Level 2 Apprenticeship/Work-based Diploma in Horticulture Parks, Gardens, Green Spaces

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Horticulture > Level 2 Apprenticeship/Work-based Diploma in Horticulture (Parks, Gardens Green Spaces)

Course Duration

Part-time: 2 years (approx)

Part-time: 2 years (approx)Part-time: 2 years (approx)

Course Location

Greenmount Campus

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Level 2 Apprenticeship/Work-based Diploma in Horticulture (Parks, Gardens Green Spaces)

This City & Guilds Level 2 Diploma in Work-based Horticulture course provides valuable in-service training for those already employed or self-employed in the amenity horticulture sector. The course can be completed through the Apprenticeships NI Framework giving applicants the flexibility to combine work and education. The course is designed for those working in parks maintenance or delivering professional landscape maintenance services, to develop their knowledge, understanding and competence levels. Students attend college one day per week over two years.

Course content

If following the qualification as an Apprentice, further information on the Apprenticeships NI Framework can be accessed through this link.

Main areas of study are:

Clearing horticultural and landscaping sites
Control of pests, diseases and disorders
Effective working relationships
Health and safety
Maintenance of amenity turf
Personal development
Plant identification
Pruning
Site preparation, seeding and planting
Use of tools and equipment

Candidates must develop their skills in the workplace, gather supportive evidence for assessment of practical skills and complete a personal online portfolio.

Course Progression

This course may provide students with an opportunity to progress on to the Level 3 Diploma in Work-based Horticulture Landscape Management course.

The Level 2 qualification produces skilled operatives who can quickly become team leaders within the grounds care and amenity horticulture sectors. This qualification may allow students to obtain better rates of pay, permanent positions or alternative job roles within the industry.

Course Entry Requirements

Applicants must be employed or self-employed in a relevant job within the sports turf sector for at least 21 hours per week and should normally have two GCSE Grade Cs or three Grade Ds or above including English Language and Mathematics.

Students who have not attained GCSE English Language, Mathematics or ICT at Grade C or above will have to complete Essential Skills in Application of Number, Communication, and Information and Communication Technology as part of their Apprenticeship programme of study.

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Greenmount Campus

Greenmount Campus is the centre of all things green – that’s agricultural, horticultural and environmental providing an idyllic rural setting for your land-based studies.