First Diploma in Horticulture

First Diploma in Horticulture

Introduction
This course is a great starting point for anyone who is interested in gardening or its many offshoot industries. You will spend your time outside in our grounds and in the classroom, enjoying a balance between practical and theory sessions. You'll also make a lot of friends with the same interests. During the course we will train you in the practical skills as if you were in the industry. You will also complete a three week block of work experience, to put your skills into practice.

About the course
You will spend most of your time working on the group's project areas on campus, developing the practical skills and knowledge which you will need when you get a job. You will be assessed throughout your course, and both your practical and written work will be graded Pass, Merit or Distinction.

The course includes

• Industry experience
  
• Horticulture industry and organisations
  
• Amenity and decorative horticulture
  
• Turf maintenance and establishment
  
• Landscape construction
  
• Horticulture machinery
  
• Functional skills in Maths, English or ICT
  

Length of the course

• 1 year
  

What qualifications will I gain?

• First Diploma in Horticulture
  
• Functional skills in Maths, English or ICT
  

Course options after this programme

• Apprenticeship
  
• National Certificate in Horticulture
  
• National Diploma in Horticulture
  

Career options

• Assistant nursery worker
  
• Assistant gardener
  
• Assistant greenkeeper/groundsperson
  
• Apprenticeships/Advanced Apprenticeships