Employability Skills (Horticulture Focus)

Our Level 2 Certificate in Employability Skills focuses on a Horticulture pathway, giving you the best opportunity to gain vital experience to leave us work place ready. 

This programme will provide you with the core practical skills and knowledge that you will need to apply for jobs, write a CV, manage your time well and understand how to work as a team.

You will be studying on our Plumpton site for 3 days a week, and will also be expected to take part in a work experience placement in the Horticulture industry. 

Course content:

UNITS:                                                                                                                 

Unit 501 Career planning and making applications                                                   

Unit 502 Effective skills, qualities and attitudes for learning and work                 

Unit 504 Communicating with others in the workplace                                           

Unit 507 Improving practical skills and techniques                                                   

Unit 516 Using tools and equipment                                                                             

Unit 522 Team working Skills                                                                                           

Unit 446 Using materials and equipment for a practical activity                           

Unit 419 Enterprise activity - Producing a product     

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