This is an introductory level course for beginners and requires no formal qualifications to apply.
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Ever thought about designing a garden, if so, this course would be a good starting point. You will learn about the process of designing a garden. Starting with the garden survey, you will learn about the different stages of garden design. You will also explore the required design principles to help you transform the garden space. Using your new skills and knowledge, you will have an introduction to producing garden plans.
This is an introductory level course for beginners and requires no formal qualifications to apply.
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Practical Horticulture Level 1
Practical Horticulture Level 2
We have 2 different start dates for this course:
No formal qualifications just an interest in gardens or gardening.
This course is fully funded for eligible students
If you are not eligible, the cost of the course is £108. There is no option to pay to stay residentially if you do not meet the criteria for residential funding. The vast majority of students are eligible to study and stay residentially for free and we will confirm as part of the application process.
These courses will build key transferable skills- communication, team work, organisation all beneficial in the workplace and further study.
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Staying residential was the perfect way for me to learn. As well as the course subject, which everyone is involved in, learning extends beyond the class room.
Being residential added to this experience, as one really felt part of a learning community.
Awesome tutors and a very friendly place. I wish I was still there.
I was made to feel that I did matter and that I was worthy. I was encouraged and supported when I thought I couldn't do it. Despite all the failures I had previously had at other places, I did it at Northern College because I was supported by people who believed in me.
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