Level 3 Advanced Technical Extended Diploma in Horticulture

The Level 3 Advanced Technical Diploma in Horticulture is for learners who are interested in developing the specific technical and professional skills and knowledge that will lead to meaningful employment in the Horticulture industry. Learners will explore a wide range of industry areas. Learners will study theoretical aspects of the subject and apply them to practical tasks.

This qualification is aimed at learners aged 16 – 18; 19+.

Compulsory topics include:

• Safe working practices
• Identification, selection and planting of plants
• Maintain turf
• Machinery operations
• Plant health and protection

Learners will also be able to choose additional optional topics, including:

• Advanced horticultural science
• Sustainable development
• Plant propagation activities
• Landscape and garden design
• Construct and maintain decorative landscape features
• Computer aided design in horticulture
• Horticultural production techniques
• Advanced nursery stock production
• Construct and establish sports and amenity turf areas
• Manage sports turf surfaces
• Water management

You could specialise in:

• Professional Horticulture
• Sports Turf

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