Start Date
- September 2025, Full Time, Day
Summary
If you're looking to start a career within the horticultural sector, this technical certificate will provide you with a solid foundation of knowledge and skills. You will explore health and safety in land-based industries, plant identification, plant maintenance and business skills.
Why Our College?
Rewarding career opportunities
with Wildlife Trusts, National Parks, councils, land agents and private estates.
Experienced teaching
Our lecturers have strong professional experience across the horticulture industry.
Outstanding facilities
Our 245-hectare site with walled gardens, polytunnels and landscape construction provides an ideal learning environment.
Entry Requirements
Achieve 4 GCSE's at grade 3 or above, including English Language and maths.
Assessment
Assessment will be through synoptic, a mix of practical and written assessments, along with 2 externally set exams.
Progression
Upon successful completion at Merit, you could progress to Level 3 Diploma in Horticulture. Alternatively you may wish to gain employment or an apprenticeship.
Career Progression
Nursery worker, Gardener, Assistant Groundskeeper, Landscaper
Fees
If you are a UK or home fee status student and aged 16-18 on the 31st August before the start of your course, tuition fees are free. If you are aged 19 and over please contact the Advice Shop
