Free Horticulture Course Entry Level 3 in Iwade. Classes run at Craftworks College The Nook & Willowway, full-time during the day. This entry level horticulture course runs for 11 months and covers plants, gardening, and the horticulture industry. You'll build practical skills through hands-on learning alongside English and maths. An initial assessment helps make sure the course is the right level for you. Completing the course earns you the Entry Level Award in Practical Horticulture Skills.
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 identify common plants and understand their needs.
You'll practise basic gardening tasks such as planting, pruning, and soil preparation.
You'll explore how the horticulture industry works.
You'll develop transferable skills in English and maths alongside your horticulture learning.
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 and knowledge you build throughout the course. The centre will confirm the specific assessment methods before you start.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Craftworks College The Nook & Willowway 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.
Garden centre assistant: helping 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
Level 1 Award or Certificate in Horticulture: a natural next step to build on your entry level horticulture qualification and develop more detailed practical knowledge.
Level 2 Certificate in Horticulture: moves you toward skilled gardening and grounds maintenance roles.
Level 1 Functional Skills in English and Maths: supports further study and employment if you want to strengthen these alongside your horticulture classes.
