Free Level 2 Horticulture Course in March. Classes run at The March Community Centre, part-time during the day, and the course takes around 4 months to complete. You'll need a Level 1 Horticulture qualification to join, and you'll complete a brief initial assessment before starting so the course can be tailored to your needs. This free horticulture course for adults builds on your existing skills and covers practical horticultural techniques to a high standard. It also develops transferable employability skills to help you move into work in the sector.
Who this course is for
Please note this course listing is for information only. By applying you are registering your interest, and a member of our customer support team will be in touch shortly to progress you to a full application. If you have any questions in the meantime, please contact us on 01353 613013 Our Horticulture Level 2 course, accredited by City and Guilds, is designed to enhance your existing abilities gained at level 1 and provide you with an extensive skill set to carry out horticultural practices at a high standard. This qualification not only equips you with the necessary knowledge and skills required to work in the sector, but also develops a range of transferable employability skills, empowering you to seize horticultural opportunities as you progress in your land-based learning journey.
Entry requirements
You need to hold a Level 1 Horticulture qualification and have good English skills. Prior to starting the course, you will be required to complete a brief initial assessment. This will help us understand your current starting point and allow us to tailor the course to meet your specific needs.
What you will learn
You'll carry out a range of practical horticultural tasks to a professional standard.
You'll develop knowledge of plants, soils, and growing conditions.
You'll learn how to maintain and manage outdoor spaces and gardens.
You'll apply safe working practices in a horticultural setting.
You'll build transferable employability skills relevant to land-based roles.
You'll extend the skills and knowledge gained at Level 1 Horticulture.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at The March Community Centre, combining practical skills with underpinning knowledge. Assessment is through City and Guilds methods, which include practical observations, assignments, and evidence of your work. Before you start, you'll complete a short initial assessment so the course can be matched to your current level.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. The March Community Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Gardener: maintain private or commercial gardens and green spaces.
Grounds maintenance operative: care for parks, sports grounds, and public areas.
Nursery worker: grow and tend plants in a commercial nursery setting.
Landscape operative: support landscaping projects and planting schemes.
Estate groundsperson: maintain the grounds of schools, hospitals, or estates.
Garden centre assistant: advise customers and care for plants in retail.
What you could study next
Level 3 Diploma in Horticulture: a natural next step if you want to take on more responsibility or move into supervisory roles in the sector.
Level 3 Certificate in Horticulture: covers more advanced plant knowledge and management skills.
Level 2 Award in Safe Use of Pesticides: a short qualification many employers in grounds maintenance and landscaping look for.
