Adult Horticulture at the Botanical Gardens Level 2

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Level: 2

Course Course: P00570

Area: Land-Based Studies

Campus: Hillsborough Campus

About this Course

The Sheffield College's land based department will be working with Botanical Gardens to deliver a Level 2 Horticulture programme specifically for adults. This full-cost, 1 year course will run at the Botanical Gardens one day a week, with support and access to online materials throughout. This course is perfect for adults wanting to learning something new or upskill their green fingers with guidance from highly qualified teaching staff to gain a qualification accredited by City & Guilds. The majority of content is practical and will consist of small assessments that take place during the course delivery by the teaching team.

Key Units

Preparing the ground/area for planting
Planting out container for a seasonal display
Caring for a planted area
Planting a container for a seasonal display
Mowing turf using a pedestrian controlled mower
Laying out plants for planting

Entry Requirements

There are no formal entry requirements, however a keen interest in gardening and horticulture would be beneficial.

Assessment

Internal practical assessment
Small written pieces during sessions

Where does this Lead

Students who successfully complete this qualification could progress on to:

Level 2 Diploma in Practical Horticulture
Level 2 Diploma in Environmental Conservation

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Course fees

The full cost for this course is approximately £630. If you are unemployed and in receipt of benefit or earning below the low wage threshold, the course is fully funded. If you are 19-23 you must have already achieved a full level 2 to qualify for the funding above. If you do not meet the criteria listed above, you will have to pay 50% of the fee. Please note: all quoted fees are subject to change.

This course is eligible for full funding. Where full funding cannot be secured there will be a learner contribution.

Extra Costs

Students may wish to bring their own gardening gloves etc.

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