Course modules
Award
Work Safely
Recognising Trees and Plants
Watering Plants
Certificate
Effective Communication
Recognising Parts of a Plant
Harvesting Crops
Controlling Weeds
Edging Areas
Repairing Footpaths
Diploma
Maintaining Areas of Habitat
Planting Trees
Constructing Composters
Making Basket Arrangements
Entry requirements & additional information
Entry requirements
Students need to be 14 or 15 and have an interest in horticulture and gardening.
Successful interview.
Learning and assessment
A combination of theory and practical learning; with assessment through a completed portfolio of work.
Progression
Year 10 students who progress well may move onto the Entry 3 Certificate/Diploma in Skills for Working Life – Horticulture for Year 11.
Related Further Education courses.
Special requirements
Costs that are mandatory for the course:
£1080 per annum (school cost)
Equipment/Clothing Requirements:
Sensible outdoor clothing, waterproof trousers and coat, steel toe capped boots/wellingtons, gloves.


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