HND Horticulture (Plantsmanship)

This unit provides you with knowledge and experience of the history, current roles, and management of botanic and historic gardens. You will use case studies to develop your knowledge of the evolution of the gardens through time and how they are currently used and managed as landscapes, places for research and learning, and visitor attractions.

This unit provides you with the knowledge and skills needed to work in ecological and conservation horticulture. It focuses on plant ecology and how an understanding of plant ecology can help with planning and decision making in plant conservation and wider conservation.

This unit provides you with the knowledge and skills needed to understand and apply research techniques in the context of horticultural research and plant trials. You can pursue your own interests to develop specialist knowledge.

This unit provides you with the knowledge and skills needed to enter the horticulture industry at an appropriate level. You will gain authentic, practical and professional skills, in collaboration with industry partners. You will carry out and reflect on two meaningful simulated and/or work-based learning placements throughout the year in areas of industry that are of interest to you.

This unit develops your knowledge of plant biodiversity in the context of evolution and adaptation, contextualises mechanisms of plant physiology, advances your knowledge of plant breeding principles, and allows you to apply a range of practical laboratory techniques relevant to the topics discussed.