Overview
Practical Horticulture & GardeningThis course is suitable for anyone wanting to develop Practical skills in Horticulture and Gardening, if you have a keen interest in Horticulture and want to improve your Gardening knowledge and Practical skills, to improve your home Garden, allotment or progress onto a Royal Horticultural Society course following completion.
If you have a passion for gardening or looking to improve your home garden or if you are thinking about setting up an allotment this course will support your understanding for growing, maintaining plants and correct tool use.
Course information
Need to know
What are the entry requirements?
There are no entry requirements for this course however it is desirable to have an experience of gardening.
What qualification will I gain?
A college Certificate in Practical Horticulture and Gardening
How will I be assessed?
There are no formal assessments for this introductory course.
Course content
During the introductory course you will undertake practical Gardening skills development in our walled garden as well as understand plant identification across the wider College Estate.
Subjects you will learn include:
- Preparing soil for sowing including vegetable production
- Soil testing
- Propagation of plants from seeds and cuttings
- Planting and establishing plants
- Identification of a range of common garden plants
- Practical skills in gardening
Course progression:
On completion you can progress onto an RHS Level 2 in Practical Horticulture.
Additional information
To study this course you will be required to have:
PPE: Steel Toe Capped Boots or Wellington Boots, gardening gloves
Any questions?
If you would like to find out more about this or other courses, please use our Livechat below, or contact info@bedfordcollegegroup.ac.uk.
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Disclaimer
Whilst every effort is made to ensure the information on the Website is correct, some details may be subject to change. The Bedford College Group reserves the right to make amendments to the courses, dates, fees or other details, and to make cancellations or changes if numbers are insufficient. In the unfortunate situation that we have to cancel a course we will refund your fees in full, but we regret we are not able to offer any refund if you withdraw from your course or fail to start, and you will be liable to pay any outstanding fees that may be due.
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.
Any questions?
If you would like to find out more about this or other courses, please use our Livechat below, email info@bedfordcollegegroup.ac.uk or call us on 0345 658 8990.
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.
Additional formats
Course information sheets are also available in large print and audio formats. Call us on 01234 291000 or 01536 413123 to order your copy.
