7 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApplication deadline not specified.
Language
English
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- Dundee, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Agriculture Horticulture and Crop Science View 81 other Short Courses in Horticulture and Crop Science in United KingdomWhat students do after studying
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- No formal entry requirements. A demonstration of enthusiasm for working in agriculture/horticulture/estates. Some evidence of working at SCQF Level 4/National 4 would be of benefit.
Tuition Fees
Living costs
Dundee
United Kingdom
787 - 1494 GBP / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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