Level 1 Horticulture Course in London. Classes run at Capel Manor College Mottingham Campus, part-time during the day. The course runs over 4 weeks and covers practical seasonal gardening tasks, from planting and cultivation to tool use and plant identification. You'll work with an expert tutor and develop hands-on skills in managing a garden space. You must be aged 19 or over to enrol. These level 1 horticulture classes are a solid starting point for anyone looking to build practical skills in the garden.
Who this course is for
This course will allow you to develop skills and knowledge in a wide range of seasonal gardening tasks.
Entry requirements
You will need the following:
Willingness to learn new skills and to undertake practical tasks
Literacy skills for taking notes
You must be aged 19 and over to enrol on this course
What you will learn
You'll learn health and safety practices relevant to garden work.
You'll use and maintain a range of gardening tools.
You'll understand what cultivation means and how to carry it out.
You'll plant seasonal annuals and biennials.
You'll maintain a planted area through the seasons.
You'll practise propagation techniques suited to the time of year.
You'll identify a range of common plants.
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical, hands-on tasks in a garden setting, guided by a tutor. Learning is classroom and grounds based, with a focus on doing rather than just reading. You'll need basic literacy skills for taking notes during sessions. Assessment is based on your practical work and the skills you demonstrate throughout the course.
What you will need to bring
You'll need willingness to take on practical outdoor tasks and basic literacy skills for note-taking. Capel Manor College Mottingham Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Gardener: maintain private or community gardens
Garden centre assistant: support customers and tend plants
Grounds maintenance operative: care for parks and green spaces
Voluntary garden worker: gain experience in gardens and parks
Landscaping labourer: support landscaping teams on site
What you could study next
Level 1 Award in Land-based Studies (City and Guilds): a natural next step to broaden your horticulture qualification at the same level.
Level 2 Horticulture or Landscaping Qualification: moves you toward professional gardening roles and more skilled work.
Level 2 Fruit and Vegetable Gardening Course: specialist route if you want to focus on growing food.
Voluntary placement in a garden or park: builds practical experience alongside further study.
