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 practical skills in plants, gardening, and the horticulture industry. The course runs for 11 months. It's a solid starting point if you're looking to build a foundation in horticulture and move toward further training or work in the sector.
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 develop practical skills in growing and caring for plants.
You'll learn how to maintain garden spaces and outdoor environments.
You'll explore how the horticulture industry works.
You'll practise using tools and equipment safely.
You'll build knowledge of soil, compost, and planting conditions.
How you will learn
You'll learn through hands-on, practical activities in a classroom and outdoor setting at Brogdale CIC Workplace. Assessment is based on practical tasks and skills demonstrations. Your progress will be recorded as you work through the units covering plants, gardening, and horticulture skills.
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: maintaining gardens, parks, and green spaces.
Grounds maintenance operative: keeping outdoor areas tidy and safe.
Nursery worker: growing and selling plants in a garden centre.
Horticultural labourer: supporting planting and landscaping teams.
Parks and open spaces assistant: working for a local council.
What you could study next
Level 1 Award or Certificate in Horticulture: the next step up from Entry Level, covering a wider range of practical skills.
Level 2 Certificate in Horticulture: a more in-depth horticulture qualification that opens doors to skilled roles in grounds maintenance and gardening.
Functional Skills English and Maths: useful alongside any vocational qualification and often required for further study or employment.
