Free Level 2 Horticulture Course in Ely. Classes run at Ely Community Centre, part-time during the day. You'll need a Level 1 Horticulture qualification and good English skills to join. Before you start, you'll complete a brief initial assessment so the course can be tailored to your needs. Over 4 months, you'll build on your existing horticultural knowledge and develop the practical skills to carry out horticultural work to a high standard. The course also develops transferable employability skills useful across the land-based sector.
Who this course is for
Our Horticulture Level 2 course, accredited by City and Guilds, is designed to enhance your existing abilities gained at level 1 and provide you with an extensive skill set to carry out horticultural practices at a high standard. This qualification not only equips you with the necessary knowledge and skills required to work in the sector, but also develops a range of transferable employability skills, empowering you to seize horticultural opportunities as you progress in your land-based learning journey.
Entry requirements
You need to hold a Level 1 Horticulture qualification and have good English skills. Prior to starting the course, you will be required to complete a brief initial assessment. This will help us understand your current starting point and allow us to tailor the course to meet your specific needs.
What you will learn
You'll develop practical techniques for carrying out horticultural tasks to a professional standard.
You'll learn how to maintain plants, soil, and growing environments.
You'll study the principles behind horticultural practices and how to apply them.
You'll build transferable employability skills relevant to the land-based sector.
You'll gain knowledge of tools, equipment, and safe working practices used in horticulture.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Ely Community Centre, combining taught content with hands-on practical activities. Assessment is carried out through a combination of practical tasks and knowledge-based work. Your initial assessment helps the centre understand your starting point and plan your learning accordingly.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Ely Community Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Gardener. Maintain private or public gardens and green spaces.
Groundskeeper. Care for sports pitches, parks, or estate grounds.
Landscape operative. Support landscaping projects and planting schemes.
Nursery worker. Grow and tend plants in a commercial nursery setting.
Parks and green spaces operative. Work for local councils maintaining public land.
Garden centre assistant. Advise customers and care for stock plants.
What you could study next
Level 3 Diploma in Horticulture. A natural next step if you want to move into supervisory or specialist roles in the sector.
Level 3 Award in Horticulture. A shorter qualification focusing on specific areas of horticultural practice.
Level 2 Functional Skills in English or Maths. Useful if you want to strengthen your core skills for further study or employment.
