Free Horticulture Course Entry Level 3 in Faversham. Classes run at Brogdale CIC Workplace, full-time during the day. This entry level horticulture course covers plants, gardening techniques, and how the horticulture industry works. You'll study for around 11 months, building practical skills alongside underpinning knowledge. It's a solid starting point if you're looking to move into gardening or grounds work. Entry level horticulture classes like these give you hands-on experience in a real growing environment.
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 basic gardening techniques including planting, pruning, and soil preparation.
You'll develop an understanding of the horticulture industry and the roles within it.
You'll practise safe use of tools and equipment used in horticulture.
You'll learn how to maintain outdoor spaces and growing areas.
You'll explore seasonal tasks and how weather and environment affect plants.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom sessions and practical, hands-on activities at Brogdale CIC Workplace. Assessment is based on practical tasks and observations carried out during your course. You may also complete short written or portfolio-based tasks to show what you know. Your tutor will assess your progress throughout the 11 months.
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 gardens, parks, and outdoor spaces.
Grounds maintenance operative. Keep sports grounds and public areas tidy.
Garden centre assistant. Advise customers and care for plants in retail.
Nursery worker (horticulture). Grow and tend plants in a commercial nursery.
Landscape labourer. Support landscaping teams on outdoor projects.
Allotment or community garden worker. Manage shared growing spaces.
What you could study next
Level 1 Award or Certificate in Horticulture. The natural next step after Entry Level 3, covering more detailed plant knowledge and practical skills.
Level 2 Certificate in Horticulture. Moves you toward skilled gardening and grounds maintenance roles.
Level 2 Diploma in Horticulture or Landscaping. A broader qualification if you want to work across planting, design, and maintenance.
Functional Skills English and Maths. Useful alongside any of the above if you want to strengthen your core skills.
