LEVEL 1 DIPLOMA IN LAND-BASED STUDIES (HORTICULTURE)
Resources
- Extensive glasshouse facilities
- Field nursery stock production
- Computer controlled environmental and irrigation systems
- Fruit and container production units
- Plant propagation centre
- Fully equipped landscape training centre
- Demonstration garden for leading national retailers
- Fully labelled plant collectiopn throughout the College grounds
- 10 acres of landscaped gardens and two National Collections within Broadview Gardens
- Fully commercial garden centre
Typical Employers
Local authorities, nurseries, garden centres, publicly and privately owned gardens, commercial landscaping companies.
Industry Links
Students benefit from a wide range of links with commercial nurseries, research institutes, organic producers, public and privately owned gardens as well as exposure to the retail world through our onsite garden centre. The College is also a member of the Royal Horticultural Society; NCCPG and the Hardy Plant Society.
This highly practical course is an ideal starting point for those students who have little or no formal qualifications and want to make a career in horticulture. You will be introduced to plants, shown the correct way of caring for them and learn how to identify a number of different plants. As part of the course you will be expected to grow plants from seed, take cuttings and look after them whilst they develop.
Entry Requirements Applicants should demonstrate a commitment to the curriculum area and have 2 GCSEs at D - E or have evidence of having studied at Entry L3.
Additional Experience
Life experiences and subject interest will be taken into account when considering applications.
Location
Canterbury, Hadlow
Course Duration
1 year, 3 days per week.
Course Content
Assessment Method
Short multiple-choice examinations, will be marked by an external examiner.
Progression Routes
Successful students can further enhance their skills by enrolling onto the Level 2 Diploma in Horticulture or, should they wish to, progress straight into the horticulture industry.
Specialist Equipment Needed
Steel toe-capped boots and waterproof clothing.