Horticulture (Skills for Working Life) Diploma Entry Level

Code  FOL1

This programme, based at Wigfield Farm, allows learners to gain practical experience of working in the Horticulture industry. With a mixture of hands on and classroom learning you will develop the skills and knowledge required to start your career within this industry. Areas of study include:

• Recognise plants, parts of plants and tools
• Prepare, plant, weed and water an area or container
• Maintain a fence 
• Harvest a crop 
• Edge up an amenity area 
• Construct a composter and shred waste vegetation

What can I do next?

Employment – This course can lead to assisted work in the Horticulture industry.

Education – You could progress to higher level qualifications with the College; we offer a Level 1 NVQ in Horticulture.