Introduction to Horticulture

City & Guilds Level 1 Award and Certificate in Practical Horticulture

Duration

5 - 6 Weeks | 1 Day per Week

Attendance
10:00 - 15:00
Location
Stanmer Campus

Course Overview

Designed for total beginners, this part-time course is ideal if you’re exploring a new career path or simply want to feel more confident in your own garden. It’s also a great introduction if you’re thinking about progressing to further qualifications in horticulture.   

Delivered at One Garden Brighton, this course leads to the nationally recognised City & Guilds Level 1 Award in Practical Horticulture Skills. 

Modules

Generally, this course will cover: 

  • Sowing seeds 
  • Planting hanging baskets or containers 
  • Maintaining and caring for a planted area
  • Preparation of soil 
  • Repotting and planting new plants
  • Plant identification
  • Planting bulbs

Please note: topics covered on this course are largely weather and/or time of year dependent. 

Entry Requirements

PPE Required

  • Steel toe cap boots
  • Gardening gloves
  • A good waterproof coat

What is it like to be a student on this course?

Future Opportunities & Career Progression

After completing the Award, you can progress to the Level 1 Certificate in Practical Horticulture in the spring, and, if you wish to build on your skills and knowledge further, continue to the Level 2 Diploma Know Your Garden. 

Course Fees

Students aged 24+ who are studying a second Level 3 course or aged 24+ who are studying their first Level 3 course will have to pay tuition fees, depending on the course.

Students on low income who can prove they earn less than £25,750 (from 1st August 2025); are unemployed; or receive state benefits could be entitled to a tuition fee waiver.

Find out more on our course fees and funding page

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