Free Level 2 Horticulture Course in Ipswich. Classes run full-time at Suffolk New College Suffolk Rural. You'll study for one year, covering the practical and technical skills used in professional horticulture. The course covers plant science, soil management, garden maintenance, and the use of tools and machinery. You'll need four GCSEs at Grade 3 or above, including maths and/or English, or a Level 1 qualification with maths and/or English at Level 1.
Who this course is for
Please see view the course at http://www.suffolk.ac.uk/courses
Entry requirements
Four GCSEs at Grade 3 including maths and/or English, or a Level 1 qualification plus maths and/or English at Level 1.
What you will learn
You'll identify and care for a wide range of plants and trees.
You'll learn how soil types and conditions affect plant growth.
You'll carry out practical garden maintenance tasks including pruning, planting, and weeding.
You'll operate and maintain horticultural tools and machinery safely.
You'll apply health and safety practices in an outdoor working environment.
You'll understand pest, disease, and weed control methods.
You'll develop skills in garden design and layout principles.
How you will learn
You'll learn through a mix of classroom sessions and hands-on practical work. Assessment includes practical tasks, written assignments, and observations of your work in real horticultural settings. Attendance is full-time during the day across the academic year.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Suffolk New College Suffolk Rural 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 estates.
Landscape operative. Support landscaping projects for contractors.
Nursery worker. Grow and tend plants in a commercial nursery.
Parks and grounds maintenance worker. Work for local councils or trusts.
Garden centre assistant. Advise customers and care for stock plants.
What you could study next
Level 3 Diploma in Horticulture. Deepen your technical knowledge and move toward supervisory roles in grounds management or landscape design.
Level 3 Certificate in Horticulture (City and Guilds). A focused route for those wanting to specialise further.
Level 3 Diploma in Landscape and Horticulture. Broadens into design and project management for those aiming at senior roles in the industry.
