Level 2 Horticulture Course in Ilkeston. Classes run at Derby College Broomfield Hall Campus, part-time during the day over 36 weeks. You'll need Maths and English at Level 1, plus a keen interest in horticulture, to join. The course covers plant identification, propagation, pruning, health, and garden maintenance. It builds the practical and theoretical knowledge that professional horticulture roles require. It also supports those already working in the sector who want to develop further.
Who this course is for
This qualification provides a route to employment in professional horticulture by assessing your knowledge of the principles underpinning horticultural practices. It also supports career development for those already working in the profession. In addition, it provides a foundation for further learning or training in the field of horticulture.
Entry requirements
You need a keen interest in horticulture plus Maths and English at Level 1.
What you will learn
You'll identify a wide range of plants by name and characteristics.
You'll establish plants in containers and open ground.
You'll propagate plants using professional techniques.
You'll identify and prevent threats to plant health.
You'll plan and carry out garden maintenance tasks.
You'll prune a range of plants using correct horticultural methods.
You'll develop knowledge of garden features and their upkeep.
How you will learn
Classes are delivered in person at Derby College Broomfield Hall Campus. Learning combines practical hands-on work with underpinning knowledge sessions. An interview is required before you start. Assessment is based on the skills and knowledge covered across the units, including plant identification, propagation, and care tasks carried out during the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Derby College Broomfield Hall Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Gardener: maintain private or public gardens and green spaces.
Groundsperson: care for sports pitches, parks, and estates.
Nursery worker: grow and tend plants in a commercial nursery.
Garden centre assistant: advise customers and care for stock.
Landscape operative: support landscaping and planting projects.
Horticultural technician: support specialist growing operations.
What you could study next
Level 3 Diploma in Horticulture: a deeper study of horticultural science and management, suited to those aiming for supervisory or specialist roles.
Level 3 Certificate in Garden Design: for those interested in the planning and design side of horticulture.
Level 3 Arboriculture qualifications: if you want to specialise in tree care and management.
