Horticulture Apprenticeship

You will be assisted by the College to find a suitable work placement with a local employer. Whilst at work, you will receive comprehensive practical training designed to develop your competence at carrying out relevant real-life horticultural tasks that your employer will value. You will be visited regularly by a qualified Assessor to check on your progression and to ensure that you are building evidence towards your final qualification. All training is delivered in the workplace. Course content could include (depending on option chosen): Working practices Turf establishment and maintenance Identification of weeds, pests and diseases Plant protection Horticultural machinery Health and safety and legislation Identification and use of plants Decorative horticulture Hard Landscaping Production horticulture Garden centre operations Plant establishment and maintenance