No formal qualifications are required for this course, but a keen interest in the subject and a desire to learn are expected.
Entry requirements
Why choose this course?
This entry-level course introduces learners to horticulture, estate work and landscaping through hands-on practical sessions. You will develop workplace habits, learn plant maintenance, tool skills and outdoor teamwork while completing real projects across the Brinsbury estate.
Further information
Ideal for beginners seeking a practical introduction to outdoor industries. Suitable for those preparing for Level 2 horticulture or wanting initial experience before employment in gardening, estate work or grounds maintenance.
- Basic plant care, feeding, watering and propagation routines
- Practical planting, pruning and simple landscape preparation
- Producing a portfolio documenting skills and project outcomes
- Safe use of hand tools and introductory horticulture techniques
- Working effectively in teams within outdoor environments
Progression includes Level 2 horticulture, arboriculture, apprenticeships or entry-level roles within gardening, landscaping and land-based industries.
Assessment is through a practical portfolio containing photographic evidence, written reflections and observed tasks, demonstrating progress and competency across horticulture skills.
There is a compulsory fee of £50 which goes towards PP – Gloves. All learners are required to have their own steel toe capped boots as well.