Free Horticulture Course Entry Level 2 in Faversham. Classes run at Brogdale CIC Workplace, full-time during the day. This entry level horticulture course covers plants, gardening, and the wider horticulture industry. You'll study full-time over 11 months, building practical skills alongside your knowledge of growing and maintaining plants. It's a solid entry level horticulture qualification for anyone taking their first steps in this sector. Free horticulture classes like these are a practical way to get started.
Who this course is for
Young people who want to learn everything about plants, gardening and the horticulture industry.
What you will learn
You'll identify a range of plants and understand how they grow.
You'll learn the basics of soil preparation and planting techniques.
You'll practise maintaining garden spaces, including weeding, pruning, and watering.
You'll develop an understanding of the horticulture industry and the roles within it.
You'll use basic gardening tools and equipment safely.
You'll learn how seasonal changes affect plants and growing conditions.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom sessions and hands-on practical activities at Brogdale CIC Workplace. Assessment is based on practical tasks and coursework completed during the course. There are no formal written exams. Your progress is assessed throughout the year as you work through the skills and knowledge covered in the qualification.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Brogdale CIC Workplace will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Gardener. Maintain private or public gardens and green spaces.
Grounds maintenance operative. Keep parks, sports grounds, and estates tidy.
Garden centre assistant. Advise customers and care for plants in retail.
Nursery worker. Grow and tend plants in a commercial nursery setting.
Landscape labourer. Support landscaping teams on outdoor projects.
What you could study next
Level 1 Certificate in Horticulture. A natural next step to build on your Entry Level 2 skills and take on more complex growing and maintenance tasks.
Level 2 Certificate in Horticulture or Amenity Horticulture. Opens doors to skilled gardening and grounds maintenance roles.
Level 2 Diploma in Work-based Horticulture. A more in-depth qualification suited to those already working in the sector.
