With a range of exciting career opporunities from Garden Design to Sports Turf Management to Plant Science and everything in between, now is the perfect time to get into the Horticultural industry.
Students at our Brooksby Campus get hands-on training in every aspect of Horticulture, making use of our brilliant facilities such as our state-of-the-art automated glasshouses and acres upon acres of outdoor garden space. Learn the theory in practice here at Brooksby combining classroom learning with real-life experience.
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What will I learn?
You will complete six key units, covering essential industry skills, from plant care to working safely and professionally. These hands-on lessons will give you the confidence and experience to kick-start your career or progress to further training. If you enjoy working outdoors, have a passion for plants, or want a career where you can see the results of your hard work - this course is a great place to start! The areas you will cover include: - Health and safety - An introduction to plant and soil science - A horticulture work placement - Establishing and maintaining plants and seeds - Land-based machine operations - Estate maintenance - Maintaining soft landscapes - Maintenance of sports turf - Nursery stock production - Propagation techniques
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Where could this course lead to?
Our Horticulture students have gone on to secure jobs as landscapers, nursery and garden centre managers, gardeners, grounds-keepers, estates managers and even plant breeders. Pathways include hard and soft landscaping, garden design, production and retail, and sports turf. Upon successful completion of this Level 2 course, students may progress onto a Level 3 land-based course at Brooksby. Alternatively, students may wish to continue onto an apprenticeship or into employment within the industry.
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What qualifications or experience do I need?
4 GCSEs at Grade D/3 or above including English OR a Level 1 Land-Based qualification and GCSE English (or equivalent) at Grade 3 or above. If you miss the English and/or Maths requirements of your course, don't worry - there are options to study these alongside your course.
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Accommodation
If you'd like to study with us but are struggling with the distance, our on-site accommodation at our Brooksby Campus could be the perfect solution To find out more about our accommodation, check out our accommodation webpage or get in touch!