Course Aim
This course is practically based and is an ideal entry point for newcomers to horticulture who want to study part-time. It prepares students to enter employment in the horticultural sector or to progress to further education vocational qualifications.
Students are able to develop a knowledge and understanding of opportunities which exist within the horticultural industry.
Course content
Turf establishment and maintenance, amenity and decorative horticulture, and industry experience.
Career destinations
Many students use this course as a route back to education and learning and as a stepping stone to progress onto another programme at a higher level.
Past students have secured employment as landscapers, garden centre assistants or running their own business.
Student View: Adam Morgan
“I’ve had a few different jobs and want to develop a landscaping business of my own. I wanted a part-time course that covers the basics, for someone like me who is starting out in business. This course is great, with the practicals that we have, it’s not all in the classroom. So I attend one day a week and practice what I’ve learnt here on jobs that I do during the rest of the week.”
What Next?
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- Contact the Course Manager listed in the fact file located in the individual course information page.
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