Modern Apprenticeship in Horticulture at Level 2

The Modern Apprenticeship in Horticulture has six pathways.  Each one has a separate SVQ:

• Horticulture
• Production horticulture
• Landscaping
• Sports turf greenkeeper
• Sports turf groundsman
• Parks, gardens and green space.

There are currently an estimated 1,540 Horticultural businesses in Scotland employing approximately 7,6501. With 10.8% of employees the horticulture industry it is the second biggest employer in the land-based industries in Scotland, playing an important role within the Food and Drink sector which includes horticulture (specifically Production Horticulture) supporting the Scottish economy and being worth £4.8 billion in 2009.

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