AWARD, CERTIFICATE OR DIPLOMA IN WORK-BASED HORTICULTURE (LEVEL 1)
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.
Formerly known as an NVQ, this course examines the propagation and maintenance of plants and the management of grass, paths and structures and is ideal for somebody with no previous experience. You will benefit from a blend of theory and practical training underpinned at all times with the essentials of safe working practices. Training will take place in the workplace at a suitable time arranged with the assessor. Futher information on this course is available in our full-time prospectus.
Entry Requirements Students must be employed or in a 1 year work placement within the industry. You will undertake an intial assessment to determine your starting level.
Location
Workplace
Course Duration
1 year.
Course Content This can include:
Tuition Fee Fees for this course are available on request. For more information please call 0500 551434.