Free Level 1 Personal Development and Employability Skills Course in Enfield. Classes run at Capel Manor College - Enfield Centre, part-time during the day. This free personal development and employability skills course runs over one year and gives you a foundation for working in horticulture, countryside management, arboriculture, or agriculture. You'll develop the practical and personal skills employers in these sectors look for. To join, you'll need Entry Level 2 in English and Maths and a willingness to work outdoors.
Who this course is for
This course aims to provide you with a strong foundation for pursuing a career in Horticulture, Countryside, Arboriculture or Agriculture.
Entry requirements
You must be willing to work outdoors and take part in practical activities. An interest in working in Horticulture, Countryside, Arboriculture or Agriculture is a key requirement of this course. You must have achieved at least Entry Level 2 in English and Maths (the approximate equivalent of a Year 8 secondary school literacy and numeracy level). An application form will need to be submitted along with information relating to any special educational needs (for example an EHCP, reports from other
What you will learn
You'll develop personal skills that support you in the workplace.
You'll build employability skills valued by employers in horticulture and related sectors.
You'll take part in practical outdoor activities linked to horticulture, arboriculture, and countryside work.
You'll learn how to present yourself and communicate effectively in a work setting.
You'll explore different roles and career routes in horticulture, agriculture, and countryside management.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom sessions and practical outdoor activities at Capel Manor College - Enfield Centre. Assessment is based on the work you produce during the course, including assignments and practical tasks. You'll be assessed on your personal development and employability skills throughout the year.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Capel Manor College - Enfield Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start. You should be prepared to work outdoors and take part in practical activities, so suitable clothing and footwear may be required.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Gardener: maintain parks, gardens, and green spaces
Grounds maintenance operative: care for sports pitches and public grounds
Countryside ranger: support conservation and land management work
Nursery worker (horticulture): grow and tend plants in a commercial nursery
Agricultural worker: practical work on farms and rural estates
Arboricultural assistant: support tree care and management teams
What you could study next
Level 2 Certificate in Horticulture: a natural next step that deepens your practical and technical knowledge of plants and growing.
Level 2 Certificate in Work-based Horticulture: work-based training that builds on this foundation in a real horticulture setting.
Level 2 Award in Arboriculture: if tree work interests you, this takes your skills in a more specialist direction.
