Free Level 2 Horticulture Course in Middlesbrough. Classes run at Askham Bryan College Middlesbrough Campus, full-time during the day. The course takes one year and covers the practical and scientific foundations of working with plants in gardens, parks, and sports grounds. You'll study plant identification, establishment and maintenance, health and safety, machinery, turf care, and horticultural science. Learning combines classroom sessions with hands-on practical work. Entry typically requires four GCSEs at grade 3 or above, including Maths and English, or a suitable Level 1 vocational qualification with Level 1 Maths and English.
Who this course is for
For those looking for an entry level course in Horticulture
What you will learn
You'll identify a range of plants and understand their growing requirements.
You'll learn how to establish and maintain plants in outdoor settings.
You'll apply health and safety practices in a horticulture workplace.
You'll use and care for horticultural machinery, including turf care equipment.
You'll study the science behind plant growth and why plants thrive or fail.
You'll develop practical skills for maintaining parks, gardens, and sports pitches.
You'll explore business principles relevant to working in the horticulture industry.
How you will learn
The course combines classroom lectures and theory sessions with practical hands-on work. You'll be assessed through a written exam and a synoptic assessment, which is a multi-part simulated business exercise covering the skills and knowledge from across the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Askham Bryan College Middlesbrough Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Gardener: maintaining domestic and commercial gardens
Groundsperson: caring for parks, sports pitches, and public spaces
Parks operative: working for local councils on green spaces
Nursery worker: growing and selling plants in a commercial nursery
Landscape operative: supporting landscaping and planting projects
Greenkeeper: maintaining golf courses and sports turf
What you could study next
Level 3 Diploma in Horticulture: the natural next step for those wanting to deepen their knowledge and take on more skilled roles in the industry.
Level 3 Extended Diploma in Horticulture: a broader qualification covering specialist areas such as landscape design or arboriculture.
Apprenticeship in Horticulture or Landscaping: combine work and study to build practical experience alongside a recognised qualification.
