Forestry HND

The first year mirrors the HNC Forestry programme. This course includes an industrial sandwich year working in the forestry industry. The course is designed to provide the knowledge and skills for those wishing to manage woodlands and conserve our environmental heritage. Subjects include forest policy & law, forest protection, forest design, woodland conservation, woodland ecology, forest industries, market evaluation, forestry & other land use, forest recreation and urban forests, woodland and green space.

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 2 relevant Highers at C or above plus pre-course experience in a woodland environment. This may be waived if applicants have 3 or more Highers at C or above 
  
• Completion of the Certificate in Forestry/Conservation Skills

How is the course assessed?

Continuous assessment throughout each unit.

What next?

• Final year of the BSc Sustainable Forest Management
• Associate Memeber of the Institute of Chartered Foresters
• Career within the forestry industry e.g. forest supervisor, working forester
  

UCAS code

U005D

Start date

August/September 2012

Study mode

Full time or part time

Campus

Scottish School of Forestry (Balloch)

Duration

Full time - 3 years
Part time - up to 6 years

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