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Level 2 Horticulture or Landscape Constructive Operative Apprenticeship

Course Name 
Apprenticeship Standard 181 Horticulture And Landscape Operative L2Available for Enquiries
Course Details
Location Wakefield College
Level Level 2
Start Date

Date to be confirmed

Duration

24 months

Mode of Study Full-time
Awarding Body

City & Guilds

 
Course Overview

Interested in gardening and horticulture? Prefer to work and learn at the same time? An apprenticeship in horticulture could be the course for you.

This course would suit someone who is practically motivated and enjoys working outside but wants to improve both their skills as and theory knowledge.

For your time away from your employer you will be based at our horticulture site in Thornes Park and work on a variety of practical projects and help develop the garden.

What You Will Study

The course is split between theory knowledge and practical skills. College sessions will include some classroom-based work as well as practical sessions at our Thornes Park horticulture site.

Over the course of the apprenticeship you will learn a range of subject areas including how to prepare new ground for planting, soil structure and how to improve it, how to propagate new plants from seeds and cuttings, planting out displays and borders, creating and maintaining boundaries, water features and maintaining grassed areas. You will complete Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work, Level 2 Award in Safe Use of Pesticides and Level 2 Award in the Safe Application of Pesticide Using Handheld Equipment.

How You Will Be Assessed
  • Observations
  • Professional discussion
  • Online skills test
Entry Requirements

No formal entry requirements.

You must achieve Level 1 in English and Maths whilst studying the course and attempt Level 2.

Attendance Expectations

One day per week in college.

Fee Information

Please contact the Apprenticeship Recruitment Team on 01924 789469 or email apprenticeships@heartofyorkshire.ac.uk

Further Study

Level 3 Horticulture. (At the moment not offered through the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group).

Course Groups (W) Apprenticeship
Subject Area (W) Horticulture
Client Group (W) Apprenticeships
Search Ref (W) 59529
Information last amended: 20 November 2024 08:43

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