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Level 2 Garden Design Course Online

Cost£1,132.00
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryOnline
Start4 Jan 2027
Awarding bodyGateway Qualifications awarding body
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About this course

Level 2 Garden Design Course. Study online at your own pace, fitting learning around your other commitments. The course runs over one year and is delivered by Capel Manor College.

You'll split your time between horticultural theory and drawing and design. Three specialist units cover the core skills of a garden designer, from understanding plants and landscapes to producing design drawings. Entry requires a minimum of two GCSEs at grade 5 or above, and confidence using a computer will help.

You'll finish with a Level 2 Certificate in Garden Design.

Who this course is for

This course will focus on drawing and design, and you will study three specialist units. You will spend half the day focusing on horticultural theory, with the other half focusing on drawing and design.

Entry requirements

Minimum of 2 GCSEs at grade 5 and above (A* to C). Level 1 Pass from one of the introductory courses and relevant prior learning or practical experience gained in a professional environment would be useful but is not a course requirement. A keen passion for and interest in garden design, landscapes and horticulture is a must. Confidence in the use of computers, the internet and standard office software will help you with this course.

What you will learn

  • You'll study horticultural theory, including plants, soils, and growing conditions.
  • You'll develop drawing skills used in professional garden design.
  • You'll learn how to plan and design garden layouts.
  • You'll explore landscape principles and how they shape design decisions.
  • You'll practise producing design drawings to a professional standard.
  • You'll build knowledge of materials, structures, and features used in gardens.

How you will learn

You'll study online through three specialist units, spending roughly equal time on horticultural theory and on drawing and design. Learning is self-paced, so you work through material at a speed that suits you. Assessment is based on the work you produce across the units. You may be required to attend an interview as part of the enrolment process.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Capel Manor College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Garden designer, creates planting and layout plans for private and commercial clients.
  • Gardener, maintains and develops gardens for households or organisations.
  • Landscaper, transforms outdoor spaces using plants, materials, and structures.
  • Grounds maintenance operative, keeps parks, estates, and public spaces in good order.
  • Horticultural technician, supports plant growing and landscape projects.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Extended Diploma in Garden and Landscape Design, a deeper qualification for those wanting to work professionally as a designer.
  • Level 3 Diploma in Horticulture, broadens your plant knowledge and opens roles in commercial growing and estate management.
  • Higher National Certificate in Horticulture or Landscape Design, a step toward degree-level study in the land-based sector.
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