Garden Design Level 3

Course

Distance

£ 250 VAT inc.

Description

  • Type

    Course

  • Methodology

    Distance Learning

  • Class hours

    80h

  • Duration

    1 Year

  • Start date

    Different dates available

  • Delivery of study materials

    Yes

  • Support service

    Yes

  • Personal tutor

    Yes

Accredited Course

Garden design is a fun hobby that can be turned into an easy business. This course teaches individuals how to go about designing their own gardens. Participants of this garden design course will learn how to plan, create, and maintain their own garden. Develop an understanding of how to create a unique garden relating to your interests. Practice designing gardens using the latest gardening tools and equipment. Study other garden designs and how the designer was able to create their garden in order to better execute the creation of your own garden. Learn how to efficiently water and maintain your garden. Gain an understanding of the adjustments that must be made if you have children, pets, or both. After this course, participants will be able to design and create their own garden, and will have the skill to create their own garden design job.

Important information

Documents

  • 123 Garden Design.pdf

Facilities

Location

Start date

Distance Learning

Start date

Different dates availableEnrolment now open

About this course

No prior qualification is required and is suited to people of all ages seeking to gain a more formal understanding of the principles of designing and maintaining gardens both large and small.

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Subjects

  • Design
  • Gardening
  • Garden Design
  • Starting to Design
  • Soils & Sites
  • Garden Planning
  • Upkeep
  • Maintenance
  • Tricks of the Trade
  • Materials

Teachers and trainers (1)

Nicola Kirkham Kirkham

Nicola Kirkham Kirkham

Development Manager

Course programme

GARDEN DESIGN COURSE CONTENT:

Unit One – Garden Design & You

Unit Two – What Good Design Achieves

Unit Three – Starting to Design

Unit Four – The Importance of Soils & Sites

Unit Five – Starting Real Design Work

Unit Six – Planning

Unit Seven – Designing for Interest

Unit Eight – Water in the Garden

Unit Nine – Children & Pets

Unit Ten – Gardening for Users with Disabilities, the Elderly and Garden Safety

Unit Eleven – Upkeep & Maintenance

Unit Twelve – Structures in the Garden

Unit Thirteen – Marketing Your Garden Design Business

Unit Fourteen – Tricks of the Trade

Assessment

Students complete three written assignments, which are submitted and marked by your tutor. There is no external examination required.

Study Method

The course is designed for study by distance learning at work or at home. Students receive course manual, assignments and studyguide plus tutor support by mail and email. You can start at any time and plan your studies over a period of up to one year from the time of registration.

Garden Design Level 3

£ 250 VAT inc.