Horticulture

Course Information

Introduction

The horticulture sector is made up of many diverse industries delivering the science, art, technology and business of ‘growing plants’. The careers within horticulture are varied and range from crop production (fruit, vegetables, flowers, trees & shrubs and glasshouse crops), to landscaping, garden design and sports turf.

Overview

This course is delivered at Temple Newsam Campus over 3 days per week.

Transport to Temple Newsam

There is a campus bus organised by the department, this departs at 8.40am from Leeds Bus Station and picks learners up at 4.30pm. The bus is payable onboard or termly, the cost is £5 per learner per week. Learners can book the bus when they have enrolled on a course with us. For learners on bursary they will be issued a free bus pass once their bursary application is assessed.

Who is this course for?

This course is for learners aged over 16, no previous knowledge or experience required just a passion and interest in plants.

Course units/modules

Modules are subject to change:

• Health and safety in land based industries
• Working in the horticulture industry
• Plant naming, identification, selection and science
• Preparation, maintenance and planting of plants
• Care, maintenance and use of tools, equipment and machinery
• Horticultural business practices
• Commercial gardening and landscaping

Benefits and skills

This course will give you the practical skills and theoretical knowledge to enter employment or progress onto further education in the horticulture sector.

Entry requirements

4 GCSE's at Grade 3 or above.

Available apprenticeships and progression options

Learners can progress onto further education or employment.

Assessment types

• Synoptic Assessment
• Exam
• Assignments