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Level 3 Horticulture Course in Leeds

Cost£4,425
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start14 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body

£4,425. Advanced Learner Loan available. Contact Luminate Education Group for more info.

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About this course

Level 3 Horticulture Course in Leeds. Classes run at Temple Newsam Home Farm, full-time during the day. It's free for some learners, and fees may apply for others. If you're 19 or over, a Learner Loan may be available to help with costs. This level 3 horticulture qualification covers the skills and knowledge needed to work and progress in the horticulture sector. A Level 2 in horticulture is an advantage but not essential. The course runs over one year.

Who this course is for

This course is for 19+ learners that want to study alongside working full time.

The course allows learners to learn, develop and practise the skills required for employment and/or career progression in the horticulture sector.

Entry requirements

Successful completion of a level 2 in horticulture is an advantage but not essential.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop practical horticulture skills used in professional settings.
  • You'll learn how to maintain and manage plants, soil, and growing environments.
  • You'll study pest, disease, and weed control methods.
  • You'll build knowledge of sustainable and environmentally responsible horticultural practice.
  • You'll learn how to plan and carry out horticultural tasks safely.
  • You'll develop skills in landscape maintenance and garden management.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Temple Newsam Home Farm, combining theory with hands-on practical work. Assessment is work-based, reflecting real horticultural tasks and environments. You'll build a portfolio of evidence to demonstrate your skills and knowledge across the qualification.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Temple Newsam Home Farm will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Groundskeeper: maintaining parks, sports grounds, and green spaces
  • Gardener: working in private or public gardens
  • Landscape operative: carrying out planting and maintenance on landscaping projects
  • Nursery worker: growing and caring for plants in a commercial nursery
  • Parks and gardens supervisor: overseeing a team in public green spaces
  • Estate grounds worker: maintaining the grounds of large private or public estates

What you could study next

  • Level 4 Award in Horticulture: deepen your technical knowledge and move into supervisory or specialist roles.
  • Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Horticulture: a work-based NVQ that strengthens your professional credentials with employers.
  • Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Horticulture or Landscape Management: a higher-level route if you want to move into management or design.
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