Our students can go into these careers
The horticulture industry is one of the largest in the UK and offers a wide and varied range of job opportunities.
Our horticulture courses are taught at our Wigfield Farm campus, a working farm and visitor attraction in Worsbrough housing over 60 species of animals as well as commercial glass houses, polytunnels and industry standard horticulture equipment. Visit our Campus page to explore our state-of-the-art facilities and take a 360 tour.
A career in horticulture could mean anything from a hands-on gardener to a research scientist.
You will have the opportunity to take part in day field trips and longer residential stays.
You will cover topics such as conservation, countryside tourism, farm habitats, woodland management and plant husbandry.
Careers guidance: see what careers are available in the Horticulture sector. Use our online careers tool, Career Coach, to find out what your next steps could be.
Tutorial Support and Additional Learning Support (ALS)
Enrichment (extracurricular activities)
Free or concessionary travel to get to College.
Enterprise – support to set up a business
Our students study at our working farm in a beautiful rural area of Barnsley.
Studying Horticulture with us will enable you to develop skills for a range of careers such as: Arboriculturist, Florist, Garden Designer, Gardener, Park Ranger or Tree Surgeon. See what careers are available in the Horticulture sector.
Have a look at our Horticulture pathways to see how you can progress to your dream career.
Finlay Green
Horticulture (Professional Gardening) Level 2 Full-time
“I enjoy the community we have and the hands-on work which allows me to develop skills both socially and practically to help me to excel in my future career. I also enjoy the classroom work and learning about the plants which gives me an opportunity to learn things I can take into my career.”
Kirk Balk Academy
Jonathan carter
Horticulture (Professional Gardening) Level 2 Full-time
“I enjoy learning new things about horticulture which broadens my knowledge as a whole. I would recommend the College to other people as there are so many opportunities on offer and help is given.”
Ian Lumb
Horticulture (Professional Gardening) Level 2 Full-time
“To be honest, College gets me out of bed and I get to be myself. As well as that the tutors are kind and always there if you are struggling. There is no one judging you. I enjoy being around other people and socialising with others.”
Shelley College
Matthew mercer
Sports Turf /Golf Greenkeeper Level 2 Apprenticeship
“I enjoy getting the chance to develop and learn new skills that will help me throughout my time at College and within the workplace. The staff are always helpful and you can make good use of the resources available.”
Kieran Morley
Level 2 Sports Turf Operative Apprenticeship
“The apprenticeship was useful in a few ways. It’s obviously good being at work and learning hands on but the apprenticeship helps you learn the theory side of the job which is just as important as learning the physical side.”
Barnsley FC Assistant Groundsman