- Duration
17 weeks
- Attendance
- 1 day a week
- Location
- Stanmer Campus
Course Overview
Are you passionate about plants and design? Our Level 2 Garden Design Course is the perfect stepping stone to launch your career in horticulture or to enhance your personal gardening skills.
Whether you're looking to break into the industry or simply want to create beautiful, functional spaces in your own garden, this course offers the essential knowledge and practical skills you need.
- The Garden Design Process – Understand the key principles and stages of creating a garden, from concept to completion.
- Graphics and Scale Drawing – Learn how to create accurate garden plans and scaled designs to bring your ideas to life.
- Planning Garden Design Projects – Gain insight into project management and how to plan a garden design that meets your goals and budget.
- Plant Knowledge – Develop a solid understanding of different plant species, their characteristics, and how to incorporate them into your designs.
- Plant Selection and Care – Learn how to select the right plants for various garden types and ensure their long-term health and vitality.
- Plant and Soil Science – Explore the science behind plants and soil, including soil types, nutrition, and how to create a thriving garden environment.
This is a portfolio-based course, where you'll gather evidence of your learning through practical assignments and projects. This approach ensures you gain real-world experience while building a professional portfolio that you can showcase to future employers or clients.
By the end of the course, you'll have the skills to start a career in horticulture and garden design or take your passion for gardening to the next level. Whether you dream of designing gardens for clients or creating your own green spaces, this Level 2 programme will give you the foundation you need to succeed.
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements but some previous knowledge of either gardening or art based subjects would be an advantage.
- You will need to purchase a scale ruler, pens, pencils and a compass.
- Steel toed capped boats would be useful for practical work
Course Cost
£1,030 for the full course.
Studying a Level 1 or Level 2 Part-Time Course?
Tuition could be FREE
If you are unemployed and in receipt of state benefits, or if you are working and your income is under £25,000 (from September 2024), you may be entitled to financial support towards your tuition fees. You may need to pay a materials fee if applicable to your course. Find out more: Course Fees and Funding
Studying a Level 3 Part-Time Course?
You may be eligible for an Advanced Learner Loan depending on specific criteria and the course. Find out more: Course Fees and Funding
Applicable to Level 1, 2 and 3 Part-Time Courses
To secure your place on one of these courses, a non-refundable deposit of £50 will be required upon application. This deposit will secure your place on the course and includes a facilities fee to help cover the cost of running the programme.
Course Dates
- Start Date
- 13 February 2025
- End Date
- 3 July 2025
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