Free Horticulture Course in Middleton-By-Wirksworth
CostFREE
Duration138 hours
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyRHS
About this course
Free RHS Horticulture Course in Middleton-By-Wirksworth. Classes run at Derbyshire Eco Centre, part-time during the day. The level 2 RHS horticulture qualification covers the practical and theoretical skills you need to work in horticulture and gardening. Classes run over 138 hours, so you can fit study around other commitments. You'll start with an initial assessment to confirm this is the right level for you. The centre will use it to plan your learning.
Who this course is for
Details not currently avalible
What you will learn
You'll develop knowledge of plants, including identification, growth, and care.
You'll learn how to prepare and maintain soil and growing environments.
You'll practise pruning, planting, and propagation techniques.
You'll understand pest, disease, and weed control in gardens and green spaces.
You'll learn how to use and maintain horticultural tools and equipment safely.
You'll explore sustainable and environmentally responsible gardening practices.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom sessions and practical, hands-on work at Derbyshire Eco Centre. Assessment is based on practical tasks and written or oral evidence gathered throughout the course. You'll build a portfolio of work that demonstrates your skills and knowledge. There are no formal written exams.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Derbyshire Eco Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Gardener: maintain private or public gardens and green spaces.
Groundsperson: care for sports pitches, parks, and outdoor facilities.
Landscape operative: support landscaping and planting projects.
Nursery worker: grow and care for plants in a commercial nursery.
Parks and grounds maintenance worker: keep public spaces well maintained.
Garden centre assistant: advise customers and care for stock plants.
What you could study next
Level 3 Certificate in Horticulture (RHS) - deepen your plant science and design knowledge for more senior roles.
Level 2 or Level 3 NVQ in Horticulture - a work-based qualification that can support career development in grounds maintenance or landscaping.
Level 3 Diploma in Landscape and Garden Design - if you want to move into design-focused work.
