National Diploma Horticulture/Sports Turf option (Certificate and Award option)

Vocational qualification

In Nantwich

Price on request

Description

  • Type

    Vocational qualification

  • Location

    Nantwich

  • Duration

    2 Years

This two year course leads to opportunities to work as a greenkeeper or groundsperson in the UK or abroad. The National Diploma in Horticulture with Sports Turf provides you with access to higher education industry.

Facilities

Location

Start date

Nantwich (Cheshire)
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Reaseheath, CW5 6DF

Start date

On request

About this course

At least 4 GCSEs at grade C or above or A First Diploma in Horticulture (Merit grade or above) Career changers welcome

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Course programme

National Diploma Horticulture/Sports Turf option (Certificate and Award option)

Introduction
This two year course leads to opportunities to work as a greenkeeper or groundsperson in the UK or abroad. The National Diploma in Horticulture with Sports Turf provides you with access to higher education industry.

About the course
The course lasts for two years and covers both the theoretical and practical aspects of turf management. During your first year you will study both landscape and sports turf modules, followed by a second year when you will specialise in turf botany, sports turf construction, golf course management and business management. During the course you will also have the opportunity to gain a work placement to enhance your practical skills and knowledge.

The course includes
  • Indentifying and learning about grasses
  • Looking after sports grounds and golf courses
  • Constructing sports turf areas
  • Using machinery
  • Improving your horticultural skills
  • Additional qualifications - Certificate in pesticide application PA1 and PA6 or PA2
  • Functional skills in Maths, English or ICT


Length of the course
  • 2 years for National Diploma or National Certificate
  • 1 year for National Award

What qualifications will I gain?
  • National Diploma in Horticulture (Sports Turf option)
  • 18 units - National Diploma
  • 12 units - National Certificate
  • 6 units - National Award
  • Functional skills in Maths, English or ICT

Course options after this programme
  • Foundation Degree or Degree in a related subject
  • NVQ Level 4 Amenity Horticulture

Career options
  • Green keeper
  • Grounds person
  • Sales manager
  • Soil analyst
  • Instructor


National Diploma Horticulture/Sports Turf option (Certificate and Award option)

Price on request