Free Level 1 Horticulture Course in Sutton Coldfield. Classes run at Sutton Coldfield College, part-time during the day. The course runs for 5 weeks and fits around other commitments. You'll learn how to care for plants and shrubs, practise pruning and coppicing, and take part in community gardening projects. The course also supports your English and maths alongside the practical work. No formal qualifications are needed to start. Your skills are assessed at the beginning so the course is pitched at the right level for you.
Who this course is for
This course is perfect for anyone looking to build practical horticulture skills while improving their English and maths. You'll learn how to care for plants and shrubs, develop pruning and coppicing techniques, and get involved in local community gardening projects.
Entry requirements
No formal qualifications are required. Your skills will be assessed at the
start of the course to place you at the right level for
success.
What you will learn
You'll learn how to care for plants and shrubs
You'll develop pruning and coppicing techniques
You'll get involved in community gardening projects
You'll practise practical horticulture skills in a hands-on setting
You'll improve your English and maths alongside your horticulture work
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical, hands-on activities in a classroom and outdoor setting. Assessment is based on your practical work and skills rather than written exams. Your tutor will assess you as you work through the course. At the start, your skills are assessed so the teaching is matched to your level.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Sutton Coldfield College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Gardener: maintain gardens, parks, and green spaces
Groundskeeper: care for sports grounds and public areas
Garden centre assistant: advise customers and tend plants
Landscape labourer: support landscaping and planting projects
Community garden worker: run or support local growing projects
What you could study next
Level 2 Certificate in Horticulture: builds on Level 1 skills and opens more job roles in professional gardening and grounds maintenance.
Level 2 Diploma in Work-based Horticulture: a more in-depth qualification for those moving into paid horticulture work.
Functional Skills English and Maths Level 1 or 2: useful if you want to strengthen your English and maths alongside your horticulture studies.
