Free Level 1 Horticulture Course in Faversham. Classes run at Brogdale CIC Workplace, full-time during the day. This level 1 horticulture qualification is for people who already have some horticulture knowledge or experience. You'll be assessed on entry to make sure the course is the right fit. Learning is project-based, with six projects across the year that build on your existing skills. Projects include designing decorative features, planning plant sales, and growing produce. The course runs for 11 months.
Who this course is for
This course is for students who have come into the college with prior Horticulture learning and experience or who have progressed with us from a lower- level Horticulture course.
Entry requirements
Students will need to have some previous Horticulture knowledge. Students will be assessed upon entry to see whether they need any access arrangements to cope with the demands of a level 1 course.
What you will learn
You'll plan and design decorative garden features.
You'll develop practical growing and cultivation skills.
You'll learn how to prepare plants for sale to the public.
You'll build knowledge of fruit growing and the full growing cycle.
You'll develop personal and independent living skills through a structured personal development programme.
You'll gain experience working on real horticultural projects with employer involvement.
How you will learn
Learning is project-based and classroom-based, with six practical projects spread across the year. Each project builds on the last, working toward a finished product or garden feature. You'll take part in hands-on growing, design, and sales activities. Employers contribute to projects and support relevant work experience. You'll be assessed through your work on these projects throughout the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Brogdale CIC Workplace will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Gardener. Maintain and develop private or public gardens.
Groundsperson. Care for sports pitches, parks, or estates.
Nursery worker. Grow and sell plants in a commercial nursery.
Market garden assistant. Cultivate and sell fruit and vegetables.
Landscape labourer. Support landscaping teams on outdoor projects.
Garden centre assistant. Advise customers and care for stock.
What you could study next
Level 2 Award or Certificate in Horticulture. A natural next step to deepen your practical skills and take on more responsibility in a horticultural role.
Level 2 Diploma in Work-based Horticulture. Combines practical work experience with broader horticultural knowledge.
Level 3 Certificate in Horticulture. Suitable if you want to move into supervisory or specialist roles in the industry.
