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Horticulture - Organic Horticulture (HNC)
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UCAS code:
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Higher National Certificate
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Centre:
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Pershore College
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Validated by University of Worcester
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Content
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| The HNC in Organic Horticulture is a part-time course run at Pershore College. This well established course takes place on one day per week for two years and is ideal for those interested in a career change or for those who want to start their own business in the organic sector. Using our organically certified facilities, students will develop a sound knowledge of organic principles and standards. It is a broad-based course aimed at those who aspire to grow edible crops organically or manage organic gardens.
Pershore College is the West Midlands Regional Centre for the Royal Horticultural Society, the national headquarters of the Alpine Garden Society and holds the National Philadelphus and Penstemon Collections for the National Council for Conservation of Plants and Gardens. Pershore College has Centre of Vocational Excellence status for Horticulture and has had organically certified facilities for more than 20 years.
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Modules
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Year One
Introduction to Organic Horticulture and the Use of Mechanisation
Plant Propagation
The Soil
Plant Biology, Weeds & Ecology
Plants and Design
Year Two
Organic Pest and Disease Management
Plant Use for the Organic Garden
Organic Gardens Management
Business in the Organic Garden
The Organic Production Garden
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Attendance
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2 years part-time
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Entry Requirements
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Students should have one of the following qualifications:
- One A-level pass plus five GCSE passes
- BTEC National Diploma or GNVQ Advanced in an associated subject
- Completion of an Access to Higher Education course
- Equivalent qualifications or experience
Applications from those without standard entry requirements, will be considered on an individual basis.
Applications should be made on a University of Worcester application form and returned to Julie Freeman at Pershore College.
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Assessment
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Assessments are completed during the course and may include practical tests, written tests, essays, reports, projects, designs, verbal presentations, etc.
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Fees
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For courses based at Pershore College with course fees paid to the University of Worcester, fee levels are set by the University of Worcester. Please contact Student Services on 0845 2177 414 or the University of Worcester for more information. |
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Progression
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Higher level qualifications, e.g. HND, Honours Degree
Production of edible crops
Garden management & maintenance
Self employment
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Contact Details
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highereducation@warkscol.ac.uk
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How to apply
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To apply to study this course full-time, complete a UCAS application on the UCAS website www.ucas.com. Follow the instructions adding the course code and the institution code. To apply for courses offered at Pershore College (validated by the University of Worcester) use the institution code W80. The course will be listed under the University of Worcester on the UCAS website.
If you want to study part-time or by Distance Learning, it may be possible for some courses and you will need to apply directly to the College. Complete our Online Application Form stating which course you would like to apply for - or call our Admissions Team on 0845 217 7414.
Most of our programmes offer the ability to transfer between part-time and full-time study, so if your personal circumstances change during the course of your studies it may be possible to vary your mode of study.
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