Horticulture and Gardening Courses

Is a career in horticulture the right path for you?

Do you like being outdoors, working with your hands and creating spaces that people can enjoy? Every green space needs to be skilfully maintained and careers in horticulture are more wide-ranging than you may think.

As a gardener and landscaper, you might find yourself planning and maintaining large gardens, parks and other green spaces. But you can also specialise in green spaces that are used for sport, think golf greens and sports pitches – these require extensive skilled maintenance to make sure playing conditions are just right.

Our career-focused courses and programmes

Study Programmes

This is the first step for school leavers, aged 16-19. You will work towards a qualification whilst building on employability skills, receive personal and professional development and achieve the level of Maths and English is required.

Pre-apprenticeship

Our Business Admin Pre-apprenticeships are a great way for 16-24 year olds to develop first-hand experience of working within a range of industries from fashion to technology. You’ll also get essential work preparation training and work on your maths and English if required.

Horticulture and Gardening Apprenticeships

Apprenticeships are simply jobs with training. You typically receive training to support your career 1 day a week. You get paid, gain a qualification as well as valuable skills and experience. Anyone between the ages of 16-65 can apply to become an apprentice.

Speak to one of our expert advisors to help you with your options

“I want to climb the ladder as high as possible. I want to have something in my name that people know me for. This is the first step that I need to take – it’s the qualification that will enable me to do what I want to do.” – George

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