Free Level 1 Garden Design Course in Beds. Classes run at Shuttleworth College, part-time during the day. The course takes around 3 months to complete, making it manageable alongside other commitments. You'll explore the principles behind garden design, from planning and layout to planting choices and how spaces work together. These garden design classes give you a grounding in the subject whether you're exploring it for the first time or building toward further study.
Who this course is for
Course Summary can be found on the course page of the website
Entry requirements
Entry requirements can be found on the course page of the website
What you will learn
You'll explore the principles of garden design and how they shape outdoor spaces.
You'll learn how to plan and lay out a garden design.
You'll study planting schemes and how to select plants for different conditions.
You'll develop skills in presenting and communicating design ideas.
You'll understand how to consider scale, proportion, and function in garden spaces.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Shuttleworth College. Teaching will cover design theory and practical planning work. Assessment is likely to include assignments and design projects that you complete during the course. Check the college website for full details of how you'll be assessed on this qualification.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Shuttleworth College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Garden designer assistant: support professional designers on client projects
Grounds maintenance operative: maintain gardens, parks, and green spaces
Landscape gardener: plan and create outdoor spaces for clients
Garden centre advisor: advise customers on plants and garden planning
Horticulture technician: practical plant and garden care in various settings
What you could study next
Level 2 Certificate or Diploma in Horticulture: broadens your practical plant knowledge and opens more roles in grounds and garden work.
Level 2 Award or Certificate in Garden Design: takes your design skills further and strengthens your portfolio.
Level 3 Diploma in Horticulture or Landscape and Garden Design: a step toward professional design or supervisory roles in the sector.
