City & Guilds level 1 Award
COURSE OUTLINE
This short course is designed to introduce you to the world of horticulture either with a view to taking up a career in the horticulture industry or furthering your knowledge in the garden.
During your five weeks you will be introduced to some of the commonly required skills in horticulture such as seed sowing and ground preparations. You will gain an insight into other areas that you may wish to learn more about and progress onto further qualifications in the field.
Course code: HOP036 (Stanmer Park)
| Entry Requirements: | No entry requirements but you must have an interest in the subject. Steel toe capped boots are required for this course. |
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| Dates & Location: | Dates: 18th September - 16th October 6th November - 4th December 15th January - 12th February 5th March - 2nd April 30th April - 28th May 11th June - 16th July Time: 10.00- 15.00 Campus: Stanmer |
| Duration: | 1 day a week for 5 weeks |
| Costs: | £235 Fee remissions available subject to availability. |
Facilities
Our horticulture facilities at Plumpton are pretty impressive. In fact you’ll get to experience one of the finest natural locations in the country, perfect for developing your creativity. Whether indoors or outdoors, you’ll be able to build your skills in an excellent environment.
- Discover our extensively planted areas on-site at Plumpton
As you build your knowledge, you’ll be able to gain a wide experience of being able to identify and maintain different plants.
- Experience our endangered plant collections at first hand
You’ll be able to experience our Black Poplars and National collection of Hebes, in addition to our endangered plant network connection with Kew Gardens.
- Grow plants all year round here
We’ve got an excellent large area under glass where you’ll be able to grow plants without the risk of the weather, up to a commercial level.
- Build even more skills at Plumpton
You’ll be able to develop your brickwork skills and paving at our large landscaping centre.
Ready to take the next step?
Apply for this course online now to begin you journey towards a qualification in Practical Horticulture Skills (Flourish).
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