About the course
The Horticulture Routes to Employment is designed to meet the needs of those who already hold a horticultural qualification or have experience of working in the horticulture industry. A series of certificates to practice 'tickets' are included alongside opportunities to practice horticultural skills to achieve and maintain the standards expected in employment.
Key Information
Location: Liverpool Campus
Course length: One Year (35 weeks)
Start date: September 2025
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Course Modules
City and Guilds Level 2 Award in the Safe Application of Pesticides using Pedestrian Hand Held Equipment
City and Guilds Level 2 Award in the Safe Use of a Manually Fed Wood Chipper
City and Guilds Level 2 Award in the Safe Use of Brush Cutters and Trimmers
City and Guilds Level 2 Award in the Safe Use of Pedestrian Controlled Mowers
City and Guilds Level 2 Award in the Safe use of Pesticides (PA1)
City and Guilds Level 2 Award in the Safe Use of Ride On Mowers
Work Experience / Enrichment
Entry requirements & additional information
Level 2 Horticulture or experience of working in industry.
Students gain practical skills and experience in the Walled Garden at Croxteth Park. Each of the course components includes a separate practical assessment.
Level 3 Horticulture or apprenticeships.
Students require steel toe capped boots / wellingtons and sensible outdoor clothing (including waterproofs). Approx �150 The Horticulture Routes to Employment programme is free for students aged 16 - 18 and Liverpool City Region residents aged 19 or over (Subject to eligibility).
Costs that are optional for the course: Some students prefer to use their own secateurs.