C&G Level 2 Diploma in Horticulture

East Durham College

A Level

In Durham

£ 2,342 VAT inc.

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Description

  • Type

    A Level

  • Location

    Durham

  • Duration

    1 Year

Job opportunities after this course: Following successful completion of this course you may gain employment in the land-based sector as an assistant gardener. Progression to an apprenticeship in the horticultural industry may also be an option to enable you to gain more experience working hands-on.

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Location

Start date

Durham
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East Durham College, DH1 3SG

Start date

On request

About this course

Entry requirements: 3 x GCSE's grade 3 or above including Maths, English & Science.

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Subjects

  • Horticulture

Course programme


Overview of the course:

You will cover a mixture of theory and practical topics and get hands-on experience working on the Houghall estate and plant centre. Throughout the extensive grounds you will be able to work on all aspects of horticulture from turf maintenance to plant propagation ensuring you gain essential employability skills.


Topics:

Topics covered in the course include: work experience and safe working practices, principles of plant science, principles of soil science, setting out and establishing and maintaining plants.

Additional information

Further study options after this course:
Progression options following successful completion of this course may enable you to progress onto the level 3 diploma in horticulture, Level 2 Diploma in forestry and arboriculture, Level 2 Work Based Diploma in Environmental Conservation or an apprenticeship in horticulture.

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C&G Level 2 Diploma in Horticulture

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