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Entry Level 3 Further Learning and Employment Skills Course in Basildon

CostFREE
Duration5 hours
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
Start10 Sep 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyOpen Awards awarding body
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About this course

Entry Level 3 Further Learning and Employment Skills Course in Basildon. Classes run at ACL Basildon, part-time during the day. Funding may be available depending on your circumstances, so fees may or may not apply. The course runs over 5 hours and focuses on practical skills for working in gardening and horticulture. You'll cover health and safety, seed sowing, plant propagation, composting, and soil. It's a manageable commitment that fits around other responsibilities.

Who this course is for

Are you looking to gain employment in gardening and horticulture? This course is designed to help you develop essential practical skills for working in the sector. You will learn about health and safety, seed sowing, plant propagation, composting and soil

What you will learn

  • You'll learn health and safety practices relevant to gardening and horticulture work.
  • You'll develop skills in seed sowing and plant propagation.
  • You'll understand composting and soil management.
  • You'll build practical knowledge to support employment in the horticulture sector.
  • You'll develop essential skills for further learning and employment.

How you will learn

Learning takes place in a classroom at ACL Basildon. You'll take part in practical and skills-based activities. Assessment is through coursework and tasks completed during the course. You'll have an initial assessment to make sure the Entry Level 3 Award in Skills for Further Learning and Employment is the right level for you. The centre will use it to plan your learning.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. ACL Basildon will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Gardener or grounds maintenance worker, entry-level outdoor roles
  • Horticulture assistant, supporting plant care and growing
  • Parks and green spaces operative, local authority or charity
  • Support worker, community or care settings
  • Caretaker or site assistant, schools or public buildings
  • Nursery or garden centre assistant, retail plant sales

What you could study next

After this further learning and employment skills qualification, you could move on to a Level 1 Award or Certificate in Horticulture or Land-based Studies to deepen your practical knowledge. A Level 1 or Level 2 Functional Skills qualification in English or Maths would also strengthen your job applications. If you're interested in support work, a Level 2 Certificate in Health and Social Care is a natural next step.

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