LEVEL 1 AWARD, CERTIFICATE OR DIPLOMA IN WORK BASED 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.
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 those with no previous experience. You will benefit from a blend of theory and practical training underpined at all times with the essentials of safe working practices. By the end of the course you will possess a broad range of skills suitable for a career in the horticulture industry. Training will take place in the workplace at a suitable time arranged with your assessor.
Entry Requirements Students must be employed or in a 1 year work placement within the industry.
Location
Workplace
Course Duration
1 year flexible delivery with some college attendance.
Course Content Plus optional units relevant to the industry within which the candidate works, e.g. priniciples of transporting supplies of physical resources within the work area, assist with transporting supplies of physical resources within the work area, principles of maintaining structures and surfaces, assist with the maintenance of structures and surfaces.
Assessment Method
Portfolio of evidence and practical assessment.
Progression Routes
Successful students can progress their career with their employer.
Specialist Equipment Needed
Protective clothing and footwear.