Horticulture (Professional Gardening) Level 2 Full-time (FAGR)

Barnsley College

Church Street, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S70 2AX

Other Regulated/Accredited Qualification

Level 2

Agriculture, Horticulture and Animal Care

Available start dates

Thursday, 02 September 2027

Wigfield Farm

1 Year(s)

Full time

Daytime/working hours

Course Summary

Plants are awesome! They give us oxygen, food, and look amazing. Imagine working with plants every day—gardening and horticulture can be your career!

You’ll learn about planting, pruning, and designing gardens. Whether it’s for big estates or your own clients, you’ll make the world greener and more beautiful.

Course Details

Course highlights include:

Understand the importance of plants in our lives

Planting, pruning and garden design

Practical skills in plant care and tools

Careers in gardening and horticulture

How will it be delivered and assessed?

You will be assessed by a series of assignments. There is no formal end examination.

Entry requirements

Four GCSEs at grade 3 or above including English Language OR a Level 1 Land Based or Horticulture Certificate

Acceptance onto the programme is also subject to an interview.

If you don’t currently meet these entry requirements, you may be able to study our Level 1 Land Based course.

Equipment required

You will be required to wear a standard uniform and also personal protection equipment for practical work, in the form of steel toe capped boots and overalls. You will also be required in addition to wear ear defenders, visor or eye protection as required when using machinery.

Your next steps...

Employment: Landscaper, Grounds person, Garden centre assistant, Gardener

Education: You can progress onto an apprenticeship or into work

Additional information

https://www.barnsley.ac.uk/course/horticulture-professional-gardening-level-2-full-time

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