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.
At Suffolk New College, our horticulture courses cover a diverse range of industries related to growing plants. From gardening and landscape design to conservation work and environmental health, our full-time and part-time programs at levels 2 and 3 equip students …
Horticulture and Landscape Operatives can be employed to work in public parks and gardens, green spaces and historic gardens, private gardens and estates or in production nurseries and retail outlets. Many businesses will be specialised in their activities, such as …
A Golf Greenkeeper is responsible for the maintenance , care and overall appearance of a golf course in line with employer’s requirements. It is their job to maintain a good quality playing surface and ensure the course offers a consistent …
Apprenticeships are an excellent way to gain a nationally recognised industry qualification and valuable workplace skills, all whilst earning a wage! Training you in the skills employers want, apprenticeships give you choices in your career. Following your apprenticeship you could …
If you’re interested in finding out about agriculture or hroticulture this is the course for you. You’ll be introduced to the land based industry and enjoy working with our farm animals, gardens, wildlife and growing plants. You’ll also have the …
The T Level in Ornamental Horticulture and Landscaping is an exciting two-year qualification that combines in-depth classroom learning with practical, hands-on experience. It’s perfect for those with a passion for the outdoors, sustainable land use, and the design of beautiful …
If you are passionate about the environment and would like to work towards a career in conservation and environmental management, this course is ideal for you. The programme is run at Cambridge and Wisbech Campuses
For those who love the great outdoors, have an interest in plants and enjoy undertaking practical tasks Horticulture offers a very exciting and rewarding career with many different career opportunities to explore. The course offers the opportunity to learn on …
This course is a practical introduction into the Horticulture industry as well as Landscaping, Arboriculture and maintenance. It offers the opportunity to develop your skills in a variety of practical elements that can be used across different outdoor careers, allowing …
This practical and theory-based qualification equips learners with the fundamental and practical skills and knowledge to start a professional horticulture career or develop a personal interest/passion within Horticulture Our Level 2 Diploma in Practical Horticulture Skills, can lead to a variety …
Horticulture, Landscaping & Sports Turf