Overview
Ornamental Horticulture & Landscaping (T Level)When studying a T Level you will spend 80% of your time at college with specialist tutors in theory sessions and practical sessions in our walled garden, and 20% on a high quality placement with an employer.
This study programme includes a broad range of units to enable you to develop the knowledge and technical skills required to work in horticulture and landscape industries.
Areas of study include plant and soil science, plant management, plant propagation and landscaping skills.
Course information
Need to know
Entry requirements
4 GCSEs at Grade 4 or above including English Language and Maths.
The qualification gained:
City and Guilds T Level in Ornamental and environmental horticulture and landscaping.
Assessment methods
City and Guilds T Level in Ornamental and environmental horticulture and landscaping.
Course content
The course consists of core knowledge and understanding in: establishing ornamental and environmental horticultural areas, plant identification and classification, plant growth and development, soils, plant health, business management, communication and health and safety.
Specialist topics will involve exploring types of ornamental and environmental horticultural areas, types of landscaping features and you will learn how to plan, grow and manage horticultural plant species as well as develop skills in landscape management.
Unit content will include:
- Sustainable horticultural practice
- Codes of practice and legislation
- Landscape design
- Plant husbandry
- Tools and machinery operations
- Business management
- Environmental protection and legislation
- Vegetation management
- Turf maintenance
Next steps
Course progression:
On completion of this study programme you could progress on to a Foundation Degree at university, or find employment in the horticultural sector.
Career progression:
Horticulture is a diverse sector and includes nursery work, garden maintenance, landscaping, garden design, plant production, sports turf and groundsmanship and plant research and education
Additional information
To study this course you will be required to have:
- PPE: Steel Toe Capped Boots or Wellington Boots
- Suitable outdoor clothing
A number of trips will be organised in the UK and you will also have the opportunity to enter competitions and participate in horticultural shows.
The College works closely with the local community and employers to give you the experience of the working environment.
You could also study to achieve the following additional qualifications:
- Level 2 Certificate in competency of Tractor driving
- PA1 Pesticide application
- PA6 Pesticide application knapsack
- Level 2 certificate in safe use of hand held hedge cutters
- Level 2 certificate in the safe sue of ride on or pedestrian mowers
- Level 2 award in use of manually fed wood chippers
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Funding Information
All full-time Level 1 and Level 2 courses are now FREE for everyone, whatever their age. If you are looking to study a Level 3 qualification, courses might still be free if you’re under 19 or 19-23 and studying your first full Level 3 qualification. Whether you need to pay a fee and how much will be dependent on the programme you choose to study. For more information call 0345 658 8990.
If you are aged 19 or over and want to study a Level 3 course, please contact our Customer Contact team on 0345 658 8990 to find out about any fees payable.
If you are aged 19 or over you may qualify for an Advanced Learner Loan to help you pay the tuition fees for this course. You can also pay by instalments to help make the cost of this course more affordable.
Find out moreIf you live in any of the following areas and wish to apply for or enrol onto one of our courses, please contact our Customer Contact team on 0345 658 8990 to check if your course is funded or not (Please note that if your course is not funded then you will pay a higher fee than what is listed, please contact our Customer Contact team for more information):
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- Greater Manchester
- Greater London
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- Tees Valley
- West of England
- West Midlands
- Sheffield
- Newcastle Upon Tyne
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- West Yorkshire
Additional Learning Support
If you have a specific learning difficulty or disability, are deaf or hearing impaired, our Additional Learning Support team are on hand to give you assistance whenever you need it. Email: ALSteam@bedford.ac.uk or call us on 01234 291333.
Financial Support
For information regarding financial support, please visit the Financial Support section to see the support you may be entitled to apply for.
Accessibility
We have access arrangements in place to help students with disabilities or any other particular needs. Call us on 01234 291000 or 01536 413123 for more information.
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