Outdoor Learning

Horticulture

Level 1

What is Level 1?

This is equivalent to GCSE Grades 3-1 / D-G or O Level grades D-G

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Together with the National Trust and the College you will develop your interest in gardening and horticulture.

Level 1

This is equivalent to GCSE Grades 3-1 / D-G or O Level grades D-G

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Course description

Combine your interest in gardening with learning new skills for work and life. During the course you will:

Develop your horticulture skills and knowledge in the beautiful grounds of Wentworth Castle
Develop your confidence working in a team
Learn employability skills which will aid you in this vocational area
Achieve a nationally recognised qualification which could lead you to work in a fulfilling vocation
Experience a rare opportunity to learn from highly qualified horticulturalists

On completion of this course you will achieve:

City & Guilds Level 1 Award in Practical Horticulture

NCFE Level 1 Award in Employability

What can this course lead to?

This course will allow you to learn, develop and practise the skills required for progression to higher level horticulture qualifications, and to work in the horticulture sector.

Course session dates

What are the entry requirements?

No formal qualifications are required. A reasonable level of mobility is required for this course, and a willingness to learn.

When does this start and end?

We have 2 different start dates for this course:

17 April 2024 - 2 May 2024
4 March 2024 - 19 March 2024

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These courses will build key transferable skills- communication, team work, organisation all beneficial in the workplace and further study.

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