Free Level 2 Horticulture Course in Lincoln. Classes run at Hill Holt Wood, full-time during the day. This free horticulture course is funded by the ESFA for learners aged 16 to 19 years old, and up to 24 years old with an Education, Health and Care Plan. Entry requires a Level 1 Horticulture qualification. The course runs over 35 weeks and covers land management, plant identification, and landscaping skills. You'll work toward a level 2 horticulture qualification awarded by AIM Qualifications.
Who this course is for
Level 2 Landscaping
Entry requirements
Level 1 Horticulture
What you will learn
You'll identify and establish a range of plants and vegetation.
You'll carry out land management tasks including woodland and conservation work.
You'll construct fences and build natural habitats.
You'll use industry equipment including strimmers and lawn mowers safely.
You'll apply landscaping techniques used in professional horticulture settings.
You'll develop knowledge of local conservation practices and environmental stewardship.
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical, hands-on activity based on live projects at the woodland site and in the local area. Classes are classroom-based and daytime, full-time over 35 weeks. Assessment is through coursework, practical tasks, and observation of your skills in real working conditions. Small group settings of up to 10 learners mean you get close support throughout.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Hill Holt Wood will confirm anything else you need before you start. Free PPE is provided as part of the programme.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Groundskeeper, maintaining parks, sports grounds, and green spaces.
Garden labourer, supporting landscaping and planting projects.
Conservation worker, carrying out habitat and woodland management.
Landscape operative, working on fencing, planting, and site clearance.
Nursery worker, growing and caring for plants in a commercial nursery.
Grounds maintenance operative, keeping outdoor spaces tidy and well-managed.
What you could study next
Level 3 Diploma in Horticulture or Landscape and Garden Design, for those wanting to move into supervisory or specialist roles.
Level 2 or Level 3 NVQ in Amenity Horticulture, which supports progression toward professional grounds maintenance work.
Functional Skills Maths and English at Level 2, if you want to meet entry requirements for further study or apprenticeships in the sector.
