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Horticulture & Landscaping
I want to be... plant breeder garden designer amenity gardener landscape contractor garden centre manager nursery grower
How do I get there?
Level E3
Skills for Working Life – Land and Plants
City & Guilds L1 Diploma in Practical Horticulture Skills
City & Guilds L2 Diploma in Practical Horticulture Skills
City & Guilds L3 Diploma in Horticulture
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Progress into degree level studies Progress into employment
We also offer apprenticeships in Greenkeeping and Sports Turf Management. To find out more go to page 182, see our Apprenticeship Guide or visit: www.oaklands.ac.uk/ apprenticeships
Skills for Working Life – Land and Plants City & Guilds L1 Diploma in Practical Horticulture Skills
Level Full Time E3 1 Year St Albans Full Time 1 Year St Albans
This course provides a great introduction to the horticulture industry as well as building on your personal and social development and preparation for work.
What do I need? No entry qualifications, other than a willingness to learn.
What will I learn? l Recognise parts of plants l Fill plant containers l Insert plant material l Control weeds in planted area l Edge up an amenity area
What can I do next? Progression into suitable employment or onto a Level 1 qualification.
Level 1
This course will suit you if you’re just starting out and want a good basic understanding of the horticulture industry
What do I need? No entry qualifications other than an interest in horticulture, landscaping or gardening.
What will I learn? l Machinery operations l Plant propagation l Maintaining planted areas l Plant identification
You will also be required to undertake a work placement.
What can I do next? This course can lead onto a L2 Diploma in Practical Horticulture Skills.
Horticulture students have access to excellent facilities, including a large glasshouse, polytunnels, plant nursery, walled garden and arboretum.
Level 2
Full Time 1 Year St Albans
The course is designed to develop practical skills and an understanding of horticulture practices to develop your career in various land based jobs.
What do I need? Three GCSEs at Grade 3/D or above or a relevant Level 1 qualification or some experience within the industry.
What will I learn? l Maintaining borders and pruning techniques l Planting and propagation skills l Industry nursery skills l Laying turf l Vegetable growing
What can I do next? You could progress into employment, into an apprenticeship or continue onto a Level 3 qualification in Horticulture.
City & Guilds L3 Diploma in Horticulture
Level 3
Full Time 1 Year St Albans
This course will allow you to develop the skills to be a more senior worker or manager working in gardening, landscaping or groundskeeping, or to prepare for higher-level training.
What do I need? Four GCSEs at Grade 4/C or above including Maths, English and Science or a Level 2 Diploma in Horticulture.
What will I learn? l Business management l Garden design l Horticultural machinery operations l Horticultural science l Identification of trees and shrubs l Landscape maintenance l Ornamental plant production l Turf management
What can I do next? You could enter into employment in garden centres, nurseries, golf courses, landscape companies and local councils in a wide range of jobs. Successful completion can also lead to progression into Higher Education.
For more information on our Horticulture courses, relevant careers and potential salaries, visit www.oaklands.ac.uk/horticulture
