Horticulture - Landscaping

Leaflet Information

Leaflet number:

6751

Course instance ID:

566114566115

Course code:

CR24412-01

Learning AIM code:

60110703

Awarding body:

City and Guilds of London Institute (CG)

Qualification type:

BTEC Extended Certificate

Level:

Subject area:

Floristry and Horticulture

Location:

Northenden Campus

How long is the course and when will it be taught?

2 short days

Learning AIM title

Diploma in Practical Horticulture Skills (QCF)

What's the Horticulture - Landscaping course about?

This level will suit you if you've developed a real interest in Horticulture and landscaping and want to either progress into work, progress from Level 1 to other related horticulture qualifications, or if you have a passion for learning more about horticulture and developing your skills and knowledge further.

You will study the following areas:
-Principles and application of plant categories and their specific purposes.
-Develop further skills from Level 1
-Laying hard surfaces for external landscaping
-Construct & maintain boundaries (Fencing)
-Build Garden walls & pillars
-Soil science texture & condition
-Establish & maintenance of planted areas
-Analyse soil & prepare ground for planting
-Identify plants by botanical names
-Plant propagation
-Applying fertilizers

For this qualification there will be one assignment for each of the five units studied.

What will I be able to do after I've completed this course?

On completion of this qualification learners may progress into employment or to the City & Guilds Level 2 Diploma in Horticulture or the City & Guilds Level 3 Certificate, Subsidiary Diploma, Diploma and Extended Diploma in Horticulture.

What qualifications or experience do I need to do this course?

Level 1 in Horticulture or 2 years experience in the industry and the ability to work outdoors and be able to handle plant material and construction materials. You will also need to have numeracy & literacy skills at Level 1 or equivalent.

Which qualification will I be awarded if I successfully complete the Horticulture - Landscaping course?

You will be awarded the City and Guilds (Land Based Services) Diploma in Practical Horticulture Skills Level 2

Segment(s)

Adults

Attendance

Part time (day)

From/to dates

Mon, 21/09/2015 - Sat, 02/07/2016

Length

Units of length

Year(s)

Adult category

Change direction

Source of funding

ALR

Course length

1 Year(s)

Weeks per year

Hours per week

As the definition of full time and part time can vary from course to course, please check with the tutor as to the exact number of hours study each week this course will entail.