Free Entry Level 3 Horticulture Course in Iwade – Craftworks College The Nook & Willowway

CostFREE
Duration11 months
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyABC awarding body

About this course

Free Horticulture Course Entry Level 3 in Iwade. Classes run at Craftworks College The Nook and Willowway, full-time during the day. This entry level horticulture course runs for 11 months and covers practical skills in plants, gardening, and the horticulture industry. It combines hands-on learning with English and maths support. Free horticulture classes like these are a solid starting point if you want to work in gardens, parks, or green spaces.

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 planting, growing, and caring for plants.
  • You'll learn how to maintain garden areas and green spaces.
  • You'll explore the basics of the horticulture industry.
  • You'll practise safe use of tools and equipment.
  • You'll build transferable skills in English and maths alongside your horticulture work.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions and practical, project-based activities. Learning is personalised to your needs and goals. Assessment is ongoing and linked to the practical skills you develop throughout the course. The centre will carry out an initial assessment to make sure this is the right level for you and to plan your learning.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Craftworks College The Nook and Willowway will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Gardener: maintaining gardens, parks, and outdoor spaces
  • Grounds maintenance operative: keeping sports grounds and public areas tidy
  • Garden centre assistant: advising customers and caring for plants
  • Nursery worker (horticulture): growing and tending plants in a nursery
  • Landscape labourer: supporting landscaping and planting projects

What you could study next

After completing this Entry Level 3 Award, you could move on to a Level 1 Award or Certificate in Horticulture to build more detailed knowledge and practical skills. From there, a Level 2 Certificate or Diploma in Horticulture or Landscape and Horticulture Operations would take you further toward skilled roles in grounds maintenance, landscaping, or garden design.

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