Practical Horticulture Skills

City and Guilds Certificate , Level 2
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“The tutors here, they are really interactive and they’re always there, even outside of lessons whenever you need something, we don’t go around calling everyone Sir or Miss, second names – we use first names for everything and there’s a more relaxed and friendly communication between the tutors and the students.”

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“Before I came to Leeds City College, I was in school, I was in such a bad way at school, skiving lessons all the time, teachers always on my case, getting kicked out numerous times almost. So I applied for here just hoping to get on a course, I got accepted – it was entry Level 3. Dave was my tutor and I couldn’t have asked for anyone better as a tutor, because he just helped me. He helped me with every regard, with Maths and English, workshop work, the theory side of the workshop work – telling me how everything is and showing me what’s what.”

Harrison

“Because I’ve got autism and I’d sometimes have trouble understanding things – because I need stuff breaking down into detail and explaining to me in a perfect way, in a much more understanding way, I have tutors that understand me a bit more.”

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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 allow learners to learn, develop and practise the skills required for employment and/or career progression within horticulture.

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:

  • Laying hard surfaces for external landscaping
  • Construct and maintain boundaries
  • Plant out container-grown plants
  • Care for a planted area
  • Train and prune fruit trees

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

The course is assessed through module theory assessments and practical tasks.

Course details

Duration: 1 year
Start Date: 14/09/2026
Fees (16-18): No fee
Study Type: Full time
Course Code: 89399-01

Employment Statistics

  • Managers and proprietors in agriculture and horticulture

    Average Salary
    £37,960
  • Horticultural trades

    Average Salary
    £24,440
  • Skilled metal, electrical and electronic trades supervisors

    Average Salary
    £41,600

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