Level 1 Horticulture Course in Brighton. Classes run at One Garden Brighton, part-time during the day. The course runs over 5 weeks, making it manageable alongside other commitments. You'll cover a range of practical horticultural tasks, from plant identification and propagation to soil cultivation. These level 1 horticulture classes give you hands-on skills that can take you into further study or straight into work. City and Guilds Level 1 Award in Practical Horticulture Skills with certificate.
Who this course is for
Delivered at our British Horse Society Approved Centre, you will learn using excellent facilities and a diverse range of horses, giving you a valuable experience with different breeds, temperaments and management needs.
What you will learn
You'll identify a range of plants and understand their characteristics.
You'll practise plant propagation techniques.
You'll carry out soil cultivation tasks.
You'll develop practical skills used in everyday horticultural work.
You'll build knowledge of a variety of gardening and growing tasks.
How you will learn
This is a practically based course. You'll learn through hands-on tasks in a classroom and outdoor setting. Assessment is based on your practical work and the skills you demonstrate throughout the course. You'll be assessed by City and Guilds standards.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. One Garden Brighton will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Gardener: grounds maintenance, parks, and private gardens.
Garden centre assistant: plant care and customer advice.
Groundskeeper: maintaining sports pitches and outdoor spaces.
Landscape labourer: supporting landscaping and planting projects.
Nursery worker: growing and caring for plants commercially.
What you could study next
Level 2 Award or Certificate in Horticulture: builds on your practical skills and broadens your knowledge of plants and growing.
Level 2 Diploma in Horticulture: a fuller qualification suited to those aiming for skilled gardening or grounds maintenance roles.
Level 3 Horticulture qualification: for those looking to move into supervisory roles or specialist areas such as landscape design.
