Free Level 1 Horticulture Course in Ramsey. Classes run at Ramsey Walled Garden, part-time during the day. Before you start, you'll complete a brief initial assessment so the course can be tailored to your needs. Over 3 months, you'll build practical gardening and horticultural skills alongside transferable employability skills useful across the sector. This free horticulture course for adults covers the fundamental knowledge and techniques needed to work in gardening and horticulture.
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 skills in core horticultural tasks such as planting, pruning, and soil preparation.
You'll learn how to identify common plants, weeds, and pests.
You'll understand the principles of plant growth and the conditions plants need to thrive.
You'll practise safe use of hand tools and basic garden equipment.
You'll build knowledge of sustainable and environmentally responsible gardening practices.
You'll develop employability skills relevant to working in the gardening and horticulture sector.
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical, hands-on sessions at Ramsey Walled Garden. Classes are classroom based and delivered part-time during the day. Assessment is carried out through practical tasks and observations that demonstrate your skills and knowledge. Your initial assessment helps the centre plan your learning from the start.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Ramsey Walled Garden 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 pitches and public grounds
Garden centre assistant: advise customers and tend to plants
Landscape labourer: support landscaping and planting projects
Horticultural worker: seasonal growing and plant production work
Cemetery and parks operative: maintain public green spaces
What you could study next
Level 2 Award or Certificate in Horticulture: the natural next step, covering more advanced practical and technical skills for those looking to develop further in the sector.
Level 2 Certificate in Practical Horticulture Skills (City and Guilds): builds on Level 1 and strengthens your horticulture qualification for employment.
Level 3 qualifications in Horticulture or Landscape and Horticulture: suitable if you want to move into supervisory or specialist roles.
