Horticulture
This practical course will enable learners . To enjoy the benefits to health of horticulture and learn the basic skills needed to improve your garden.
Learners will gain a basic knowledge and understanding of hoticulture.
It is appropriate for learners who are motivated and challenged by learning through hands-on experiences and through content which is concrete and related directly to those experiences.
This course is appropriate for learners looking for an introduction to the skills, knowledge and qualities required in this field.
You will create your own portfolio of evidence and photograph your weelkly outcomes as a reference of your achievements.
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Details
Total Guided Learning Hours
16 hours
Hours per week
2 hours
Total number of Sessions
8
Fees
Tuition Fees
£60
£30 if concessions apply
Awarding Body and/or Examination Costs if applicable
N/A
Requirements
Commitment
What study is needed at home?
What study is needed at home?
A minimum of 2 hours per week of face to face. General reading up of topic along with 8 (if practical) undertaking horticulture on own garden
Previous Learning
No Previous learning required
Main Learning Objectives
By the end of this course you should be able to:
Learn sowing skills both outdoors and indoors
Develop problem-solving ability and skills in the use of hand tools
Ability to work in a team and use your initiative
Develop skills in the maintenance of garden
Study and examine the growth process of plants and flowers, as well as, fruits and vegetables
Develop excellent planning skills
Progression to further learning with FACE
Further horticulture based courses.
Progression to other Providers
Further qualifications can be gain via Lancashire college of horticulture and other organisations.
Jobs and Careers
Field Work.
Sales & Marketing.
Teaching.
Research Area.
