Level 2 Diploma in Horticulture

This is a practical programme designed to help you develop gardening skills and give you the basic experience for a wide range of careers in landscaping, garden maintenance or garden centres.

It is essential that your Initial Assessment results show that you are working at Level 1. You will also need to have achieved 4 GCSEs at grades A–D, including English, Maths and Science or equivalent.

• Maintenance of plants
• Constructing landscape features and surfaces
• Crop production outdoors
• Turf maintenance
• Work experience including 2 weeks in industry
• Soil science
• Practical horticulture skills
• Create a garden plot, judged at the College Country Fair

Functional Skills

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

Completion of this programme may enable progress to an Apprenticeship, the Level 3 Extended Diploma in Horticulture or other programmes in gardening. Successful completion will also open up employment opportunities in organisations such as local authorities, landscaping and garden maintenance businesses, garden centres, private gardens or self-employment.

How To Apply