Course overview
This course provides you with a comprehensive range of specialist technical practical skills and knowledge to advance your career in the horticulture industry, whether in a team leadership role, running your own business or furthering your horticultural education and training to higher levels.This course includes 150 hours of vocational work experience and is assessed through both written and practical projects, and by examination.You will learn
The maintenance of turf in parks and gardensLand-based industry machinery operationThe maintenance of ornamental plantsThe principles of plant health and protectionIdentification, selection and planting of plantsPlant and soil scienceThe principles of garden designCustomer care and retail merchandisingHow to conduct protected and outdoor production or hard landscapingEntry requirementsYou will need at least one of the following:An overall Merit in Technical Horticulture and Professional Landscaping (Level 2)At least five GCSEs at grades 4 and above (C and above) including English, Maths and a Science related subjectCandidates aged 19+ who do not have the above qualifications may apply if they have other comparable qualifications or experience
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