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Level 1 Horticulture Course in Lewes

Cost£755.00
Duration2 weeks
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
Start18 Jan 2027
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Level 1 Horticulture Course in Lewes. Classes run at Plumpton College, part-time during the day.

The course runs over two weeks and covers a range of practical horticultural tasks. You'll explore plant identification, plant propagation, and soil cultivation. Horticulture classes are hands-on, giving you direct experience of working with plants and outdoor spaces.

You'll finish with a City and Guilds Award in Practical Horticulture Skills.

Who this course is for

If being outside and working with plants is of interest to you then this course fits the bill. A practically based course to give you the opportunity to undertake and gain knowledge of a variety of horticultural tasks from plant identification and propagation to soil cultivation. Students will finish the course with all the skills necessary to move on in education or out into the world of work. To find out more, visit our website.

What you will learn

  • You'll identify a range of plants by name and characteristics.
  • You'll practise plant propagation techniques.
  • You'll learn soil cultivation methods.
  • You'll carry out practical horticultural tasks in an outdoor setting.
  • You'll develop the skills needed to move into entry-level gardening or grounds maintenance work.

How you will learn

Learning is practical and classroom based. You'll take part in hands-on tasks covering horticulture skills. Assessment is through practical activities that demonstrate your ability to carry out horticultural tasks. Plumpton College will confirm the specific assessment methods before you start.

What you will need to bring

Plumpton College will confirm what you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Gardener, maintains gardens and outdoor spaces for private or public clients.
  • Grounds maintenance operative, keeps parks, sports grounds, and public areas tidy.
  • Garden labourer, supports skilled gardeners with planting and upkeep tasks.
  • Nursery worker, helps grow and care for plants in a commercial nursery.

What you could study next

  • Level 2 Award or Certificate in Horticulture, builds on Level 1 skills and opens more job roles in grounds maintenance and gardening.
  • Level 2 Diploma in Horticulture, a broader qualification suited to those wanting to work more independently in the sector.
  • Level 3 Horticulture qualification, for those aiming toward supervisory or specialist roles.
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