Course description
This programme provides a route to employment as a professional Landscaper by developing essential skills and assessing knowledge of the principles underpinning horticultural and Landscape practices and supports career development for those already working in the profession. It also provides a foundation for further training and education.
All 16-19 year olds on full-time programmes will be required to retake GCSE English and Maths or to undertake Functional Skills, if they have not already attained the equivalent of a GCSE grade C in these subjects, every year of their course, until they complete their studies.
Those wishing to gain employment within the landscaping industry or undertake higher level studies.
At Merrist Wood we have over 50 years experience in providing specialist training in landscape construction and amenity horticulture. Practical work is carried out in our dedicated landscape workshops and the extensive college grounds under the direction of skilled and experienced tutors from the industry.
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Suitability - Who should attend?
At least five GCSEs at grade 9–4 (grade A*–C), including Maths, English and a Science, or a relevant Level 2 qualification at Merit or above.
Outcome / Qualification etc.
On successful completion of this course, you could progress to a Foundation Degree, BSc, HND, or pursue work in the landscape industry.
Training Course Content
Programme content includes:
Units year 1:
- Professional working responsibilities
- Plant and Soil Science
- Identification, planting and care of plants
- Routine plant management
- Plant propagation activities
- Work experience in the land-based sectors
- Estate skills
Units year 2:
- Contemporary issues in the land-based sectors
- Tree and Shrub pruning and maintenance
- Land-based Machinery operations
- Constructing Decorative Landscape Features
- Participating in Horticultural tasks at events
- Resource and operations planning for event-based Horticultural Activities
- Landscape and Garden design
- Identification planting and care of trees
Course delivery details
A combination of practical and theory sessions based in the classroom, workshop or extensive college grounds.
Expenses
You must be able to demonstrate your commitment to the course and should be aware that individual directed study will be necessary to complete the course. Visits are made to local gardens, work sites and nurseries.
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