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Gardening Courses in London
About: (From their Website)
Capel Manor College offers a range of full and part-time land-based courses which lead to nationally recognised qualifications and potential progression into employment or on to further study. The College also offers a unique experience in that we believe there is nowhere else quite like us in Europe in terms of our facilities, activities, staff and students. Students do not attend Capel Manor College, they are Capel Manor College, and whilst studying, will be fully engaged in helping to run the College's Estates, Gardens, Farm and Floristry outlet.
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Courses Offered:
- The Seasonal Gardener
- Introduction To Gardening And Landscaping Diploma (Level 1)
- Gardening And Commercial Landscaping Diploma (Level 2)
- Technical Horticulture And Professional Landscaping (Level 2)
- Advanced Technical Certificate In Horticulture (Level 3)
- Advanced Technical Diploma In Horticulture (Level 3)
- Advanced Technical Extended Diploma In Professional Horticulture (Level 3)
- Advanced Diploma In Landscape Construction (Level 3)
- Horticulture Operative Apprenticeship
- Horticulture Supervisor Apprenticeship
- Sports Turf Operative Apprenticeship
- The Maintenance Gardener (Level 1)
- The Professional Gardener (Level 2)
- The Hard Landscaping Gardener (Level 2)
- RHS Level 2 Certificate In Practical Horticulture
- RHS Level 2 Certificate In Principles Of Garden Planning, Establishment And Maintenance
- RHS Level 2 Certificate In Principles Of Plant Growth, Propagation And Development
- Urban Green Space Management (Horticulture) Fdsc
- Introduction To Organic Vegetable Growing At Forty Hall Farm
About: (From their Website)
The School was founded in 1983 by garden guru Rosemary Alexander and is based at the historic Chelsea Physic Garden. We provide serious studies in gardening techniques, knowledge of plants, plus garden layout and design possibilities, overseen by major personalities in this growing industry. Termly links with the National Trust's Sissinghurst Castle garden and practical work, guided by experienced gardeners at Rosemary Alexander's well known garden in Hampshire, ensure that the course is both practical and theoretical.
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Courses Offered:
- The Essential Garden Design Diploma
- Good Gardening Diploma
- Gardening for Beginners
- Garden Design (Distance Learning)
- Caring for Your Garden (Distance Learning)
Gardening Courses in the Midlands
About: (From their Website)
Each course is designed to provide learners with the practical skills, knowledge and understanding required for a successful career in horticulture. Learn everything from garden maintenance, production horticulture, groundsmanship, landscape design and plant therapy. Particular emphasis is also given to the management skills required to run a successful horticultural business.
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Courses Offered:
- Greenkeeping Apprenticeship L2
- Horticulture Apprenticeship Level 2
- Horticulture Apprenticeship Level 3
- Horticulture Diploma Level 2
- Sports Turf Operative Apprenticeship L2
- Greenkeeping
Gardening Courses in the North East
About: (From their Website)
We are a specialist land based college and offer a large range of courses which will set you up for a career doing what you feel passionate about. Whether you are leaving school, interested in degree-level courses, want an apprenticeship or would like to take up a new activity or learn new skills to help you do your job and improve your job prospects, Askham Bryan College is such a great place to study.
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Courses Offered:
- Apprenticeship in Arboriculture Level 3
- BSc/ BSc (Hons) Applied Horticulture (Top Up) 2019 Entry UCAS Code: D415
- Chainsaw for the Home User
- RHS Level 1 Introductory Award in Horticulture
- RHS Level 3 Practical Certificate in Horticulture
- Foundation Degree Arboriculture with Urban Forestry
- Arboriculture Level 3
- Horticulture Level 3
- Apprenticeship in Arboriculture Level 2
- Arboriculture Level 2
- Certificate in Golf Greenkeeping Apprenticeship Level 2
- Horticulture Level 2
- RHS Level 2 Certificate in the Principles of Plant Growth, Propagation and Development
- RHS Level 2 Practical Certificate in Horticulture
- RHS Level 3 Certificate in the Principles of Plant Growth, Health and Applied Propagation
- Accessing a Tree Using a Rope and Harness & Award in Aerial Tree Rescue City & Guilds NPTC Award
- Basic Tree Survey and Inspection Lantra Award
- Chainsaw Maintenance and Cross Cutting City & Guilds NPTC Award
- Chainsaw Maintenance and Cross-Cutting Lantra Award
- Chainsaw Maintenance, Cross Cutting, Felling & Processing Trees to 380mm City & Guilds NPTC Award
- Chainsaw Maintenance, Cross-cutting and Fell Trees up to 200mm Lantra Award
- Felling and Processing Trees up to 380mm City & Guilds NPTC Award
- RHS L2 Certificate in Principles of Garden Planning, Establishment & Maintenance (September 2020)
- RHS Level 3 Certificate in the Principles of Garden Planning, Construction and Planting (2020 start)
- Safe Use of a Powered Pole Pruner City & Guilds NPTC Award
- Safe Use of Handheld Hedge Cutters City & Guilds NPTC Award
About: (From their Website)
For anyone passionate about plants, Bishop Burton College is the place to be able to launch a career. Our tutors help develop students' practical skills with the aid of the College's outstanding facilities, which include glasshouses, a conservatory for tropical plants, potting sheds, plant nursery, arboretum, woodland areas and playing fields.
