Landscape/Horticulture Supervisor Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship
Course Overview
Landscape/Horticulture Supervisor Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship
This apprenticeship is designed for individuals pursuing a supervisory role in horticulture and landscape sectors, whether in public parks, private estates, or nurseries. You will gain valuable skills in supervising projects, business operations, plant identification, and environmental protection while specialising in either horticulture or landscape construction.
Course Highlights:
Supervision and Leadership: Oversee projects, manage teams, and solve practical problems using experience and judgement.
Business Skills: Understand project planning, specifications, and operations management.
Communication and Customer Care: Develop effective communication strategies with clients, the public, and colleagues, including the use of IT systems.
Health and Safety: Implement and uphold safety protocols to protect workers and the environment.
Biodiversity and Heritage Protection: Learn to manage and preserve the natural and historical features of landscapes.
Specialised Focus: Choose between horticulture (soft landscape) or landscape construction (hard landscape).
Located at: Off Site
Course Start: Flexible start dates
Course length: 24 Months
Course Code: AHOR3922500
Course Fees and Funding
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Course Content
You will need to hold:
Qualifications related to the course, such as the Level 2 Horticulture / Landscape Operative Apprenticeship
GCSE 9/A* – 4/C or equivalent requirements including English and Maths
Other requirements e.g. Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) maybe needed by your employer. Check the employer's requirements before applying for the role.
You will need to find an employer willing to employ you as an apprentice. Please see our Apprenticeship vacancies for the latest opportunities. Please be aware, individual employers will set their own entry requirements and selection criteria for their apprenticeship job role.
Apprentices without Level 2 English and Maths must achieve this prior to taking the End-point Assessment (EPA).
You should produce a portfolio of evidence on-programme, which contains employer appraisals, your apprentice journal plus the mandatory qualifications.
The EPA will have the following:
A synoptic practical assessment containing a range of practical activities
Professional discussion
Online knowledge assessment meeting the knowledge requirements of the standard
Supervisory Studies Project
Upon completion, you could progression onto job roles including: Horticulture Team Leader, Landscape Supervisor or Assistant Head Gardener.
Alternatively, you could continue onto further study including the Higher National Diploma (NHD) in Horticulture or Landscaping or an undergraduate degree in Horticulture.
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For further details, please contact our Information Unit by calling 01226 216 123 or emailing: info@barnsley.ac.uk
Having good English and Maths qualifications are important for most careers and we want to give you the help you need to succeed.
If you are aged 16 - 19 and don't hold a grade C/4 or above in GCSE English and Maths, you will automatically be included in your study programme. If you want to work towards achieving a higher grade in English and Maths, we can help you do that too and we offer Level 3 Mathematical Studies (Core Maths) which maybe added to your study programme, subject to approval from your chosen department.
If you're aged 19 or above and don't hold a grade C/4 or above in GCSE English and Maths we can help. We offer FREE English and Maths qualifications that can be studied on a part-time basis, subject to eligibility.
If you need any further information, please contact our Information Unit by calling 01226 216 123 or emailing: info@barnsley.ac.uk
Our Additional Learning Support team can provide you with the support you need. Call 01226 216 769 for further information.
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The course information on this page was last updated 23 March 2025.
