Sub-sectors: Production horticulture, ornamental / amenity horticulture, nurseries, landscape architecture, groundsmanship / greenkeeping,
Occupations: Grower, horticulturalist, market gardener, nursery assistant, nurseryman, horticultural foreman, horticultural technician, nursery stock production specialist, garden designer, gardener, landscape gardener, landscaper, greenkeeper, groundsman, groundsperson, ground manager, labourer, mushroom picker, nursery manager, horticultural scientist, taxonomist, landscape scientist, plant breeder, geneticist, propagation scientist, production manager, garden centre manager, garden historian.
This is a 30 week evening course covering the theoretical aspects of plant growth, propagation and development at level 2. Students have the opportunity at the end of the course to sit the Royal Horticulture Society’s exam: Certificate of Plant …
This course aims to improve your horticultural knowledge needed for career development to supervisory/ management roles, or to further develop your interest in horticulture. It follows the RHS syllabus and you wil have the opportunity should you wish to sit …
This is a well recognised practical qualification accredited by the Royal Horticultural Society which focuses on developing the essential skills needed in horticulture. The course takes place on a Wednesday morning 9.30 – 12.30 at Common Leys Farm campus and …
Overview This course gives a general introduction to horticulture, which is suitable for anyone wanting to prepare for more advanced study or a career in horticulture, with a combination of practical and theoretical elements. Description Studying this course, you will …
Overview This course offers the most comprehensive introduction to the many aspects of horticulture compared to all other horticulture courses we have on offer. The practical elements cover about 40% of the course and the theoretical elements about 60%. Examples …
The Extended Diploma is a two-year full-time study programme in horticulture. You will study 15 units, three of which are externally assessed. This study programme includes a broad range of units to enable you to develop the knowledge and technical …
This apprenticeship will ensure that you develop the skills and knowledge required by employers in the horticulture industry. It is ideal if you already have some knowledge and basic skills or a keen interest in horticulture and want to progress …
This part-time Level 1 course is designed by the Royal Horticultural Society to meet the needs of anyone who wants to learn the essential principles of practical gardening. This qualification is designed at an introductory level, and has been developed …
This part-time Level 2 course is designed by the Royal Horticultural Society to meet the needs of anyone who wants to develop their skills in practical gardening. This qualification is designed for gardening enthusiasts and anyone interested in Horticulture as …
This 32-week part-time Level 3 practical course is designed by the Royal Horticultural Society to meet the needs of anyone who wants to develop advanced skills in practical gardening. This qualification is designed for gardening enthusiasts and anyone interested in …
Horticulture, Landscaping & Sports Turf