Free Level 2 Horticulture Course in Sheffield. Classes run full-time during the day at The Sheffield College Hillsborough Campus. This one-year horticulture course covers practical skills in plant care, growing, and garden maintenance. You'll develop hands-on knowledge that employers in horticulture and grounds maintenance look for. The level 2 horticulture qualification is awarded by City and Guilds, a name many employers in the sector recognise. Entry requirements are assessed individually, so check with the centre for current details.
Who this course is for
The Sheffield College is a thriving further education college situated in Sheffield, South Yorkshire. We have 4 main campuses across the city, including our City Campus, Hillsborough Campus, Olive Grove Campus and Peaks Campus. We offer a wide range of Apprenticeships, vocational courses, A Levels, professional courses and university level courses. Please go to our website www.sheffcol.ac.uk for full details.
Entry requirements
Please check our website for the most up-to-date entry requirement for this course.
What you will learn
You'll develop practical plant care and cultivation skills
You'll learn how to maintain garden beds, borders, and planted areas
You'll study soil types, plant health, and growing conditions
You'll practise using and maintaining horticultural tools and equipment
You'll learn about seasonal tasks and how to plan garden work
You'll understand basic principles of sustainable and safe working practices outdoors
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom sessions and practical, hands-on activities. Assessment is based on practical tasks and skills demonstrations, allowing you to show what you can do in real working conditions. Your progress will be assessed against the City and Guilds standards for the Award in Practical Horticulture Skills.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. The Sheffield College Hillsborough Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Gardener: maintaining private or public gardens and green spaces
Grounds maintenance operative: keeping parks, sports grounds, and estates
Nursery worker: growing and caring for plants in a commercial nursery
Landscape labourer: supporting landscaping and planting projects
Cemetery and parks operative: maintaining local authority green spaces
Garden centre assistant: advising customers and caring for stock plants
What you could study next
Level 2 Certificate or Diploma in Horticulture: broader study of horticulture principles and practice, useful for roles with more responsibility.
Level 3 Diploma in Horticulture: a deeper qualification for those wanting to move into supervisory or specialist roles in grounds management or landscape design.
Horticulture Apprenticeship: combine work and study to gain on-the-job experience alongside a recognised qualification.
