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Further Horticulture

The course will provide you with a knowledge base for a range of careers in the horticultural industry as well as flexibility, knowledge, skills and motivation to become a professional.
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Duration

The course lasts 1 year full-time and runs over 3 days per week.
Start date: September

Entry Requirements

5 GCSEs Grade C or above including Maths and English. Introduction to Gardening at merit level. Mature students are accepted on an individual basis depending on experience and qualifications.

Modules

  • Investigative project in the horticultural sector
  • Principles of plant and soil science
  • Land based machinery operations
  • Undertake and review work experience in the land based industries
  • Undertake identification, selection and use of ornamental plants
  • Construct horizontal landscape surfaces
  • Construct and restore walls
  • Establish and manage exterior displays
  • Manage plant propagation activities
  • Understand the principles and practices of landscape and garden design

Career Progression

You’ll have a knowledge base for a wide range of practical careers in both the amenity and commercial horticultural industry, including self employment, or entry to higher level qualification.

Campus

Located at Brooksby Campus

Full Course Title

EDEXCEL BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma in Horticulture

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