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:                                                                                                           

•  Assess soil texture and condition                       
• Care for a planted area                                       
• Plant a container for seasonal display               
• Prune deciduous spring-flowering shrubs         
• Maintain indoor plants                                       
• Plant out plants in rows                                     
• Harvesting Plants                                             
• Maintain indoor crops                                       
• Propagate plants indoors from seed                 
• Sow seeds outdoors by hand                             
• Propagate plants by stem cuttings                     
• Leaf and leaf petiole cuttings                             

     

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