Advanced Apprenticeship in Amenity or Production Horticulture

Course Level: Level 3 Course Duration: Up to 2 years Days at College Day release Course Description

This programme will develop your practical skills in the workplace and you will be involved in information gathering and decision making to prepare you for a supervisory role in your future career.

Entry Requirements

You will need to have achieved the following:

• Initial Assessment results should show that you are working at Level 2
• Relevant work experience and knowledge of your chosen industry
• A suitable work placement (we can help to find you one)

In addition, it would be helpful if you have the following:

• GCSEs at grades A-C in English and Maths or equivalents
• A good reference

What You Will Study

There are a number of pathways available to complete the advanced work-based diploma. What you do will depend on your personal choice and the experience you will receive in the workplace our training officers will guide you. The subjects may include:

Work-based Diploma Amenity Horticulture

• Collecting data about sites
• Preparing detailed designs for landscaping
• Preparing and maintaining equipment and machines
• Preparing specifications and estimating resources

Work-based Diploma Landscaping

• Laying hard surfaces
• Pools and water features
• Preparing and applying pesticides
• Preparing sites for landscape construction
• Repairing and restoring stone walls

Work-based Intensive Crop Production

• Harvesting intensive crops
• Nutrition and watering
• Pests, diseases and disorders
• Vegetative and seed propagation

Functional Skills

You will also work towards nationally recognised Functional Skills qualifications (English and Maths).

What Next?

Advanced Apprentices may progress to a Foundation Degree programme. Career opportunities may include: landscaper, nursery worker, groundsman, all at supervisory level.