Students benefit from placements in real working environments to further improve their knowledge, skills and experience.
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Courses Offered:
- NPTC Award in the Safe Use of Mowers
- NPTC CS30 Chainsaw Maintenance and Cross-cutting
- NPTC CS31 Fell and Process of Small Trees
- NPTC CS32 Process and Fell of Medium Trees
- Practical Horticulture Skills
About: (From their Website)
Our mission of "enriching lives through learning" is at the heart of what we do. We are committed to creating a stimulating, supportive learning environment based on mutual respect and trust which enables everyone to realise their full potential.
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Courses Offered:
- Designing & Managing an Allotment
- Flower Arranging - Colours of Autumn
- Flower Arranging - Festive Flowers
- Flower Arranging - Spring
- Flower Arranging - Weddings & Summer Parties
- Foraging - Introduction
- Garden Design - Computer Applications & CAD
- Garden Design - Introduction
- Gardening - How to Run a Business
- Growing Cut Flowers & Arrangements - Introduction
- Growing Fruit
- Growing Vegetables
- Horticulture - Practical Level 1
- Horticulture Practical RHS Level 2
- Horticulture Practical RHS Level 3
- Horticulture Principles RHS Level 2
- Horticulture Principles RHS Level 3
- How to Start a Garden Design Business
- Learn To Garden : Horticulture Introduction
- Permaculture - Introduction
- Planning for Planting
- Planting, Design & Maintenance
- Wild Garden - Ecology & Naturalism in the Garden
- Winter Garden
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About: (From their Website)
We are rated Grade 2 'GOOD' by Ofsted which also acknowledged our excellent student behaviour and friendly atmosphere. We have strong partnerships with employers and other organisations which helps us offer the highest level of education and training to successfully meet the needs of the local community. Following a full inspection in 2013 Ofsted carried out a short inspection update in the autumn term of 2016 and confirmed that as a provider we continue to be GOOD.
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Courses Offered:
- Chipper/Shredder Training
- Environmental Conservation Intermediate Apprenticeship (Level 2)
- Environmental Conservation Work-Based Level 2 Diploma
- Golf Greenkeeper Level 2 Diploma Apprenticeship
- Horticulture (Amenity) Advanced Apprenticeship
- Horticulture BTEC Level 3
- Horticulture Level 1
- Horticulture Level 1 Certificate
- Horticulture Level 2 Certificate (Short Course)
- Horticulture Level 2 Diploma
- Horticulture Level 3 (Short Course)
- Horticulture Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma
- Horticulture Operative Level 2 Diploma Apprenticeship
- Landscape Gardening Level 2
- Landscape Operative Level 2 Diploma Apprenticeship
- Pesticide Spraying
- RHS Practical Horticulture Level 2 Certificate
- RHS Practical Horticulture Level 3 Certificate
- RHS Theory (Principles of Garden Planning, Establishment & Maintenance) Level 2 Certificate
- Ride on Mower Training
- Sports Turf Operative Level 2 Diploma Apprenticeship
- Strimmer/Brush Cutter Training
Gardening Courses in the North West
About: (From their Website)
Founded in 1894 as the Lancashire County Institute of Agriculture, Myerscough College is one of the oldest further education colleges in Lancashire. We have delved through our archives to bring you the history of our college, split into seven parts. It is the story of how we turned from a cheesemaking school to become one of the UK's largest land-based and sports colleges.
