Introduction to Gardening Skills

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Next Available Start Dates

Tuesday 3rd Nov 2026 - 24th Nov 2026, 1:30pm - 4pm at The Walled Garden Worden Park Leyland Enrol Now

Course Type:

Part Time

Entry Requirements:

In order to attend the course, learners should be able to follow verbal and written instructions in English at Entry Level 3 and above. Learners will also need a basic level of IT skills to be able to access the course and follow online instructions. If training or support is needed, please enquire about our free ICT courses.

Course Overview

Gardening and growing your own plants, vegetables and flowers can bring a wide range of health and wellbeing benefits. However, for some, starting out can seem quite daunting, so this 3-week course is a perfect introduction to gardening and growing. You don’t need to have experience, or access to a garden because our expert teachers will adapt the content so you can experience the benefits, even if you only have a small yard or windowsill.

The course is delivered 2.5 hours per session over 3 weeks.

What will I learn?

By the end of the course, learners will:

– Know about gardens, garden tools and how to care for equipment
– Create a garden maintenance calendar for their garden.
– Carry out garden maintenance tasks.
– Understand the functions of parts of plants and trees.
– Identify different trees and plants and the differences between them.
– Select appropriate next steps onto further learning opportunities

This course contains accredited units from Open Awards:
– Recognise Trees and Plants (E3)
– Introduction to Garden Maintenance (E3)
These units are blended into the core content of the course and learners will create evidence for the unit’s criteria by completing tasks and practical activities as planned by the course teacher. Certification for this unit will be provided upon successful completion of the course.

How is the course delivered?

Online learning will be completed through Zoom and learners will complete the course by independently working through a variety of assessment tasks, including:

– Tutorials
– Quizzes
– Reflecting on their own learning and experience
– Participating in discussion forums
– Completing practical tasks

How will my learning be assessed?

This short course is accredited, and you will need to complete a short workbook or Microsoft Form during or between sessions to accompany the practical activities.

Additional Information

Learners will need:
– Access to a garden, green space, allotment or outdoor area where possible.
– Access to a small range of gardening tools, and personal protective equipment although this is not necessary as some of this can be provided.

Potential Careers

Following the completion of this course there are a number of progression opportunities available, including both short and long courses. Each week the tutor will cover a different subject within the remit of Horticulture. This may vary due to seasonality but will always include plant propagation, weed identification and control methods, use and care of tools used in horticulture. These varying subjects will help to determine your next steps and your tutor can provide more information on the right next step for you.

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Introduction to Gardening Skills