Free Horticulture Course Entry Level 3 in Smeeth, Ashford. Classes run at Craftworks College Muddy Wellies, full-time during the day. This entry level horticulture course runs for 11 months. You'll develop practical skills in plants, gardening, and the horticulture industry. It covers hands-on techniques alongside the knowledge you need to work in horticulture. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm that Entry Level 3 is the right starting point for you.
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 maintaining plants.
You'll learn how to care for soil and growing environments.
You'll identify common plants and understand their needs.
You'll practise basic gardening techniques used in everyday horticulture work.
You'll build knowledge of the horticulture industry and the roles within it.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions and practical, hands-on activities. Assessment is based on your practical work and the skills you demonstrate throughout the course. There are no written exams. Your progress is assessed as you work, so you can show what you've learned in a real and practical way.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Craftworks College Muddy Wellies will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Gardener. Maintain gardens, parks, and green spaces.
Grounds maintenance operative. Care for outdoor areas for councils or estates.
Garden centre assistant. Advise customers and care for plants in retail.
Nursery worker (horticulture). Grow and tend plants in a commercial nursery.
Landscaping labourer. Support landscaping teams on outdoor projects.
What you could study next
Level 1 Award or Certificate in Horticulture. The natural next step to build on your Entry Level 3 skills and take on more complex practical work.
Level 2 Certificate in Horticulture. A further step toward skilled gardening and grounds maintenance roles.
Functional Skills English and Maths. Useful alongside any horticulture qualification if you want to strengthen your core skills for work or further study.
