Horticulture

City & Guilds Level 1 Diploma

This is a practical based qualification that is specifically aimed at providing a solid foundation for the many aspects of horticulture.

COURSE CONTENT:

Safe and effective working practices in land-based industries
Team work and working alone in land-based industries
Identify plants
Propagation of plants
Establishment of Plants
Maintenance of Plants
Establishment and maintenance of Turf
Literacy and Numeracy development

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Entry Requirements:	Either: You'll need to have achieved 1 or more GCSes grades 2-1 (previous grade structure E-G) or another related Entry Level 3 qualification Completion of the Rural Pathways programme and a strong interest in horticulture Successful completion of a Level 1 course in another area Mature students will be assessed for suitability on an individual basis at interview.
Dates & Location:	1 year full-time, 3 days per week plus 1 day work experience
Duration:	September 2021

Entry Requirements:

Either:

You'll need to have achieved 1 or more GCSes grades 2-1 (previous grade structure E-G) or another related Entry Level 3 qualification
Completion of the Rural Pathways programme and a strong interest in horticulture
Successful completion of a Level 1 course in another area

Mature students will be assessed for suitability on an individual basis at interview.

Dates & Location:

1 year full-time,

3 days per week plus 1 day work experience

Duration:

September 2021