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BTEC Level 3 Horticulture Course in Weymouth – Weymouth College

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Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body

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About this course

BTEC Level 3 Horticulture Course in Weymouth. Classes run at Weymouth College, full-time over two years. There are no fees for eligible students aged 16 to 18 years old. If you are 19 to 25 years old, you may be eligible for government funding or a student loan.

The course covers plant science, soil management, pest and disease control, and landscape design. You will also study commercial growing, sustainable horticulture, and practical land-based skills. Pearson Edexcel sets and assesses this BTEC horticulture qualification through a mix of coursework and exams.

You will finish with a Pearson Edexcel BTEC National Diploma in Horticulture.

Who this course is for

Further Education Students

Entry requirements

4 GCSEs at grade 4/5 or above, including English, maths and a science OR a relevant Level 2 at Distinction level or an Apprenticeship in horticulture with good levels of maths and English. There may be the opportunity to study English and maths if you have yet to achieve a grade 4.Mature students lacking formal qualifications will also be considered.A keen interest in commercial gardening and landscaping with the ability to cope with practical and written assessment and externally set exams.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop knowledge of plant biology, growth, and classification.
  • You'll learn how to manage soils, composts, and growing media.
  • You'll study pest, disease, and weed identification and control.
  • You'll practise landscape design and planting schemes.
  • You'll explore sustainable and commercial growing methods.
  • You'll build skills in the safe use of tools, machinery, and equipment.
  • You'll understand business and enterprise in the horticulture sector.

How you will learn

You will learn through a mix of classroom teaching and practical, hands-on sessions. Pearson Edexcel assesses the BTEC through internally marked assignments and externally set exams. Some units are assessed through practical tasks and project work. You will attend daytime classes at Weymouth College throughout the two-year course.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Horticultural technician, maintains plants and growing environments for commercial operations.
  • Gardener, manages planting, pruning, and upkeep of private or public gardens.
  • Landscaper, designs and installs outdoor spaces for residential and commercial clients.
  • Groundsperson, maintains sports pitches, parks, and green spaces.
  • Nursery worker, grows and sells plants in a commercial nursery setting.
  • Garden centre supervisor, oversees stock, staff, and customer service in retail horticulture.

What you could study next

  • Higher National Certificate or Diploma in Horticulture, a natural next step for deeper specialist study.
  • Foundation Degree in Horticulture or Garden Design, combines academic and practical learning at university level.
  • Degree in Horticulture, Landscape Architecture, or Environmental Science, for those aiming at senior technical or design roles.
  • Level 3 Horticulture Apprenticeship, an earn-while-you-learn route if you move into employment after the course.
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