Horticulture

Horticulture – Level 6 Horticulture – Level 5 Horticulture – Level 4

Horticulture at Borders College can offer students the opportunity to gain hands-on practical experience of growing and maintaining plants outdoors and in a glasshouse. You will also learn about maintenance of grassed areas, use of horticultural machinery and the construction of landscaped areas.

Successful completion has led to employment in private gardens, on estates, plant nurseries, garden centres, and with organisations such as the National Trust, Botanic Gardens, or self-employment. You can also progress to the higher level qualifications.

Our courses are also well suited to ‘home gardeners’ wishing to gain knowledge and practical experience to help assist in managing their own gardens.

SVQ – Scottish Vocational Qualification

Horticulture – Level 6

SVQ Level 3 Parks, Gardens and Green Space Qualification at SCQF Level 6 At Newtown St Boswells Campus Full-time 36 week course 3 days per week in College or blended delivery 1 day per week on placement Part-time, award is assessed in the workplace over 2 years

Horticulture – Level 5

SVQ Level 2 Horticulture at SCQF Level 5 At Newtown St Boswells Campus Full-time 36 week course 3 days per week in College or blended delivery 1 day per week on placement Part-time, award is assessed in the workplace over 2 years

Horticulture – Level 4

SVQ Level 1 Horticulture at SCQF Level 4 At Newtown St Boswells Campus Full-time 36 week course 3 days per week in College or blended delivery 1 day per week on placement