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Practical Horticulture Skills City & Guilds Diploma Level 1

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LOCATION & START DATE
CROP Gardens - 19 September 2024
LEVEL
Level 1 Levels Explained
DURATION
Each course is 1 day per week for 1 year.
LEARNING AREA
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ATTENDANCE
Part-time

Practical Horticulture Skills City & Guilds Diploma Level 1

Close up image of young green plants being watered These courses are run at CROP Gardens, Plymouth, a horticultural site managed by Livewell. Sessions are on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 10.00-3.00.

What you will learn

These are accredited courses focusing upon the fundamental practical skills in horticulture, you will be able to learn skills such as planting out, preparing ground, pruning, using a mower, maintaining turf or constructing a path.

There are various plots and poly-tunnels and you will have the opportunity to plant, propagate and grow a variety of plants and produce. Your Road to Wellbeing courses are relaxed and informal, enabling you to improve your wellbeing and mental health whilst building your self-confidence and a great way to make friends.

These are one-year courses starting in September each year.

An award, certificate or diploma in Practical Horticulture Skills is for young people (16+) and adults getting started in the horticulture industry. You don't need any previous experience or a current work placement.

Entry requirements

Our courses are for anyone aged 19+ who is experiencing or recovering from mental ill-health.

This can be mild, moderate or long term.

Assessment

Assessment is carried out by observation and records of activity.

Progression

Progression is from Level 1 to Level 2. This can then lead to a further qualification in Horticulture or self-employment or employment.

CROP Gardens

These are accredited courses focusing upon the fundamental practical skills in horticulture, you will be able to learn skills such as planting out, preparing ground, pruning, using a mower, maintaining turf or constructing a path.

There are various plots and poly-tunnels and you will have the opportunity to plant, propagate and grow a variety of plants and produce. Your Road to Wellbeing courses are relaxed and informal, enabling you to improve your wellbeing and mental health whilst building your self-confidence and a great way to make friends.

These are one-year courses starting in September each year.

An award, certificate or diploma in Practical Horticulture Skills is for young people (16+) and adults getting started in the horticulture industry. You don't need any previous experience or a current work placement.

Our courses are for anyone aged 19+ who is experiencing or recovering from mental ill-health.

This can be mild, moderate or long term.

Assessment is carried out by observation and records of activity.

Progression is from Level 1 to Level 2. This can then lead to a further qualification in Horticulture or self-employment or employment.

CROP Gardens

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Dates & Locations

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  • Location - CROP Gardens
  • Start Date - 19 September 2024
  • Day/Time - Wednesday, 10:00 - 15:00

  • Tuition Fees: £1709.00*
            
    *Please note - Fees apply to adults and HE students only. Only the most common fees scenario is shown. Actual fees may vary depending on your personal situation. Please contact us for further information.

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Course Code 10004-DGI-24

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