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City & Guilds National Certificate in Horticulture - Landscape Practice
The programme
This is a practical craft level course which provides a good introduction for those wishing to enter horticulture and interested in working within the Horticultural Landscape Sector. It covers a range of practical skills and associated theory to equip students with many of the skills needed to work within horticulture or move on to further study.
What you study
- Hard Landscape Techniques
- Tractor Operations and Maintenance
- Horticultural Science
- Principles of Machinery
- Effective Work Practices
- Identification of Weeds, Pests and Diseases
- Plant establishment and Maintenance
- Identification and Use of Plants
- Surveying and Setting Out
- Establishment and Maintenance of Horticultural Features
Special Features
The horticultural facilities at the College are amongst the best in Britain, with extensive garden, plant collections and sports facilities. Additional qualifications can be gained whilst attending this course. A key element of this course is working with horticultural machinery and learning the techniques associated with hard and soft landscape construction.
People who take this course could go on to..
Work is possible within the Horticultural Landscape sector either for private or commercial landscape companies. The course will enable progression to other areas within the horticultural industry, such as private or public gardens or to self employment.
Entry Requirements
There are no formal entry requirements for this course however learners must show an enthusiasm and commitment to the subject at interview and provide acceptable references. Entrants need to show commitment to complete the academic programme which includes assignments and a multiple choice examination.
Duration
1 year
