City & Guilds Level 1 Diploma Land Based Studies (Horticulture) (FT)

City & Guilds Level 1 Diploma Land Based Studies (Horticulture)

Course Length: One year

Venue:
Croxteth Park

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Brief Description of the Course:

This course provides a basic introduction to the horticulture industry, including arboriculture.

Students support the maintenance of the Victorian Walled Garden, the woodland and the parkland areas within Croxteth Country Park. Areas of study will include border maintenance, amenity turf, propagation, planting and pruning techniques as well as additional modules covering work safety and skills development in the land-based industries. Time will be spent in the classroom and outdoors developing practical skills. Students must have an interest in the subject and have some prior experience of working with in horticulture. A portfolio of written work must be completed as well as a short on-line assessment.

Entry Criteria:

This course covers practical skills and relevant background knowledge. Students need to be interested in the subject area, with some practical knowledge of small animal care desirable.

Academic qualifications are not essential, but a basic level of maths and English is important.

List of Units:

• Assist with Maintaining the Health and Wellbeing of Animals
• Contribute to the Establishment of Plants
• Contribute to the Maintenance of Plants
• Develop Performance in Land-based Industries
• Industrial Experience in Land-based Industries
• Introduction to Wildlife and Conservation
• Safe and Effective Working Practices in Land-based Industries

Possible Careers / Jobs:

Employment in grounds maintenance, local authorities, private gardens, garden centres etc.

Progression:

Students who successfully complete the course could possibly progress onto Level 2 Diploma in horticulture or arboriculture or into employment / apprenticeship.

Special Requirements Equipment and/or Clothing: Wellington boots or other sturdy work boots.

To apply for this course please select the coloured tab, relating to the centre you wish to study at, on the right hand side of this screen. You can save your progress if you prefer to do it in stages but you must complete all sections of the form.

Special Education Needs and Disability Prospective students who have a disability that may affect their studies should inform the College as soon as possible. Reasonable adjustments will be made to accommodate student needs and to provide appropriate support to enable successful completion of the course of study. Where necessary students will be asked for evidence to help identify appropriate adjustments.

Please note that the information provided in this fact sheet was accurate at the date of publication. However, courses are continually being modified and information is therefore subject to change.