About the course
If you are applying for a place on the 14-16 programme please ask school to request an admissions form from [email protected] This practical course is an ideal first step towards a career in Landscape garden design and Construction, it provides a basic introductory hands on approach and will involve designing and building a Show Garden in the Award Winning Myerscough Gardens. The course will involve hard and soft landscape skills, design and construction. Students will complete a Certificate Qualification in Year One and have the option of completing a Top Up Diploma qualification in Year Two. This programme provides an ideal first step for students considering post 16 study in Landscape, Horticulture and Construction as it covers basic skills from each of these disciplines. The course will be assessed using a variety of methods including practical observations, written assignments and one externally assessed test each academic year. Parents/Schools, please note when completing the application form you must use child's name and DOB but the parent/school email and telephone number. All official documents, interview and enrolment information will be emailed on the parent/school email provided and this could be anytime from the time of application through to September. If the email changes it is important you let us know. Failure to do so could lead to the application being withdrawn from the process.
Key Information
Location: Preston Campus
Course length: One Year
Start date: September 2024
Interested in taking this course? Click here to apply for this course online
Course Modules
Build a simple brick wall
Care for a planted area
Cultivate land by single digging or forking
Establish an even gradient or level between two fixed points
Introduction to garden design
Lay paving blocks on sand
Lay paving slabs
Lift, divide and plant herbaceous perennials
Maintain hand tools
Maintain paved areas
Maintain wooden structures with water-based preservative
Mix mortar or concrete
Plant flower bulbs for naturalisation or bedding
Plant selection
Practical skills for footpath and surfacing work
Entry requirements & additional information
Students need to be 14 or over and have functional English and Maths skills. Students should have some interest either as a hobby or potential career in the areas of Landscape, Construction or Horticulture.
The course is assessed through a combination of written and practical assessments.
Students who successfully complete the course may wish to study full time at Myerscough or at another college. Apprenticeships are also available through the College.
Sensible outdoor clothing is expected for practical work. Steel toe-cap boots/wellingtons are essential and overalls are recommended for practical sessions. Students should also have suitable waterproof clothing for wet weather.