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Free Level 1 Horticulture Course in Sheffield – The Sheffield College Hillsborough Campus – Part-time

CostFREE
Duration1 year
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 Sheffield. Classes run at The Sheffield College Hillsborough Campus, part-time during the day. The course takes one year to complete. You'll develop practical horticulture skills across a range of hands-on topics, building knowledge that applies directly to gardening and land-based work. Daytime classes make it easier to fit study around other commitments. You'll have an initial assessment to make sure this level 1 horticulture qualification is the right starting point 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 care for soil and prepare growing areas.
  • You'll identify common plants and understand their basic needs.
  • You'll use hand tools and equipment safely and correctly.
  • You'll learn basic techniques for pruning, weeding and watering.
  • You'll understand health and safety practices in horticultural settings.

How you will learn

You'll learn through practical, hands-on activities in a classroom and outdoor setting. Assessment is based on practical tasks and skills demonstrations. You may also complete short written or portfolio-based tasks to show your knowledge. Your tutor will guide you through each topic at a manageable pace across the year.

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: maintaining gardens, parks and green spaces
  • Grounds maintenance operative: keeping sports grounds and public areas
  • Nursery worker: growing and selling plants in a garden centre
  • Landscape labourer: supporting landscaping and planting projects
  • Cemetery or parks operative: caring for public green spaces

What you could study next

After this course, you could move on to a Level 2 Certificate or Diploma in Horticulture or Landscaping, which covers more advanced practical and technical skills. From there, a Level 3 qualification in Horticulture or Arboriculture opens routes into supervisory roles and specialist work. An Apprenticeship in Horticulture is another option if you want to earn while you learn.

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