Qualifications improve your chances; they do not gate the job. Level 3 is the most recognised.
Level 3 most recognisedOpen entry
Your route in
You can start without qualifications - direct entry/volunteering; a qualification improves your chances
1
Starting from scratch
Entry-level courses that feed this route.
2
Qualifications employers recognise (Level 3)
Any of these strengthens your application.
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Where this can take you
No mandatory qualification; typically a Level 2+ horticulture grounding plus a garden design course/diploma (Level 3-5) and SGD accreditation for professional standing.
Courses for this career
See free Garden Designer courses
Level 1
- Certificate in Garden Design L116 courses