Free Level 1 Horticulture Course in Sheffield. Classes run at The Sheffield College Hillsborough Campus, full-time during the day. The course takes one year to complete. You'll develop practical horticulture skills, covering the core knowledge and hands-on techniques used in gardening and grounds work. This level 1 horticulture qualification is a solid starting point if you want to move into outdoor work. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm the course is the right level for you.
Who this course is for
The Sheffield College is a thriving further education college situated in Sheffield, South Yorkshire. We have 4 main campuses across the city, including our City Campus, Hillsborough Campus, Olive Grove Campus and Peaks Campus. We offer a wide range of Apprenticeships, vocational courses, A Levels, professional courses and university level courses. Please go to our website www.sheffcol.ac.uk for full details.
Entry requirements
Please check our website for the most up-to-date entry requirement for this course.
What you will learn
You'll develop practical skills in planting, growing, and maintaining plants.
You'll learn how to prepare and care for soil and growing areas.
You'll practise using and maintaining basic horticultural tools and equipment.
You'll explore how to identify common plants and understand their needs.
You'll learn safe working practices relevant to horticulture and outdoor environments.
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical, hands-on activities in a classroom and outdoor setting. Assessment is based on your practical performance and skills demonstration. You may also complete short written or portfolio tasks to show your understanding. The centre will confirm the full details of how you'll be assessed before you start.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. The Sheffield College Hillsborough Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Gardener. Maintain gardens, parks, and outdoor spaces.
Grounds maintenance operative. Care for sports grounds and public areas.
Nursery worker. Grow and tend plants in a commercial nursery.
Garden centre assistant. Advise customers and care for stock plants.
Landscape labourer. Support landscaping teams on outdoor projects.
What you could study next
Level 2 Certificate in Horticulture. Builds on your Level 1 skills and opens doors to more skilled gardening roles.
Level 2 Diploma in Work-based Horticulture. A practical, work-based route toward employment in grounds maintenance or landscaping.
Level 3 Diploma in Horticulture. For those aiming toward supervisory or specialist roles in horticulture.
