Introduction to Horticulture and Landbased

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Courses Code

QD2HOBC

Study method

Part Time

Cost

£0

Location(s)

Rodbaston

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Is this course for you?

If you are looking to start a Horticulture apprenticeship soon or are just looking to upskill your knowledge with your current employer, this could be just the course for you.

The ‘bootcamp’ course is run for 4 days a week over a consecutive 2-week period, and there is a great mix of theory and practical all delivered in the wonderful surroundings of the formal gardens and glass houses at Rodbaston College.
Required qualifications

No formal qualifications are required to start this short bootcamp course but enthusiasm for the topic area would be an advantage.
What skills will I develop?

Introduction to the following topics and skills:
- Plant science and health
- Planting techniques
- Plant identification
- Border maintenance
- Turf maintenance
- Basic first aid
- Soft landscaping
- Cultivation
- Propagation
- Pruning
- Machinery
Careers

Moving into a possible apprenticeship in Horticulture or continuing with employment if upskilling.
Other important information

Steel toe cap work boots will be required for health and safety reasons as well as overalls or rough work clothes as a large element of this course is outside.

Is this course for you?

If you are looking to start a Horticulture apprenticeship soon or are just looking to upskill your knowledge with your current employer, this could be just the course for you.

The ‘bootcamp’ course is run for 4 days a week over a consecutive 2-week period, and there is a great mix of theory and practical all delivered in the wonderful surroundings of the formal gardens and glass houses at Rodbaston College.
Required qualifications

No formal qualifications are required to start this short bootcamp course but enthusiasm for the topic area would be an advantage.
What skills will I develop?
Introduction to the following topics and skills:
- Plant science and health
- Planting techniques
- Plant identification
- Border maintenance
- Turf maintenance
- Basic first aid
- Soft landscaping
- Cultivation
- Propagation
- Pruning
- Machinery
Careers

Moving into a possible apprenticeship in Horticulture or continuing with employment if upskilling.
Other important information

Steel toe cap work boots will be required for health and safety reasons as well as overalls or rough work clothes as a large element of this course is outside.

Is this course for you?