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Courses Offered:
- Intermediate Apprenticeship in Workbased Horticulture - Landscaping
- Advanced Apprenticeship in Workbased Horticulture - Landscaping
- Level One Certificate / Diploma Landscape Garden Design and Construction
- The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) Certificate Level 2
- Intermediate Apprenticeship in Workbased Horticulture - Parks, Gardens & Green Spaces
- Intermediate Apprenticeship in Workbased Horticulture - Production
- Intermediate Apprenticeship in Workbased Horticulture
- Advanced Apprenticeship in Workbased Horticulture - Production
- Advanced Apprenticeship in Workbased Horticulture Parks, Gardens and Green Spaces
- L2 Award in the Principles of Safe Handling and Application of Pesticides (PA1)
- Planting and Planning - the Professional Way
- The Reluctant Gardener
- City & Guilds Level 3 Advanced Technical Certificate in Horticulture, Landscape or Sportsturf (360)
- Intermediate Apprenticeship in Local Environmental Services
- City & Guilds NPTC Level 2 Award in the Safe Use of Aluminium Phosphide for Vertebrate Pest Control
- L2 Award in the Safe Application of Pesticides Using Pedestrian Hand Held Equipment (QCF) - Near Water (PA6aw)
- L2 Award in the Safe Application of Pesticides Using Pedestrian Hand Held Equipment (QCF) (PA6a)
- L2 Award in the Safe Application of Pesticides Using Self Propelled, Mounted, Trailed Horizontal Boom Sprayers (QCF) (PA2a)
- City & Guilds Level 2 Diploma in Practical Horticulture Skills
- Foundation Certificate Horticulture (3)
About: (From their Website)
Reaseheath College is one of the UK's leading specialist land-based colleges based in Nantwich, Cheshire. We offer a range of full-time diplomas, apprenticeships and degrees, ideal for those looking for an exciting career in the land-based industries.
Reaseheath has some of the best specialist facilities and resources in the country, thanks to a continuing £80 million investment across campus. This includes an £8 million Advanced Engineering and Agri-Tech Centre, £6 million Sports Sciences and Performance Academy and £13 million halls of residence.
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Courses Offered:
- Level 1 Land-Based Diploma
- Level 2 Diploma in Horticulture
- Level 3 Diplomas in Environmental Sustainability
- Level 3 Diplomas in Horticulture
- Level 3 Diplomas in Horticulture Enterprise
- Level 3 Diplomas in Landscape Construction
- Level 3 Extended Diploma in Heritage Horticulture
- Apprenticeships in Horticulture
- Apprenticeships in Golf Greenkeeping and Groundsmanship
- BSc (Hons) Landscape Architecture
- FdA Garden and Landscape Design
- BSc (Hons) Applied Plant Science and Production Technology
- Level 2 Certificate in Garden Design
- Design your Garden
- Introduction to Plant Propagation
- Practical Skills in the Garden
- Advanced Propagation
- Planting Design
- Grow Your Own Veg
- Book Grow Your Own Veg
- Practical Skills in the Garden
- RHS Level 2 Certificates
- RHS Level 3 Certificates
Gardening Courses in the South East
About: (From their Website)
Merrist Wood is a fun and exciting college to be at, with excellent facilities spread across our beautiful estate and a wide range of courses to suit all abilities. Our staff are extremely knowledgeable and experienced, adding to your Merrist Wood learning experience. In return we expect students to work hard and take an active part in college life.
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Courses Offered:
- Employability & Personal Development Level 1 Certificate
- Employability Level 3 Diploma
- Horticulture Level 2 Diploma
- Horticulture Level 3 Extended Diploma
- Horticulture Operative Intermediate Level Apprenticeship - Standards Apprenticeship
- Know Your Garden SoilShort
- Lawn Care and RepairShort
- Make Your Own Summer Planter or Hanging BasketShort
- Plant Knowledge and IdentificationShort
- Practical Horticulture Level 2 RHS CertificateShort
- Practical Horticulture RHS Level 3 CertificateShort
- Principles of Garden Planning, Construction and Planting Level 3 RHS CertificateShort
- Principles of Horticulture Level 2 RHS CertificateShort
- Principles of Plant Growth, Health and Propagation Level 3 RHS CertificateShort
- Pruning WorkshopShort
- Step 2 Bridging Programme
About: (From their Website)
RHS Gardens offer a wide range of events, courses and workshops to enhance your experience and knowledge of plants and gardens, from pruning and propagation to art, photography and garden design.
Whether you want a creative day or a short course, we have a selection of courses for all seasons and all skill levels, for you to learn in the delightful RHS Gardens.
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Our industry links are excellent – from Marshalls, the UK’s leading hard landscaping manufacturer, to the RHS and the Chartered Institute of Horticulture – so if you;re looking to enter the thriving horticulture industry, studying at Sparsholt will help you get ahead.
With a national reputation for excellence in horticulture and garden design, Sparsholt will provide you with the valuable knowledge and training to launch you directly into the industry or higher study at university. Our expert teaching team is renowned within the industry, regularly winning Gold and Silver Medals at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show.
