Free Level 2 Horticulture Course in York. Classes run at Askham Bryan College one day per week, daytime, over 30 weeks. You'll study a mix of classroom learning and practical work, covering plant care, propagation, pruning, and garden features. This level 2 horticulture qualification suits adult learners who want to develop their horticultural skills at a manageable pace alongside other commitments. It also prepares you for more advanced horticulture study.
Who this course is for
For adult learners looking to develop their horticultural skills on a part time basis
What you will learn
You'll identify a range of plants by name and characteristics.
You'll learn how to establish plants in different growing conditions.
You'll practise plant propagation techniques.
You'll carry out plant care tasks to maintain healthy growth.
You'll apply pruning methods to a variety of plants.
You'll work with garden features and grassed areas.
You'll explore sustainability principles in horticultural practice.
How you will learn
You'll learn through a combination of classroom sessions and hands-on practical tasks. Classes run one day per week, Tuesday, Wednesday, or Friday, from 10am to 4pm. You'll build knowledge through theory and apply it directly through practical work at the York campus.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Askham Bryan 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.
Grounds maintenance operative: care for parks, sports grounds, and estates.
Nursery worker: grow and tend plants in a commercial nursery.
Garden centre assistant: advise customers and manage plant stock.
Landscape labourer: support landscaping and planting projects.
What you could study next
RHS Level 2 Certificate in the Principles of Plant Growth and Development: the companion qualification that completes the full RHS Level 2 Certificate.
Level 3 Horticulture qualifications: deepen your knowledge and open doors to supervisory or specialist roles in horticulture.
Apprenticeship in Horticulture or Landscape: combine work and study to build practical experience alongside a formal qualification.
