Free Level 1 Horticulture Course in Iwade. Classes run at Craftworks College The Nook & Willowway, full-time during the day. This horticulture course is designed 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, garden design, and plant care. Projects include designing a decorative feature and selling plants to the public. The course typically takes 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 develop practical growing skills, including working with a polytunnel and traditional kitchen garden.
You'll plan and design a decorative garden feature.
You'll prepare for and take part in selling plants to the public.
You'll build on prior horticulture knowledge through six structured projects.
You'll develop personal skills to support independence and community involvement.
How you will learn
Learning is project-based. You'll work through six projects across the year, each building on the last and working toward a finished product or garden feature. Classes are classroom and site-based, with practical work at The Nook and its polytunnel. Employers linked to the programme get involved in projects and can support work experience. You'll be assessed on entry to confirm the Level 1 course is the right fit and to identify any support you may need.
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: maintaining private or public gardens and green spaces
Groundskeeper: caring for sports grounds, parks, or estates
Nursery worker: growing and selling plants in a garden centre or nursery
Parks operative: supporting local authority parks and open spaces
Horticultural labourer: practical growing and planting work on sites
What you could study next
Level 2 Horticulture qualification: the natural next step, building on your Level 1 skills for more skilled gardening and grounds work roles.
Level 2 Award or Certificate in Practical Horticulture Skills (City and Guilds): develops your knowledge further and strengthens your options with employers in the sector.
Level 2 Diploma in Horticulture: a broader qualification covering a wider range of horticultural techniques and settings.