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Courses Offered:
- Horticulture - Level 1
- Horticulture - Level 2 Technical Certificate
- Horticulture - Level 3 Advanced Technical Certificate (360)/ Diploma (540)/ Extended Diploma (1080)
- Fruit Tree Pruning
- Horticulture Certificate in Garden Design
- Horticulture Diploma in Garden Design
- Practical Horticulture RHS - Certificate - Level 2
- Practical Horticulture RHS - Certificate - Level 3
- Principles in Garden Planning Theory RHS - Certificate - Level 2
- Principles in Plant Growth Theory RHS - Certificate - Level 2
Gardening Courses in the South West
About: (From their Website)
We are an independent design school set within the grounds of historic Gossington Hall offering a range of garden and planting courses including one year professional design diplomas, ten week professional diplomas and day courses. Caroline Tatham, the Principal and lead tutor is an experienced and practicing garden designer as well as a qualified lecturer. The school has built strong links with the garden design industry and our students have built gold medal winning gardens whilst studying with us.
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Courses Offered:
- One Year Diplomas
- Flexible Shorter Diplomas
- Day Courses
- Three Day Taster Courses
Gardening Courses in Northern Ireland
About: (From their Website)
At CAFRE we have a vision for success and we invite you to be part of this. If you are looking for a career in the agri-food industry, or if you are already working in the industry, we can help you to gain the right knowledge and skills for your future. CAFRE has excellent facilities which will help you learn by putting theory into practice. These facilities are found at our three campuses in Enniskillen, Antrim (Greenmount) and Cookstown (Loughry) where we offer a range of courses in agriculture, food, horticulture, equine and agri-food business.
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Courses Offered: (Greenmount Campus)
- FdSc in Horticulture
- FdSc in Horticulture (part-time)
- Level 3 in Horticulture
- Level 3 in Landscape Maintenance (part-time)
- Level 3 in Sports Turf Management (part-time)
- Level 2 in Horticulture
- Level 2 in Parks, Gardens and Green Spaces (part-time)
- Level 2 in Sports Turf-Greenkeeper
- Greenkeeping Cadetship Programme
Gardening Courses in Scotland
About: (From their Website)
RBGE provides a unique and inspiring environment for learning. Whether you want to brush up on your art, heal with herbs, develop your photography skills, explore and expand your knowledge of plants or simply relax there are over 100 short courses to choose from. Whether you are looking to join us during the daytime, evenings or weekends there is something for everyone.
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Courses Offered:
- Botanical Illustration (Multiple Courses)
- Botany and Plant Science (Multiple Courses)
- Garden Art (Multiple Courses)
- Garden Design (Multiple Courses)
- Herbology (Multiple Courses)
- Horticulture (Multiple Courses)
About: (From their Website)
The creation of Scotland's Rural College (SRUC) took place in 2012 by merging SAC (the Scottish Agricultural College) with three respected partners (Barony, Elmwood and Oatridge Colleges). SRUC exists to deliver comprehensive skills, education and business support for Scotland's land-based industries, founded on world class and sector-leading research, education and consultancy. The integration of these three complementary ‘knowledge exchange' services is of significant value to all with an interest in land-based activities - be they learners, businesses, communities or policy-makers.
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Courses Offered:
- Garden and Greenspace Design BSc / BSc Hons
- Garden Design HNC
- Garden Design HND
- Horticulture BSc / BSc Hons
- Horticulture HNC
- Horticulture HND
- Horticulture NC
- Horticulture NC Introduction
- Horticulture SVQ at SCQF Level 5
- Horticulture with Landscape Construction NC
- Horticulture with Plantsmanship BSc / BSc Hons
- Horticulture with Plantsmanship HND
- Landscape Management HNC
- Landscaping SVQ at SCQF Level 5
- Landscaping SVQ at SCQF Level 6
- Organic Farming MSc
- Parks Gardens and Green Spaces SVQ at SCQF Level 6
- Production Horticulture SVQ at SCQF Level 5
- Rural Skills NC at Barony
- Skills for Work Rural Skills
- Soils and Sustainability MSc
- Sports Turf Maintenance SVQ at SCQF 6
- Sustainable Plant Health MSc
Gardening Courses in Wales
About: (From their Website)
Bridgend College is a Further Education (FE) College supporting over 6,000 students and employing over 600 members of staff across its four campuses in Bridgend, Pencoed, Queens Road and Maesteg.
Over 850 students choose to complete their higher education course with us each year. The College works in partnership with Cardiff Metropolitan University and is a collaborative partner of the University of South Wales.
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Courses Offered:
- Landscape Construction L2
- Horticulture L3 Ext Diploma
- Horticulture L2 Diploma
- Horticulture – Production & Design HND Top-up
- Horticulture – Production and Design HNC
- Horticulture – Production and Design HND
- Horticulture Theory
- RHS Practical Horticulture L3
- NPTC CS39 Aerial Cutting of Trees using Free Fall Techniques
- NPTC CS40 Aerial Pruning
- NPTC CS41 Aerial Tree Rigging
- NPTC CS48 Pole Powered Pruner
- NPTC Hedgelaying
- NPTC PA6AW – Safe Application of Pesticides in Water
- NPTC Safe Use of Pesticides PA1 PA6
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