Course description
Building on the knowledge you've gained on your Level 2 course, this subject will help you to develop your training and education in a wide range of horticulture skills. The aim of the course is to provide you with all of the skills you need to progress in work. It's ideal if you're looking to go on to Higher Education or if you want to go into a supervisory role. You'll be able to choose from a range of units to meet the particular area of horticulture that you plan to work in.
COURSE CONTENT
You can look forward to a varied programme of modules that also includes a work placement. You'll also continue your English and Maths up to GCSE level. Modules include:
- Amenity turf care
- Care, management and propagation of plants
- Garden design and business practices
- Nursery stock and heritage garden management
- Tree and shrub pruning and maintenance.
Study programmes include a minimum of compulsory work experience hours achieved through one day a week or block placements. The amount of hours required is dependent on the study programme. By completing this course, you'll be able to go on to study a Foundation degree or into a supervisory role in the workplace. Some of the areas you may choose to follow could include amenity maintenance, garden design, hard landscaping or nursery production.
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Suitability - Who should attend?
Students must have achieved 4 or more GCSEs between grade 9-4 (previous grade structure A-C) including English, Maths and a Science. Successful completion of a related Level 2 qualification. Mature students without the above requirements will be considered.
Outcome / Qualification etc.
Qualification awarded by the course provider