Free Level 2 Horticulture Course in Faversham. Classes run full-time at Craftworks College Walled Garden, a Victorian and Georgian walled garden setting. The course runs over 11 months and is built around six hands-on projects that develop through the year. You'll design decorative features, plan and launch projects, and sell plants to the public. You'll need some previous horticulture knowledge to join. An assessment at entry confirms whether any additional support is needed. This is a City and Guilds horticulture qualification, giving you a recognised level 2 horticulture certificate to show employers.
Who this course is for
This course is for students who have come into the college with prior Horticulture learning and experience or who have progressed with us from a lower- level Horticulture course.
Entry requirements
Students will need to have some previous Horticulture knowledge. Students will be assessed upon entry to see whether they need any access arrangements to cope with the demands of a level 2 course.
What you will learn
You'll plan and design decorative garden features.
You'll grow and cultivate plants across different settings and seasons.
You'll develop skills in selling plants and engaging with the public.
You'll build practical knowledge of traditional walled garden techniques.
You'll learn how to plan and launch a horticulture project from start to finish.
You'll develop personal and professional skills to support independent working.
How you will learn
Learning is project-based. You'll work through six projects across the year, each building on skills and knowledge from the last. Projects lead to a finished product or feature. You'll work in the walled garden, gaining hands-on experience alongside input from industry professionals. Employers linked to the programme get involved in projects and can offer relevant work experience. Assessment is based on your work through these projects.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Craftworks College Walled Garden will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Gardener. Maintain private or public gardens and green spaces.
Groundsperson. Care for sports pitches, parks, and outdoor facilities.
Nursery worker. Grow and sell plants in a commercial nursery setting.
Landscape operative. Support landscaping projects and planting schemes.
Parks and gardens assistant. Work for local councils or heritage sites.
Market garden worker. Grow fruit and vegetables for sale.
What you could study next
Level 3 Diploma in Horticulture. Deepen your knowledge and move into supervisory or specialist roles in the industry.
Level 3 Award in Horticulture. A shorter qualification focusing on specific areas such as plant science or garden design.
Apprenticeship in Horticulture or Landscape Gardening. Earn while you learn and work toward a full trade qualification with an employer.
