collections, growing environments, nursery and dedicated teaching facilities coupled with the nationally renowned micro-propagation research facility of Duchy College Rosewarne, provide a world class platform from which this exciting and stimulating programme will be delivered. Learners embarking on this programme will become integrated within Eden Project and, in addition to attending the carefully designed taught modules, will have the opportunity to apply and develop a wide range of practical skills by participating in activities in the tropical and Mediterranean biomes, the outdoor garden and nursery crop production facility. The programme of study also requires students to undertake project work in the Eden quarantine centre and the micro-propagation laboratory. As well as benefiting from working alongside Eden's skilled and specialist horticulturalists learners also undertake a work placement within another commercial enterprise. PS3. Details of Accreditation by a Professional/Statutory Body (if appropriate) N/A PS4. Exceptions to Plymouth University Regulations (Note: Plymouth University’s Academic Regulations are available internally on the intranet: ) None PS5. Programme Aims This programme will deliver: To enable students to develop an understanding and thorough knowledge of the broad principles underpinning horticultural practise. To develop students into horticultural practitioners who will be employable, flexible, innovative and creative. They will have an applied understanding of the management of plants, propagation, design, and appropriate use of amenity and technology resources. To broaden the outlook of graduates so they understand the importance of sustainable environmental management within an applied horticultural context; whilst considering this management within a broader context, and are aware of the many and varied exciting opportunities that exist within the horticultural sector
collections, growing environments, nursery and dedicated teaching facilities coupled with the nationally renowned micro-propagation research facility of Duchy College Rosewarne, provide a world class platform from which this exciting and stimulating programme will be delivered. Learners embarking on this programme will become integrated within Eden Project and, in addition to attending the carefully designed taught modules, will have the opportunity to apply and develop a wide range of practical skills by participating in activities in the tropical and Mediterranean biomes, the outdoor garden and nursery crop production facility. The programme of study also requires students to undertake project work in the Eden quarantine centre and the micro-propagation laboratory. As well as benefiting from working alongside Eden's skilled and specialist horticulturalists learners also undertake a work placement within another commercial enterprise. PS3. Details of Accreditation by a Professional/Statutory Body (if appropriate) N/A PS4. Exceptions to Plymouth University Regulations (Note: Plymouth University’s Academic Regulations are available internally on the intranet: ) None PS5. Programme Aims This programme will deliver: To enable students to develop an understanding and thorough knowledge of the broad principles underpinning horticultural practise. To develop students into horticultural practitioners who will be employable, flexible, innovative and creative. They will have an applied understanding of the management of plants, propagation, design, and appropriate use of amenity and technology resources. To broaden the outlook of graduates so they understand the importance of sustainable environmental management within an applied horticultural context; whilst considering this management within a broader context, and are aware of the many and varied exciting opportunities that exist within the horticultural sector
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