Gardener Fast Track

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Gardener Fast Track

Southern Staffordshire College
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Who is this course for?

Keen gardening enthusiasts who wish to improve existing skills or learn some new skills to apply to their own garden. As a fast track to further study in the subject at Level 2 or Level 3 part time or full time at Rodbaston

What will I do on the course?

Modules 1 and 2: Preparing soil for sowing and planting Soil Testing Modules 3 and 4: Assist with proagation of plants from seeds and assist with vegetative propagation of plants. Modules 5 and 6: Assist with planting and establishing plants. Identification of a range of common plant, weeds, pests and diseases. Assist with the propagation of plants from seed Assist with the vegetative propagation of plants Modules 5 …

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Didn't find what you were looking for? See also: Horticulture, Garden Design, Machinery, Rural Development, and Land Based Studies.

Who is this course for?

Keen gardening enthusiasts who wish to improve existing skills or learn some new skills to apply to their own garden. As a fast track to further study in the subject at Level 2 or Level 3 part time or full time at Rodbaston

What will I do on the course?

Modules 1 and 2: Preparing soil for sowing and planting Soil Testing Modules 3 and 4: Assist with proagation of plants from seeds and assist with vegetative propagation of plants. Modules 5 and 6: Assist with planting and establishing plants. Identification of a range of common plant, weeds, pests and diseases. Assist with the propagation of plants from seed Assist with the vegetative propagation of plants Modules 5 and 6: Assist with planting and establishing plants Identification of a range of common garden plants, weeds pests and diseases

What qualifications do I need?

There are no formal entry requirements just an enthusiasm for the subject

When does the course start?

Monday 07 April 2014

Where is it held?

At our Rodbaston Campus on the Horticulture unit

How long does the course last?

12 weeks 13:00- 17:00

What does it cost?

£480

What could I do after completing the course?

Continue to study at South Staffordshire college on our RHS Level 2 programme (Part time) or BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Horticulture (Full time)

How will I be assessed?

Assessment is by means of a range of practical activities timetabled and assessed at intervals during the course. There are no exams

What equipment will I need?

All practical tools and materials are provided for you by the college. You should however provide yourself with steel toe capped boots or sturdy boots/wellingtons and an outdoor coat and clothing suitable for practical work. Also a good pair of secateurs would be ideal.

Are there any additional costs?

None
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