Award in Practical Horticulture Skills Level 1 – Dartington
This Level 1 course will take place at School Farm CSA, a certified organic farm on the beautiful Dartington estate near Totnes, Devon. It is suitable for those who want to grow on any scale, whether it is a small patio garden, an allotment or on a larger piece of land. The farm grows a […]
This course is suitable for anyone with some experience of gardening or plant knowledge, although can be enjoyed by enthusiastic beginners and more experienced gardeners alike.
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BSc (Hons) Horticulture (Garden & Landscape Design)
For 2020 Entry
Based at Cornwall’s Eden Project, the BSc (Hons) Horticulture Garden & Landscape Design has been specifically developed to provide industry competent horticulturalists, who have significant design capabilities and a detailed understanding of horticulture science. On this unique programme you will develop skills valuable to numerous sectors of the horticultural industry both in the UK and […]
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BSc (Hons) Horticulture (Plant Science)
For 2020 Entry
Horticulture is a modern, professional vocation that influences our environment, how we eat, how we relax, our health, life expectancy and well-being. This programme is based at the world renowned Eden Project in Cornwall and has been designed specifically to allow you to explore many aspects of horticulture including applied science, crop production and sustainability. […]
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Chainsaw Maintenance and Cross Cutting Level 2
This course is the introduction to the suite of NPTC Certificate of Competence chainsaw qualifications. The course runs every month for a duration of 3 days. Please contact us for information on dates and times. You will cover the following – Basic use and maintenance of the chainsaw Current health and safety legislation and safety […]
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City and Guild Practical Horticulture Skills Certificate Level 2
This level 2 course is designed to give you the opportunity to improve a range of gardening skills.
You have some gardening knowledge and would like to gain a level 2 qualification.
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Developing Skills in Garden Horticulture (Occupational Studies Level 1 Exploring Award)
This is a short introductory course. You will work with nature and learn about soils, seeds, growing your own food and caring for the land. Whether you are new to gardening or considering a career change to horticulture, we’ll get you started whatever age you are. This is a 6 week course and will be […]
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EDEN GARDENER APPRENTICESHIP
If you are passionate about plants and fascinated by flowers then a career in horticulture is the right choice for you and an apprenticeship is a great way to earn money while learning new skills at the same time. There is a wide range of careers available in this sector including employment in garden retailing, […]
You are already employed at the Eden Project or in a company with a similar ethos in Cornwall.
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FdSc Horticulture
For 2020 Entry
Horticulture is a modern, professional vocation that influences our environment, how we eat, how we relax, our health, life expectancy and well-being. This programme is offered at the world renowned Eden Project in Cornwall and has been designed specifically to allow you to explore many aspects of horticulture including applied science, sustainability and design. It […]
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Grow Veg Grow Well – Introduction to garden horticulture (NCFE Occupational Studies)
This course for the grower who is just starting out on their allotment andwants to know about growing veg organically using a no-dig method. Planning your planting year and seed propogation. This course is based at Powderham.
The course is suitable for an absolute beginner who has no previous experience of growing vegetables. The benefits of growing is known to be a way of improving your well-being so if you are recovering from a poor health and wish to become more active and be outdoors then this course is for you.
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Horticulture Advanced Apprenticeship
If you are passionate about plants and fascinated by flowers then a career in horticulture is the right choice for you and an apprenticeship is a great way to earn money while learning new skills at the same time. There is a wide range of careers available in this sector including employment in garden retailing, […]
If you would like to be a more senior worker or manager in the horticulture sector and will help you gain in-depth knowledge and skills.
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HORTICULTURE APPRENTICESHIP
If you are passionate about plants and fascinated by flowers then a career in horticulture is the right choice for you and an apprenticeship is a great way to earn money while learning new skills at the same time. There is a wide range of careers available in this sector including employment in garden retailing, […]
You want to work in the horticultural industry. This apprenticeship provides an ideal foundation for a wide range of occupations within the sector.
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Horticulture Certificate Level 2
As a modern horticulturalist you’ll need a range of skills including; scientific knowledge of plants, soil, pest and diseases and a wide variety of practical skills such as planting, pruning and hard landscaping. Our Level 2 and Level 3 courses will give you all the in-depth knowledge you need to start your career, with the […]
You are enthusiastic about working in horticulture.
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Horticulture Diploma Level 3
Plants play an incredibly important role in all our lives by providing us with oxygen and food sources. As a horticulturalist you will need to use your scientific knowledge of plants and soil to grow a wide variety of fruits, vegetables, shrubs, flowers and grass. Our courses will give you all the in-depth knowledge you […]
You would like to further develop your practical skills in a range of horticultural settings.
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Horticulture Operative Standard Apprenticeship Level 2
This course is the perfect starting point for someone who wants to pursue a career in horticulture. With over 300,000 people employed in horticulture in the UK, the industry covers a wide range of general and more specialist careers. Amenity horticulture – The design, construction, management and maintenance of the plants and facilities within a […]
You are starting your career in horticulture or you have completed a one year full-time horticulture course already or A Levels at college.
Alternatively you could already be in employment with a suitable employer and want to increase your knowledge and skills, as well as attaining a recognisable level of educational achievement.
The employer must be able to provide the range of on-the-job training required, and this will be assessed at the application stage.
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How plants work (botany and physiology)
Have you ever wondered how plants work and relate to their environment? Expanding your knowledge of plant function and form can help you to improve the growing conditions for your plants.
