City & Guilds National Certificate in Horticulture
Vocational qualification
In Nantwich
Description
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Type
Vocational qualification
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Location
Nantwich
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Duration
1 Year
If you are thinking of a career change and you are looking to work in the modern horticultural industry, this course is ideal. You will gain the background knowledge and wide range of practical skills you need to take you forwards into an interesting and rewarding career with prospects.
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About this course
A combination of GCSEs at grades C/D/E and/or relevant work experience or A First Diploma in Horticulture Career changers welcome
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Course programme
Introduction
If you are thinking of a career change and you are looking to work in the modern horticultural industry, this course is ideal. You will gain the background knowledge and wide range of practical skills you need to take you forwards into an interesting and rewarding career with prospects.
About the course
This course covers a wide range of horticultural topics, with about half of study time spent carrying out practical activities.
Suitable for students wishing to gain a good grounding in all aspects of horticulture and its associated industries, this course has proved particularly popular with students embarking upon a career change.
You get the chance to gain additional qualifications and training including spraying certificates and National Proficiency Test Council certificates, at no extra cost.
The course includes
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Arboriculture
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Horticultural engineering
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Decorative horticulture
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Weeds, pests and diseases
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Turf culture
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Fruit and vegetable production
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Plant and soil science
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Plant identification
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Hard landscaping
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Health and safety
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Hardy plant production
Length of the course
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1 year
What qualifications will I gain?
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City & Guilds National Certificate in Horticulture
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PA1, PA6 Spraying Certificate
Course options after this programme
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National Diploma in Horticulture (landscape and sports turf options)
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NVQ Level in 2 Amenity Horticulture
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RHS Advanced Certificate (Part-Time)
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Apprenticeships
Career options
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Gardener
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Greenkeeper/Groundsperson
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Nursery worker
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Landscaper
City & Guilds National Certificate in Horticulture