Free Level 1 Horticulture Course in Cramlington. Classes run at Azure Charitable Enterprises, full-time during the day. There are no entry requirements, so you can start without any previous experience. Over 12 months, you'll build practical skills in horticulture and develop the knowledge employers look for in the industry. This free horticulture course for adults and school leavers covers the hands-on techniques used in everyday gardening and grounds work.
Who this course is for
This course is for young people who want to learn, develop and practice the skills required for employment and/or a career in the Horticulture industry.
Entry requirements
There are no entry requirements for this course.
What you will learn
You'll practise core practical horticulture skills used in everyday grounds and garden work.
You'll learn how to prepare and maintain soil and growing areas.
You'll develop skills in planting, growing, and caring for plants.
You'll learn how to use and maintain basic horticulture tools and equipment safely.
You'll understand health and safety practices relevant to horticulture work.
You'll build the knowledge and practical skills needed to work in the horticulture industry.
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical, hands-on activity in a classroom and outdoor setting. Assessment is based on your practical skills and knowledge, carried out as you work through the course. Your tutor will observe and assess you completing real horticulture tasks. There are no written exams.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Azure Charitable Enterprises will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Gardener. Maintain gardens, lawns, and planted areas.
Grounds maintenance operative. Keep parks, sports grounds, and public spaces tidy.
Nursery worker. Grow and care for plants in a commercial nursery.
Landscape labourer. Support landscaping teams on outdoor projects.
Cemetery and parks operative. Maintain local authority green spaces.
What you could study next
Level 2 Award or Certificate in Horticulture. Builds on Level 1 with more advanced practical and technical skills, and is recognised by employers for skilled horticulture roles.
Level 2 Diploma in Work-based Horticulture. A broader qualification covering a wider range of horticulture environments and job roles.
Level 2 Functional Skills in English and Maths. Useful alongside any horticulture qualification if you want to strengthen your core skills for employment.
