Free Level 1 Horticulture Course in Iwade. Classes run at Craftworks College The Nook & Willowway, full-time during the day. This level 1 horticulture course is for learners who already have some horticulture knowledge or experience. You'll work through six hands-on projects across the year, building practical skills in growing, plant care, and garden design. Projects include designing decorative features and selling plants to the public. 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 grow and care for plants, including in a polytunnel.
You'll develop skills in cultivating fruits and vegetables.
You'll learn how to prepare and sell plants to the public.
You'll build practical knowledge of soil, tools, and seasonal growing.
You'll develop personal skills to support independence and working life.
How you will learn
Learning is project-based. You'll work through six practical projects across the year, each building on the last. Projects are hands-on and take place across different growing sites. Assessment is through the work you produce in each project. You'll also take part in external work experience with employers linked to the programme.
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. Maintain private or public gardens and green spaces.
Groundsperson. Care for sports pitches, parks, and estates.
Nursery worker. Grow and sell plants in a garden centre or nursery.
Parks operative. Support local authority parks and outdoor spaces.
Landscape labourer. Assist with planting and landscaping projects.
What you could study next
Level 2 Diploma in Horticulture. The natural next step, covering more advanced growing, plant science, and garden management. Craftworks College offers Level 2 provision at The Walled Garden site.
Level 2 Award or Certificate in Horticulture. A shorter qualification if you want to focus on a specific area such as pest control or plant propagation.
