Course description
This course is designed for those in full-time paid employment in the Horticulture industry. Your work placement and your day in College will cover all aspects of the Apprenticeship and allow you to further develop your knowledge and skills. This course aims to expand your knowledge of basic Horticultural skills. After starting your course with your core units, you will have the opportunity to specialise in the pathway relevant to your workplace – which can be as diverse as a garden centre, sports club, golf club, vineyard or landscaping company.
THE FRAMEWORK INCLUDES:
- Occupational Qualification - Diploma in Work-Based Horticulture level 2
- Functional Skills in English and Maths level 1
- Employment rights and responsibilities
- Personal learning and thinking skills
PATHWAYS:
- Horticulture
- Production horticulture (vineyard)
- Landscaping
- Sports turf – greenkeeper
- Sports turf – groundsman
- Parks, gardens and green spaces
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Suitability - Who should attend?
Students should have ideally have achieved GCSE grades A-E or equivalent. If you have an equivalent qualification, we will also take this into consideration, along with any industry experience you may have. You will also attend college for a minimum number of set hours each week
Outcome / Qualification etc.
Young Apprenticeship/Apprenticeship at Level 2