Horticulture – Landscape Construction
About
This is a very practical course aimed at those who want an introduction into landscaping skills and horticulture with the opportunity to progress onto a Level 3 qualification, on successful completion.
Start
This course starts in September
Duration
1 year
Level
Level 2 Diploma
Location
Pencoed Campus
Overview & Modules
This qualification allows you to develop underpinning knowledge whilst practising skills which could be used within employment in the horticulture and landscaping industry.
Modules will include:
- Garden Fences
- Garden Walls
- Foundations and Surfaces
- Turf
- Work Experience
- Establishing Plants Outdoors
- Soil Science
- Setting Out Plants
You will also develop a number of skills including numeracy, literacy and digital skills throughout the course.
How will I be assessed?
The course will include practical and written assessments.
Entry requirements
- 3 GCSEs at grade D or above (equivalent qualifications are accepted including a Pass at Level 1)
- Mature learners will be assessed for suitability at interview
Continue your studies
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.
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