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Practical Horticulture Skills City & Guilds Diploma Level 2 Adult

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Location and start date

CROP Gardens - 18 September 2025

Level

Level 2 Levels Explained

Duration

Each course is 1 day per week for 1 year.

Subject area

Community Health Find out more

Attendance

Part-time

Course information

These courses are run at CROP Gardens, Plymouth, a horticultural site managed by Livewell. Sessions are on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 10.00-3.00.

These are accredited courses focusing upon the fundamental practical skills in horticulture, you will be able to learn skills such as planting out, preparing ground, pruning, using a mower, maintaining turf or constructing a path.

There are various plots and poly-tunnels and you will have the opportunity to plant, propagate and grow a variety of plants and produce. Your Road to Wellbeing courses are relaxed and informal, enabling you to improve your wellbeing and mental health whilst building your self-confidence and a great way to make friends.

These are one-year courses starting in September each year.

An award, certificate or diploma in Practical Horticulture Skills is for young people (16+) and adults getting started in the horticulture industry. You don't need any previous experience or a current work placement.

Our courses are for anyone aged 19+ who is experiencing or recovering from mental ill-health.

This can be mild, moderate or long term.

Assessment is carried out by observation and records of activity.

Progression is from Level 1 to Level 2. This can then lead to a further qualification in Horticulture or self-employment or employment.

CROP Gardens

CROP Gardens

Nestled in the heart of the city of Plymouth is a very special site – CROP gardens, a green space providing horticultural therapy to adults with the aim of improving their mental wellbeing.


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Course type: Adult
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Tuition Fees: £1709.00
If you are aged 19 or over, financial support may be available depending on your circumstances and the specific course. Detailed information can be found in our Financial Support Section.
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Courses listed on this website are indicative of the subject, nature and level of study. The College reserves the right to alter specific qualifications titles, awarding bodies and levels of qualification, which can change in year. Any cost may also vary, based on personal funding eligibility. The Cornwall College Group reserves the right to withdraw any course listed at any time.

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