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Free Entry Level 3 Working Life Course in Smeeth, Ashford

CostFREE
Duration11 months
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Entry Level 3 Working Life Course in Smeeth, Ashford. Classes run at Craftworks College - Muddy Wellies, full-time during the day. The course runs over 11 months and gives you a solid foundation in horticulture through project-based learning linked to the site and your own interests. You'll work outdoors, develop practical skills, and explore topics connected to nature and the environment. An interest in being outdoors and horticulture is all you need to get started.

Who this course is for

This course will provide students with a good foundation in horticulture to learn a variety of skills over the year including interesting project based learning linked to site and student interest.

Entry requirements

An interest in being outdoors, nature and horticulture

What you will learn

  • You'll develop practical horticulture skills through hands-on outdoor work.
  • You'll complete project-based tasks linked to the site and your interests.
  • You'll learn how to care for plants, soil, and growing spaces.
  • You'll build skills in planning and carrying out outdoor tasks.
  • You'll explore how nature and the environment connect to everyday working life.
  • You'll develop the personal and practical skills needed in a working environment.

How you will learn

Learning takes place outdoors and in the classroom at Craftworks College - Muddy Wellies. You'll take part in practical tasks, site-based projects, and activities linked to horticulture. Assessment is through project work and evidence of the skills you develop over the course. Your progress is recorded throughout the year rather than through a single exam.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Craftworks College - Muddy Wellies will confirm anything else you need before you start. As the course involves outdoor work, suitable clothing and footwear for working outside is likely to be useful. Full details will be shared at the taster day.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Gardener or grounds maintenance worker, caring for outdoor spaces
  • Nursery or garden centre assistant, helping customers and tending plants
  • Horticulture labourer, supporting planting and site upkeep
  • Parks and green spaces operative, working for a local council
  • Farm or smallholding worker, supporting seasonal outdoor tasks
  • Countryside or conservation volunteer, working with nature organisations

What you could study next

After completing this entry level working life qualification, you could move on to a Level 1 Award or Certificate in Horticulture to build more specialist knowledge. A Level 2 Certificate in Horticulture or Land-Based Studies is a natural next step if you want to work more independently in the sector. You might also look at Functional Skills qualifications in English and Maths at Level 1 or Level 2, which many employers ask for.

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