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Barnsley College Open Day – Thursday 26 November 2026, 4.00pm – 7.00pm
November 26, 2026
16:00
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January 23, 2027
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Landscape Gardening Diploma Level 2 Full-time (FAGR)
Barnsley College
Church Street, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S70 2AX
Available start dates
Available start dates
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
Your next steps...
Set up own business.
Progress to Level 3 Landscaping with another provider.
Additional information
For more courses like this, check our courses page.