NC Horticulture with Horticulture Therapy (Level 5)

NC - Glasgow Clyde College

Course overview

Being in nature can boost wellbeing, and in this course, you’ll learn the principles of horticulture and the benefits of horticulture therapy. This course covers everything from plant and soil science and propagation to land-based machinery and amenity turf, as well as helping you learn practical skills in our purpose-built workshops. This course is ideal for all academic levels and gives you the knowledge you need to work in the Horticultural industry or progress to further studies with the faculty.

Course description

In this NC Horticulture with Horticulture Therapy Level 5 course, you will learn:

Plant Science
Soil Science
Plant Selection and Identification
Horticultural Therapy
Land-based Machinery
Estate Maintenance
Establish and maintain plants
Amenity Turf
Plant Propagation
Identification and Control of Plant Problems

Entry requirements

minimum of three National 4s, or equivalent; OR
NQ Introduction to Horticulture Level 4, Landscape Design and Construction Level 4; OR
we will consider your application if you have relevant experience but no formal qualifications.

Entry requirement equivalency table

If you do not meet the entry criteria for your chosen course, you may be offered an alternative course in the same subject area.