Level 2 Diploma in Horticulture

An ideal entry point into the horticulture industry! A blend of practical experience and theory to build on your natural enthusiasm, giving the option of further study or entry into employment. In addition to a wide range of horticultural skills you will also undertake basic estate management and arboricultural skills to develop your all-round abilities.

Course Content

• Industry experience
• Industry and organisations
• Amenity and decorative horticulture
• Basic landscape construction
• Estate skills
• Horticultural machinery

One year at college, work experience one or two days each week in a garden centre, nursery, landscape department, golf course or glasshouse unit. During the course students are asked to complete projects relating to their placements.

College Days - Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays (TBC)

Entry Requirements

Students need to be over 16 and have a minimum of GCSE English and Maths at Grade D. Interest and enthusiasm in the subject and the ability to cope with written assignment work.

Next Step?/Employment

Entry onto Level 3 qualification or an Apprenticeship.

Start Date

September 2012

Cost

Full Time Further EducationYour learning is FREE if you are a UK or EU student, aged under 19 years on 31st August in the academic year you start your course.

Aged over 19?The cost of a full-time course for the academic year 2012/13 (starting September 2012) will be £1,250 per year.