This course is ideal for anyone who is interested in the science of how plants grow and what they look like at a microscopic level.
If you are a new gardener or working in the industry this is an excellent opportunity to improve your knowledge of plant structures and how they work.
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Know your soil
Good soil is vital to the healthy growth of your plants. If you have a knowledge of how the soil and plants interact then it is possible to improve the growth of your plants. This course will give you an introduction into a range of soil characteristics and an opportunity to test some of these […]
This course is ideal for anyone who is interested in growing fruit and vegetables. Also for new gardeners or those working in the industry wishing to know more about the soil.
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LAND-BASED STUDIES (HORTICULTURE) DIPLOMA
Plants play an incredibly important role in all our lives by providing us with oxygen and food sources. As a horticulturalist you will need to use your scientific knowledge of plants and soil to grow a wide variety of fruits, vegetables, shrubs, flowers and grass. Our courses will give you all the in-depth knowledge you […]
you would like to improve your life skills and gain a qualification and experience in horticulture.
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NCFE Level 2 Understanding how to grow fruit & vegetables (Award Occ studies)
Develop your skills in planning your edible garden. Whether you are staring from scratch with a field or want to improve your allotment planning, you will look at crop rotation, successional sowing and planning for planting tress and fruit. You will have a chance to work on plans for your own garden space and gain […]
This course is suitable for anyone with an interest in growing herbs and can be applicable to people growing in pots, a small garden or on a larger scale. Some experience of gardening or plant knowledge, will be beneficial, although the course can be enjoyed by enthusiastic beginners and more experienced gardeners alike.
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Organic pest and disease control
This course has been designed for those who you struggle to control pests and diseases in the greenhouse or garden. Over the duration to this course you will learn how to identify and control a range of common pests and diseases by organic methods.
This course is recommended for anyone who is interested in growing healthy plants including ornamental plants, fruit and vegetables.
If you are a new gardener or working in the industry this is a great opportunity to improve your pest and disease control skills.
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Planning and Planting a Herb Garden – Occupational Studies Level 1 Exploring Award
This 6 week course, running 1 day a week, is a great introduction to growing organic herbs for food, health and wildlife. Students will get to know many different herbs and learn about growing them, planning a garden, and different ways of harvesting and using herbs. The course offers some great ideas for small scale […]
This course is suitable for anyone with an interest in growing herbs and can be applicable to people growing in pots, a small garden or on a larger scale both professionally and for home use. Some experience of gardening or plant knowledge, will be beneficial, although the course can be enjoyed by beginners and more experienced gardeners alike.
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Planting and Growing with Children Level 1 – Occupational Studies
Come and learn how to engage your children in planning, planting and growing vegetables and flowers. This is a Saturday course running 1 day per month for 4 months. This course runs in Exeter. Please contact us for further information.
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Practical Horticulture Skills – Grow Your Own Level 1
This course is designed to give you the opportunity to improve your gardening skills to allow you to progress in your career within horticulture and vegetable production.
You work within the horticulture industry and want to extend your practical skills.
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Practical Horticulture Skills Certificate at Dartington – Organic Veg Production Level 2
This year long course, running 1 day a week, is a great introduction to organic horticulture, with a focus on food growing. Following the seasons students look at soils, seeds, compost, and plant care, as well as creating planting plans and exploring different approaches to food growing including permaculture, forest gardening, no-dig gardening and working […]
This course is suitable for anyone with some experience of gardening or plant knowledge, although can be enjoyed by enthusiastic beginners and more experienced gardeners alike. As a practical course some level of physical fitness is required but different needs will be met where possible.
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RHS Award in Practical Horticulture Level 1
This course provides an introduction to a range of essential horticultural skills. It provides an excellent foundation for further study within horticulture.
You have a keen interest in horticulture and wish to obtain a practical based qualification.
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RHS Certificate in Basic Garden Planning, Fruit & Vegetable Growing Level 2
This is a theory based qualification focussing on the knowledge and understanding of horticulture practices.
You have a keen interest in horticulture and wish to obtain a theory based qualification.
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RHS Certificate in Practical Horticulture Level 2
This is an ideal qualification for entry into horticultural employment, improving practical skills or further study. It covers a wide range of horticultural topics and up-to-date working practices. This is an appropriate course for someone looking for a career change or to gain a better knowledge. Available at Duchy College Rosewarne, Bicton College and Rosemoor, […]
You have a keen interest in plants or would like to pursue a career in gardening.
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RHS Level 3 Certificate in Principles of Plant Growth, Health and Applied Propagation
This is a theory based qualification and will improve your horticultural knowledge.
You want to develop your career in horticulture and progress onto a supervisory or management role.
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RHS Practical Horticulture Level 3 (Adults)
A practical-based qualification to improve the horticultural skills needed for career development to supervisory or management roles, or to further develop your interest. This course is ideal if you are self employed within horticulture and would like a formal qualification.
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RHS Principles of Garden Planning, Construction and Planting Level 3 Certificate
This is a theory based qualification and will improve your horticultural knowledge.
You want to develop your career in horticulture and progress onto a supervisory or management role.
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Success with cuttings
Taking cuttings is a good way to propagate a wide range of plants. This course will teach you how to improve your success rates by taking cuttings form a range of plants. During this course you will discuss the selection of plant material for cuttings, the control of common pests and diseases, and explore the use […]
This course is ideal for anyone who is interested in growing new plants from cuttings particularly ornamentals. If you are a new gardener or working in the industry this is an excellent opportunity to improve your propagation skills.