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Free Level 1 Horticulture Course in Wisbech

CostFREE
Duration3 months
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 1 Horticulture Course in Wisbech. Classes run at People and Animals, part-time during the day. You'll have a brief initial assessment before you start, so the course can be tailored to your needs. The course runs over 3 months and covers the practical skills and underpinning knowledge needed for work in the gardening and horticulture sector. It also builds transferable employability skills alongside the hands-on horticulture classes.

Who this course is for

Our Horticulture Level 1 course is an accredited program specifically designed to provide you with the fundamental skills and knowledge necessary for success in the Gardening and Horticulture sector. Building upon your existing gardening and horticultural abilities gained from the introduction to horticulture course, this qualification will equip you with essential underpinning knowledge and skills specific to the sector, as well as a range of transferable employability skills. By undertaking this course, you will not only enhance your gardening expertise, but also lay a solid foundation for further learning and future employment opportunities within the land-based or related sectors.

Entry requirements

Prior to starting the course, you will be required to complete a brief initial assessment. This will help us understand your current starting point and allow us to tailor the course to meet your specific needs

What you will learn

  • You'll develop practical gardening and horticulture skills used in the sector.
  • You'll build underpinning knowledge of plants, growing conditions, and horticultural practices.
  • You'll learn how to care for and maintain outdoor growing spaces.
  • You'll develop transferable employability skills relevant to the horticulture sector.
  • You'll understand health and safety practices in a horticulture setting.

How you will learn

You'll attend classroom-based sessions at People and Animals during the day. Learning is hands-on and practical, supported by tutor-led instruction. Before the course begins, you'll complete a short initial assessment. This helps the centre understand your starting point and plan your learning accordingly. Assessment is based on the practical skills and knowledge you demonstrate during the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. People and Animals will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Gardener: maintain gardens, parks, and green spaces
  • Grounds maintenance operative: care for sports grounds and public areas
  • Garden centre assistant: support customers and care for plants
  • Horticultural labourer: practical growing and planting work
  • Landscape gardener assistant: support landscaping and planting projects

What you could study next

After this level 1 horticulture qualification, you could move on to a Level 2 Award or Certificate in Horticulture, which goes deeper into plant science, soil management, and practical techniques. From there, a Level 3 qualification in Horticulture or Landscape and Horticulture opens doors to supervisory and specialist roles. Some learners also progress into apprenticeships in horticulture or grounds maintenance.

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