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 Technical Diploma Level 2
Courses

This an ideal qualification if you wish to gain an understanding of the basic principles and practices of horticulture, landscaping and gardening with a view to gaining employment in the industry. This course offers an exciting opportunity to develop core

Golf Greenkeeping Apprenticeship Level 2
Courses

You need to be employed to start an Apprenticeship. Please visit our vacancy page or if you have an employer, please ensure you add full contact details of your employer within your application. If you are unable to secure employment,

Introduction to Careers in the Environment (Level 1)
Courses

This course will introduce you to working with plants, trees, livestock and wildlife species and habitats within the environment. This course is ideal for school leavers who are seeking to explore careers in horticulture, arboriculture, agriculture or environmental conservation. It

The Maintenance Gardener (Level 1)
Courses

This course will give you an introduction into the gardening industry, providing you with horticultural knowledge and the opportunity to gain practical gardening skills. This will enable you to boost your confidence when considering employment, further study or voluntary work.

The Professional Gardener (Level 2)
Courses

This course will give you the knowledge, skills and foundation required to work in the horticulture industry. If you already work in the industry it will consolidate your skills. You will also gain an insight into starting or running a

Level 3 Horticulture and Landscape Supervisor Apprenticeship
Courses

Horticulture and landscape supervisors (team leaders) can be employed to oversee work in public parks and gardens, green spaces, gardens and estates or in production nurseries and retail outlets. Our Horticulture Landscape Supervisor Apprenticeship is ideal if your employer plans

Advanced Technical Diploma in Horticulture (Level 3)
Courses

This course provides you with a comprehensive range of specialist technical practical skills and knowledge to advance your career in the horticulture industry, whether in a team leadership role, running your own business or furthering your horticultural education and training

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