Level 2 Horticulture Course in Doncaster for Young People with an EHCP
CostUsually funded by your local authority
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFlexible
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding body
For young people with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP), usually aged 16 to 25. Places are usually arranged through your local authority.
About this course
Free Level 2 Horticulture Course in Doncaster. Classes run at Doncaster Deaf Trust, daytime on a flexible schedule. You'll train across a 24-acre site that includes a large greenhouse, planting beds, orchards, and an award-winning show garden. The focus is on hands-on practical learning throughout the year. There are also opportunities to enter competitions and take part in community projects. This free horticulture course for adults takes one year to complete. You'll finish with the City and Guilds Certificate in Practical Horticulture Skills, a Level 2 horticulture qualification recognised by employers in the sector.
Who this course is for
Our 24-acre site, which encompasses a large greenhouse, planting beds, various orchards and an award-winning show garden, provides a unique environment where emphasis is on practical learning in real situations. Students have the opportunity to take part in major competitions and contribute to rewarding projects in the community.
What you will learn
You'll develop practical plant growing and cultivation skills across a range of growing environments.
You'll learn how to maintain and care for garden beds, orchards, and greenhouse plants.
You'll practise using and maintaining horticultural tools and equipment safely.
You'll understand soil types, plant health, and basic growing conditions.
You'll gain experience in garden design and presentation through the centre's show garden.
You'll build skills in planning and carrying out seasonal horticultural tasks.
How you will learn
Learning is practical and classroom-based, with most of your time spent working on the centre's 24-acre site. You'll be assessed through practical tasks and observations in real growing environments, alongside any written or portfolio work required by the City and Guilds specification. The centre will confirm the full assessment details at your initial interview.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Doncaster Deaf Trust will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Gardener: maintaining private or public gardens and green spaces
Groundsperson: caring for sports pitches, parks, and estates
Nursery worker: growing and selling plants in a garden centre or nursery
Landscape operative: supporting landscaping and planting projects
Greenkeeper: maintaining golf courses and sports turf
Parks and gardens operative: working for a local authority or heritage site
What you could study next
Level 3 Certificate or Diploma in Horticulture: deepen your knowledge of plant science, design, and management for supervisory or specialist roles.
Level 2 or Level 3 NVQ in Amenity Horticulture: a work-based qualification that can support progression into grounds maintenance or parks management.
RHS qualifications: the Royal Horticultural Society offers its own Level 2 and Level 3 awards that are well regarded by employers in the sector.
