Course modules
Year 1
Plant Knowledge
Creating Planted Areas
Maintaining Planted Areas
Plant Health
Productive Growing
Protected Growing
Ecological and Sustainable Plantings
Landscaping Materials
Entry requirements & additional information
Entry requirements
RHS Level 2 Practical Horticulture and / or RHS Level 2 Principles of Horticulture
Learning and assessment
Formative assessment by tutors.
Summative short answer tests.
Professional discussions.
Direct observation by RHS Assessors.
Progression
Foundation Degree in Horticulture.
Careers
Employment / volunteering in a range of horticultural settings including gardens, parks, private estates, community gardens and commercial settings.
Special requirements
Costs that are mandatory for the course:
This course is free for Liverpool City Region Residents.
Work experience
Learners will gain a variety of skills working in the Victorian Walled Garden at Croxteth Park.
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