Free Level 2 Horticulture Course in Pulborough. Classes run at Brinsbury College, part-time during the day. This free horticulture course for adults runs over 34 weeks and covers the knowledge and practical skills needed to carry out routine horticultural tasks across a range of settings. No previous experience is needed. You'll study areas such as plant care, growing techniques, and working in outdoor environments. The course supports entry into professional gardening, landscaping, plant production, and garden retail.
Who this course is for
div This qualification has been designed to provide candidates with the breadth of horticultural knowledge and skills required to carry out routine tasks proficiently in a variety of contexts. It supports progression to employment within areas of the horticultural industries (such as professional gardening landscaping plant production and garden retail) as well as supporting learning in entry level roles in the early stages of a horticultural career. It is also designed to meet the needs of the amateur gardener. /div div It also provides candidates the opportunity of personal development including the changing of careers and engagement in their learning and offers an opportunity to develop transferable skills such as problem solving
Entry requirements
This course is suitable for beginners and there are no pre requisites for entry to this qualification just a keen interest in the subject.
What you will learn
You'll develop knowledge of plants, their growth requirements, and how to care for them.
You'll learn how to carry out routine horticultural tasks across different environments.
You'll practise skills relevant to professional gardening and landscaping work.
You'll explore plant production techniques and growing methods.
You'll build understanding of garden retail and the wider horticultural industry.
You'll learn how to work safely and effectively in outdoor and horticultural settings.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom sessions and practical, hands-on activities at Brinsbury College. Assessment is based on the skills and knowledge you demonstrate throughout the course. This includes practical tasks and written or oral assessments. Your progress will be reviewed as you work through the course content.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Brinsbury College 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.
Landscaping operative. Support landscaping projects and garden construction.
Nursery worker. Grow and tend plants in a commercial nursery setting.
Garden centre assistant. Advise customers and manage plant stock in retail.
Grounds maintenance operative. Keep outdoor areas tidy and well maintained.
What you could study next
Level 3 Diploma in Horticulture. A natural next step if you want to deepen your technical knowledge and take on more skilled roles in the industry.
Level 3 Certificate in Horticulture. Covers advanced plant science, garden design, and management, useful for supervisory or specialist positions.
Level 2 NVQ in Horticulture or Landscaping. A work-based qualification that demonstrates competence on the job, valued by employers in grounds maintenance and landscaping.
