Level 1 Horticulture Course in Enfield. Classes run at Capel Manor College - Enfield Centre, part-time during the day. The course runs for 31 weeks, giving you time to build your knowledge and skills at a manageable pace. You'll cover practical gardening techniques across all seasons, from establishing borders and caring for trees and shrubs to sowing vegetables and flowers from seed. No previous experience is needed. You must be aged 19 or over to enrol.
Who this course is for
This course is ideal for building your gardening skills and confidence.
Entry requirements
There are no formal entry requirements for The Maintenance Gardener (Level 1) course. You do not need previous experience, just a willingness to learn. You may be asked to attend an interview to explore your interests, experience and ambitions. You must be aged 19 and over to enrol on this course.
What you will learn
You'll learn how to establish and maintain gardens and borders
You'll learn how to care for trees, shrubs and flowers
You'll learn how to sow vegetables and flowers from seed
You'll learn how to maintain gardens across all seasons
You'll learn how to use a range of gardening tools, equipment and machinery safely
You'll learn health and safety practices relevant to horticulture
You'll develop plant identification skills
You'll carry out practical work in college and other gardens
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical, hands-on sessions in the college gardens and other garden settings. Classes are classroom based and delivered part-time during the day. You may be asked to attend an interview before the course starts, so the centre can explore your interests and experience. Assessment is based on the practical skills and knowledge you develop throughout the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Capel Manor College - Enfield Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Maintenance gardener: entry-level role in private or public gardens
Grounds maintenance operative: keeping parks and green spaces maintained
Garden centre assistant: advising customers and caring for plants
Community garden volunteer or worker: supporting local growing projects
Landscaping labourer: supporting landscaping teams on site
Estate groundsperson: maintaining gardens and grounds for estates or schools
What you could study next
Level 2 Horticulture Course (Professional Gardener): the natural next step, deepening your practical skills for employment in the gardening industry.
Level 2 Hard Landscaping Course: if you want to move into design and construction of outdoor spaces.
Level 2 Fruit and Vegetable Growing Course: specialist training in food growing and kitchen garden management.
