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Free Level 1 Horticulture Course in Smeeth, Ashford – Craftworks College Muddy Wellies

CostFREE
Duration11 months
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 1 Horticulture Course in Smeeth, Ashford. Classes run at Craftworks College Muddy Wellies, full-time during the day. This level 1 horticulture course is for learners who already have some horticulture knowledge or experience. You'll take part in six hands-on projects across the year, building skills in growing, cultivation, and plant sales. The rural setting at Muddy Wellies focuses on fruits and vegetables. The course runs over 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 cultivating fruits and vegetables.
  • You'll plan and design decorative garden features.
  • You'll learn how to prepare and sell plants to the public.
  • You'll build knowledge of year-round growing and cultivation methods.
  • You'll work on project-based tasks that reflect real horticulture work.
  • 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 over the year, each building on what you've learned before. Projects lead to a finished product or garden feature. You'll learn in a rural outdoor setting, with input from industry-experienced tutors. Employers are involved in projects and relevant work experience is available. On entry, you'll be assessed to make sure 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 Muddy Wellies will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Gardener: maintain gardens, parks, and green spaces
  • Groundsperson: care for sports pitches and outdoor areas
  • Nursery worker: grow and tend plants for sale
  • Garden centre assistant: advise customers and manage stock
  • Landscape labourer: support landscaping and planting projects
  • Allotment or community garden worker: grow produce for local schemes

What you could study next

A Level 2 horticulture qualification is the natural next step. The provider offers Level 2 provision at The Walled Garden site. A Level 2 Certificate or Diploma in Horticulture can open doors to more skilled roles in grounds maintenance, landscaping, or nursery work. From there, a Level 3 qualification in horticulture or garden design is an option for those looking to move into supervisory or specialist roles.

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