Forestry HNC

This course is designed to provide the skills and ability to function as a supervisor or self-employed contractor. Practical experience in forestry or related work is preferred. The HNC Forestry is the first year of the HND Forestry programme. Subjects include forest science, establishment of woodlands, forest harvesting, forest mensuration & thinning control, timber sales & transportation and woodland nursery production.

Entry requirements (mature students)

• Minimum of one year’s pre-course experience in a woodland environment or attainment of the Certificate in Forestry or Conservation Skills. This may be waived if applicants have 3 or more Highers at C or above
  
• Recognition will be given for relevant life or work experience

Entry requirements (school leavers)

• Minimum of 1 relevant Higher at C or above plus appropriate Standard Grades 
  
• In addition, one year’s practical experience in a woodland environment or attainment of the Certificate in Forestry or Certificate in Conservation Skills. This may be waived if applicants have 3 or more Highers at C or above

How is the course assessed?

Continuous assessment throughout each unit.

What next?

• HND Forestry Year 2
  
• Career as a forest supervisor/foreman, contractor

UCAS code

U105D

Start date

August/September 2012

Study mode

Full time and part time with opportunities for those working in the industry to study by blended learning

Campus

Scottish School of Forestry (Balloch)

Duration

Full time - 1 year
Part time - up to 3 years

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