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Free BTEC Level 3 Horticulture Course in Melton Mowbray

CostFREE
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Free BTEC Level 3 Horticulture Course in Melton Mowbray. Classes run at Brooksby College, full-time over two years.

You'll study plant and soil science, plant care, propagation, and tree pruning. The course also covers professional responsibilities and land-based industry issues. You'll train on an 850-acre estate using industry-standard glasshouses. Each year includes 150 hours of work placement. You need five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English and Maths.

You'll finish with a Pearson Edexcel BTEC National Extended Diploma in Horticulture.

Who this course is for

This programme is for students who want to study horticulture. It is a technical qualification that prepares you for a career in horticultural management. You will gain the skills required for direct employment in the sector or specialised roles. Many higher education providers recognise this course for university applications.

Through this core, learners build technical competence alongside critical problem-solving, analytical thinking and digital literacy, equipping them with the confidence to apply their knowledge in both academic and real-world contexts.

Entry requirements

You need five GCSEs at grade 4 or above. This must include English and Maths.

What you will learn

  • You'll study plant and soil science, including how plants grow and how soil supports them.
  • You'll learn plant care and propagation techniques.
  • You'll practise tree pruning and other practical land-based skills.
  • You'll explore professional responsibilities in the horticulture sector.
  • You'll develop problem-solving and analytical thinking skills.
  • You'll build digital literacy relevant to the industry.
  • You'll gain workplace experience through 150 hours of placement each year.

How you will learn

Lessons mix classroom theory with practical tasks on Brooksby College's 850-acre estate. You'll complete ten mandatory units and five optional units. Assessment is through coursework and practical tasks rather than traditional exams. You'll also attend industry trips and hear from guest speakers.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Brooksby College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Horticultural technician, maintains plants and growing environments professionally.
  • Gardener, manages gardens for private or public clients.
  • Landscaper, designs and builds outdoor spaces.
  • Grounds maintenance operative, keeps parks and public green spaces in good condition.
  • Nursery worker, grows and sells plants commercially.
  • Estate manager, oversees large land-based properties.

What you could study next

  • BSc (Hons) in Horticulture, a degree for those wanting to specialise further.
  • BSc (Hons) in Horticulture Landscape Management, combining design and plant science.
  • FdSc in Garden Management, a shorter higher education route into garden management roles.
  • A Level 3 or Level 4 apprenticeship in horticulture or land management, earning while you work.
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