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Entry Level Progression Course in Abingdon

CostFREE
Duration11 weeks
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
Start6 Jan 2027
Study modePart-time
AttendanceEvening
Awarding bodyGateway Qualifications awarding body
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About this course

Entry Level Progression Course in Abingdon. Evening classes run at Abingdon and Witney College Abingdon Campus, part-time over 11 weeks. If you're 19 or over, fees may apply. If you're 16 to 18 years old, the course may be free. You'll gain hands-on experience in the college's allotment and polytunnel, working outdoors in all weathers alongside classroom sessions. The course covers propagation, composting, and plant care. No previous knowledge or experience is needed.

Who this course is for

This gardening course provides hands-on experience in the College�s thriving allotment and polytunnel working in all weather with classroom support. Learn propagation composting and plant care.

Entry requirements

No previous knowledge or experience necessary. All welcome.

What you will learn

  • You'll practise plant propagation techniques in a working polytunnel.
  • You'll learn how to make and use compost.
  • You'll develop plant care skills across different growing conditions.
  • You'll gain experience working outdoors on an allotment in all weathers.
  • You'll build practical gardening skills supported by classroom learning.

How you will learn

You'll learn through a mix of practical outdoor work and classroom sessions. Hands-on activities take place in the college's allotment and polytunnel. Classroom sessions support and reinforce what you do outside. Assessment is based on the work and tasks you complete during the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Abingdon and Witney College Abingdon Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start. As sessions include outdoor work in all weathers, suitable clothing and footwear are worth planning for.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Gardener, working in parks, gardens, or private grounds
  • Grounds maintenance operative, maintaining outdoor spaces
  • Allotment or community garden worker, supporting local growing projects
  • Garden centre assistant, helping customers and tending plants
  • Horticultural labourer, supporting landscaping and planting work

What you could study next

After completing this entry level progression qualification, you could move on to a Level 1 Award or Certificate in Horticulture or Land-based Studies. That would build on your practical skills and open doors to further vocational training. A Level 2 qualification in Horticulture or Amenity Horticulture is a common next step for those aiming to work professionally in gardening or grounds maintenance.

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