Practical Horticulture

Get support with a new career in horticulture with our Level 2 diploma

Our Level 2 Diploma in Practical Horticulture has been designed to provide you with the prerequisite knowledge and skills to be work ready for employment or progression to our Level 3 Technical Extended Diploma in Horticulture.

Whether you have a passion for propagation, designing garden spaces or looking to build your understanding of plant/soil science, this course will give you the opportunity to learn through practical experience and assignment based work.

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

Course content:                                                                                                           

• 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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