This qualification is aimed at learners and at three different levels (Award/Certificate/Diploma). Further develop your practical skills and knowledge in Horticulture for application in a home or work environment. All learning will take place on college approved sites where you will be able to apply the skills and knowledge you are learning in a suitable environment designed to support the development of Horticultural knowledge.
What will I learn?
The course is delivered in three consecutive levels (Award/Certificate/Diploma) the content of which will vary depending on the time of year and the location. Each component involves the delivery of accredited units from City and Guilds. The Award and Certificate can be achieved individually, but to complete the Diploma learners must have completed the Award & Certificate first.
Further information will be provided by the Horticulture team at the start of the course, but here’s a link to the City & Guilds qualification specification for further details:
Certification for this qualification will be provided upon successful completion of each component: (Award/Certificate/Diploma.)
How is the course delivered?
Learning during the course is blended between practical and theory to enable you to build your knowledge of Horticulture whilst developing your practical skills in the subject. To consolidate and evidence learning throughout the course you will participate in/complete: · Practical tasks and assessments · Written work recording evidence against unit criterion · 1:1 Tutorials · Reflection of learning and teacher feedback
How will my learning be assessed?
Regular verbal and written feedback will illustrate learner progress, highlighting areas of success and development. Completion of assessment at the start and end of the course will enable learners to review their skills and knowledge against the qualification, highlighting specific areas to focus on or for further develop. Learners will also be supported to set an individual target(s) for the course based on personal goals and aspirations.
Additional Information
This course is an accredited qualification and it is important that you submit all course work to your teacher as advised in order to successfully complete each component within the 16 weeks
Potential Careers
Following the completion of this course you could progress to the Level 2 Practical Horticulture Skills (Certificate & Diploma). This qualification is aimed at learners who are looking to extend their skills and knowledge beyond the Level 1 and have an interest in Horticulture as a career or volunteering pathway.
Course Facilities
Funding may be available for people who are; unemployed looking for work and in receipt of active benefits or on a low income (evidence of income and benefits will be required upon enrolment).
* Each request will be reviewed on an individual basis, considering learners’ personal circumstances and reasons for the request.
The college has an Additional Learning Support Team who can support students with a variety of learning needs. If you have a diagnosed additional learning need or feel you may need additional support in order to successfully complete this course, please speak to your course teacher upon enrolment.
