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Horticulture Courses at Bishop Burton College

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Turn your interest in plants, gardens and outdoor spaces into practical skills for your future.
 

At Bishop Burton College, near Beverley in East Yorkshire, you can study horticulture through a full-time college course or an apprenticeship. Explore plant care, landscaping and the science behind healthy growth as you prepare for your next step.

Horticulture at Bishop Burton – Quick Overview

  • Location: Bishop Burton, near Beverley, East Yorkshire
  • Study options: Level 2 Technical Certificate, T Level and apprenticeships
  • Facilities: Victorian walled garden, glasshouses, plant nursery, arboretum and playing fields
  • Subject areas: Plant care, landscaping, garden design, greenkeeping and sports turf
  • Learning: Practical training alongside the knowledge needed for your chosen specialism
  • Progression: Employment, further study or higher education, depending on your qualification
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Why Study Horticulture at Bishop Burton?

Develop your skills in a campus environment with a wide variety of plants and outdoor spaces.

Our facilities include a Victorian walled garden, glasshouses, potting sheds and a conservatory for tropical plants. These settings help you connect what you learn about plants with the practical work involved in growing and maintaining them.

Watch our interview with former Horticulture student Matthew Pottage as he shares his journey from studying at Bishop Burton College to helping shape the future of London’s eight Royal Parks.

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Horticulture Courses Available

Level 2 Technical Certificate in Horticulture

This one-year City & Guilds course introduces plant science, identification, propagation and the care of planted areas. You’ll also explore garden design, landscaping and the safe use of tools and equipment.

It provides a foundation for employment or progression to the T Level in Ornamental Horticulture, subject to entry requirements.

T Level in Ornamental Horticulture

Develop your understanding of ornamental plants and landscaping through this two-year Level 3 qualification.

Combine classroom study, practical activities and an industry placement. Topics include plant science, sustainability, business and project management, helping you prepare for employment or university-level study.

Horticulture Apprenticeships

Earn while you learn and develop skills in your chosen area of the industry. Our apprenticeship options include:

  • Level 2 Golf Greenkeeper
  • Level 2 Horticulture/Landscape Construction Operative
  • Level 2 Sports Turf Operative
  • Level 3 Horticulture/Landscape Supervisor
  • Level 3 Sports Turf Technician Advanced Apprenticeship

Explore the courses below for entry requirements and application details

Careers in Horticulture

Horticulture offers opportunities to work with gardens, landscapes, golf courses and sports grounds.

Depending on your qualification and experience, you could pursue work in plant production, garden maintenance, landscaping, greenkeeping or sports turf care. Further training and experience can help you progress towards supervisory roles or running your own business.

Frequently asked questions

Can I study horticulture after GCSEs?

What will I learn on a horticulture course?

Will I gain work experience?

What is ornamental horticulture?

Can I train in greenkeeping or sports turf?

Can the Horticulture T Level lead to university?

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Level 2 Golf Greenkeeper Apprenticeship

Level 2 Horticulture/Landscape Construction Operative Apprenticeship

Level 2 Sports Turf Operative Apprenticeship

Level 3 Horticulture/Landscape Supervisor Apprenticeship

Level 3 Sports Turf Technician Advanced Apprenticeship

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Find out more about how we can support you with your apprenticeship at an Open Event.

Student Profiles

Ashley Webster Apprentice

Ashley Webster, Apprentice

Alongside his Level 3 Golf Greenkeeper apprenticeship, Ashley is a keen golfer himself and has always had a desire to work within the golf industry. He credits the College for helping him not only academically, but for improving his mental health and giving him a sense of purpose.

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