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Landscape Gardening Diploma 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

Available start dates

Wednesday, 01 September 2027
Wigfield Farm

Course Summary

This hands-on course is ideal for students who enjoy working outdoors in all weather conditions. The course is split between our Wigfield Farm campus and the Construction Centre (‘The CUBE’) and focuses on real-world landscaping and horticultural projects, both domestic and commercial in scale.

Students will gain valuable experience through practical tasks and classroom-based learning, covering a wide range of landscape gardening skills. Throughout the course, you’ll develop the knowledge and techniques needed to succeed in the landscaping industry.

Course Details

You will learn how to:

Lay hard surfaces for external landscaping

Construct and maintain garden boundaries

Erect a variety of fencing styles

Build walls, pillars, and raised beds

Design and construct paved areas and other outdoor structures

This course is perfect for those looking to start a career in landscape gardening or move into further training within the horticulture or construction sectors.

How will it be delivered and assessed?

You will be assessed by practical assessments as well as written assignments.

Entry requirements

You will require a Level 1 in Horticulture/Land-based Studies or GCSE English Language, Maths and Science at Grade 2/3.

Equipment required

You will need steel capped boots, overalls, goggles and a hard hat.

Your next steps...

Set up own business.

Progress to Level 3 Landscaping with another provider.

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