Landscape Construction

This is a very practical course aimed at those who want an introduction to landscape and garden construction. On successful completion there are options to progress to further courses in construction or horticulture.

This qualification enables you to develop practical skills and knowledge which could be used within employment in the landscaping and horticulture industry.

Modules may include:

• Hard surfaces and paving
• Boundary construction and fencing
• Garden walls and pillars
• Laying, maintaining and repairing lawns
• Hedging maintenance
• Dealing with customers

You will also develop a number of skills including numeracy, literacy and digital skills throughout the course.

The course will include practical and written assessments.

• 3 GCSEs at grade D or above (equivalent qualifications are accepted including a Pass at Level 1)
• Applications welcome from mature students

On successful completion of the course, there is the potential to progress onto a Level 3 programme of study or into employment.

Employment prospects include working within the horticulture and landscape industry or progressing to further learning and/or training including apprenticeships.

Enrolment fee: £40

Course-related fees, eg materials/equipment: £50*

*This cost is approximate and is subject to change. Some costs may be payable to the College and some may be payable to external suppliers. Further details can be obtained by contacting hello@bridgend.ac.uk. There may be support available towards these costs; please visit our website for more information.

Please note: Access to an appropriate digital device for learning is required for this course. You may be eligible for support with this; please visit our website for more information.