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Free Entry Level 3 Gardening Course in Rotherham

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Skills for Working Life Course in Rotherham. Classes run full-time during the day at Dearne Valley College. This entry level skills for working life course runs over one year and covers the practical and personal skills you need to move into work or further training. You'll build knowledge across areas including communication, working with others, and practical skills relevant to roles like gardening and grounds maintenance. It's a free skills for working life course for adults and school leavers who want a structured, supported start.

Who this course is for

The course is designed for entrants to roles in which they want to develop their skills, progression and/or career opportunities in this field or area. Please see the RNN Group course website for further information and advice.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop communication skills for the workplace.
  • You'll practise working as part of a team.
  • You'll learn how to follow instructions and manage tasks.
  • You'll explore practical skills linked to outdoor and grounds work.
  • You'll build awareness of health and safety in a work setting.
  • You'll develop personal organisation and time-keeping skills.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Dearne Valley College, with practical activities and group work throughout the course. Assessment is ongoing and includes portfolio evidence, practical tasks, and tutor observation. There are no formal written exams. Your progress is recorded as you complete each part of the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Dearne Valley College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Gardener: maintain gardens, parks, and green spaces
  • Grounds maintenance operative: care for outdoor areas and sports grounds
  • Caretaker: support the upkeep of buildings and outdoor sites
  • Warehouse operative: entry-level role in logistics and stock handling
  • Retail assistant: customer-facing work in shops and stores
  • Kitchen assistant: support food preparation in catering settings

What you could study next

After this entry level skills for working life course, you could move on to a Level 1 Award or Certificate in a specific vocational area such as horticulture, land-based studies, or employability. A City and Guilds Level 1 qualification in your chosen field would be a natural next step. You could also progress to Functional Skills English and Maths at Level 1 or Level 2 to strengthen your options for further training or employment.

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