NLBC Sector: Horticulture, Landscaping & Sports Turf

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.

Horticulture Apprenticeship (England)
Apprenticeships

The broad purpose of the occupation is to undertake practical operations required to create and maintain horticultural spaces. This includes both the soft aspects (plants and soil) and the hard elements (surfaces, features and structures). Some will carry out the

Horticulture Apprenticeship Levels 2-7 (Wales)
Apprenticeships

The Foundation Apprenticeship, Apprenticeship and Higher Apprenticeship in Horticulture are designed with industry to provide apprentices with the skills and knowledge required to carry out their job role and support future progression in the industry. The Diploma in Work-based Horticulture

Level 2 Apprenticeship Framework Horticulture
Apprenticeships

Successful completion of the provision will lead to the award of a Level 2 qualification and recognition as a qualified person to carry out one of the roles specified e.g. gardener, landscaper, nursery worker, greenkeeper or groundsperson.

Level 3 Apprenticeship Framework Horticulture
Apprenticeships

Successful completion of the provision will lead to the award of a Level 3 qualification and recognition as a qualified person to carry out one of the roles specified e.g. horticultural technician, deputy head greenkeeper, deputy head groundsman, garden designer,

Sports Turf Operative
Apprenticeships

This occupation is found in a wide range of different sports and venues, for example, athletics, bowls, cricket, croquet, football, hockey, equestrian, rugby league and union, and tennis. The role will primarily be carried out in an outdoors environment and

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