Gardening - Practical Horticulture Skills Level 1 Award (City & Guilds)

Course Information

Learning Aim: 6005587X

General Information

PLEASE NOTE: THIS COURSE RUNS FOR 15 CONSECUTIVE WEEKS (NO BREAKS IN BETWEEN)

YOUR FIRST SESSION (WEEK 1) WILL BE HELD AT SUTTON COLLEGE.

If you want to learn the skills for a WOW garden, start your journey with us.

We will be focussing 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.

This Award in Practical Horticulture Skills is for adults getting started in the horticulture industry. Or you might be working in a horticulture job and want to improve your skills. You don't need any previous experience or a current work placement.

The location of the course is within the beautiful Cheam Park with designated free parking and close to the bus stop. Some theoretical elements of the course will be taught within the college at St Nicholas Way.

What will I learn on this course?

Care for a planted areas
Prepare soil and apply an organic mulch
Prepare and plant hanging baskets
Use a leaf-litter blower
Identify weeds.

What level is this course & what skills do I need?

This is a level 1 course accredited by City and Guilds. You do not need any formal qualifications to join this course. You should consider your ability to bend and lift and advise as soon as possible so any adjustments can be made if needed.

How do I enrol?

To be considered for a place on this course, you are required to complete an online course Assessment to ensure this course is suitable for you. 

You can make an application by clicking on ‘APPLY’ at the bottom of this page. If you do not already have a Sutton College online account you will need to create one first. On completion of your application you will receive further information via email.

Courses at Level 2 or below may be free if you are in work, live in a London Borough and earn under £25,642.50 or are in receipt of a means tested benefit and looking for work. For further information please contact enrol@suttoncollege.ac.uk

On this course, you will develop the following life skills: 

Mental Wellbeing ; English Skills ; Employability Skills ; Confidence building ; Social Wellbeing ; Maths Skills ; Digital Skills

Additional information

You will need to bring:

Suitable shoes

Overalls or apron

Gardening gloves

Warm weatherproof clothing when the weather is not so good

What are the progression opportunities at the end of this course?

Gardening - The Wildlife Garden Level 1

Terrarium Workshop

Christmas Wreath Making Workshop

Any course enrichment opportunities associated with this class will be listed in your Google Classroom.

If you are unsure of your next steps for education, employment or career choices our Advice Service can help. Contact advice@suttoncollege.ac.uk

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