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Free Level 2 Horticulture Course in Pulborough – Brinsbury College – Full-time

CostFREE
Duration34 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start14 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 2 Horticulture Course in Pulborough. Classes run full-time during the day at Brinsbury College. The course runs for 34 weeks and covers both practical and theory-based learning. You'll build knowledge of plants, growing techniques, and the wider environment. This level 2 horticulture qualification opens routes into gardening, conservation, horticulture therapy, and sustainability work.

Who this course is for

This practical and theory-based qualification equips learners with the fundamental and practical skills and knowledge to start a professional horticulture career or develop a personal interest/passion within Horticulture

Our Level 2 Diploma in Practical Horticulture Skills can lead to a variety of pathways or jobs, including work as a hands-on gardener, Horticulture therapist, conservation, or sustainability worker right through to a research scientist. These skills can offer potential for careers all over the world.

The range of skills that will be developed can include:

  • Plant science

Entry requirements

Level 2 Diploma in Practical Horticulture Skills targets people who have a love of the outdoors and nature and who have a willingness to learn about plants and the wider environment.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop practical skills in planting, growing, and maintaining plants and green spaces.
  • You'll learn how to identify a range of plants and understand their needs.
  • You'll study soil types, preparation, and cultivation techniques.
  • You'll explore pest, disease, and weed management in horticulture.
  • You'll gain knowledge of tools, machinery, and safe working practices.
  • You'll learn about sustainability and the environment in a horticultural context.

How you will learn

You'll learn through a mix of practical, hands-on sessions and classroom-based theory. Assessment is through a combination of practical tasks, observations, and written or portfolio work. You'll be assessed on your ability to apply skills in real growing and gardening environments as well as demonstrating your knowledge of horticultural principles.

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 gardens, parks, and green spaces
  • Grounds maintenance operative: care for sports grounds and public areas
  • Horticulture therapist: use plants and growing to support wellbeing
  • Conservation worker: protect and manage natural habitats
  • Sustainability officer (entry level): support environmental projects
  • Nursery worker: grow and care for plants in a commercial nursery
  • Landscape operative: assist with planting and landscaping projects

What you could study next

After completing this Course, you could progress to a Level 3 Diploma in Horticulture or a Level 3 Extended Diploma in Horticulture, which develops more advanced technical and management skills. You might also consider an Apprenticeship in Horticulture or Landscape Gardening to combine work experience with further study. Those interested in conservation could look at Level 3 qualifications in Environmental Conservation.

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