WBL Horticulture L3

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WBL Horticulture L3

Southern Staffordshire College
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Description

Who is this course for?

For either course, you need to be working within a horticulture environment. Level 3 Apprenticeships will suit you if you are working in Horticultural Technician, Deputy Head Greenkeeper, Deputy Head Groundsman, Garden Designer, Senior Gardener, Gardener (historic and botanic) or Parks Officer Roles.

What will I do on the course?

In both levels of Apprenticeship, you will study a mix of theory (knowledge) and practical (competency) modules. You will choose a pathway most closely connected with your work, from:
  • General horticulture - maintaining plants outdoors and pruning, plant and pest/disease identification
  • Landscaping - preparing ground for landscaping and in…

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Didn't find what you were looking for? See also: Horticulture, Garden Design, Machinery, Rural Development, and Land Based Studies.

Who is this course for?

For either course, you need to be working within a horticulture environment. Level 3 Apprenticeships will suit you if you are working in Horticultural Technician, Deputy Head Greenkeeper, Deputy Head Groundsman, Garden Designer, Senior Gardener, Gardener (historic and botanic) or Parks Officer Roles.

What will I do on the course?

In both levels of Apprenticeship, you will study a mix of theory (knowledge) and practical (competency) modules. You will choose a pathway most closely connected with your work, from:
  • General horticulture - maintaining plants outdoors and pruning, plant and pest/disease identification
  • Landscaping - preparing ground for landscaping and installing block surfaces
  • Sports turf Greenkeeper - maintaining and repairing sports turf surfaces
  • Parks, Gardens and Green Spaces - identifying a range of plants, pests and diseases
  • Arboriculture - tree identification, pruning, use of relevant equipment.
At Level 3, the pathway options will include more supervisory level tasks such as controlling, developing and monitoring. Alongside this work, you will also complete modules on Health and Safety, First Aid, Employment Rights and Responsibilities, Personal Learning and Thinking Skills and Functional Skills English and Mathematics.

What qualifications do I need?

Level 3 - ideally, you will have completed a Level 2 qualification and have some vocational experience. You should have English and Maths skills at GCSE A*-C or equivalent or relevant key/Functional Skills.

When does the course start?

September 2013, but flexible start dates are available to meet requirements

Where is it held?

As with all Apprenticeship programmes, you will be employed in a horticulture environment and be visited regularly in the workplace by your trainer/assessor for practical assessments. In addition, you will also attend college on a day release basis – these sessions will take place at Rodbaston campus. Some learning and activities may be completed through our dedicated online portals.

How long does the course last?

For both levels, the duration is usually 12 to 18 months for each course.

What does it cost?

The course is fully funded for those individuals who meet the Apprenticeship funding requirements. For those who do not meet these requirements, individual prices can be provided on request.

What could I do after completing the course?

Further Education:
  • Level 4 Apprenticeship.
Employment:
  • Councils
  • National Trust gardens
  • Landscape and garden maintenance companies
  • Nursery/garden Centre
  • Golf courses or sports pitches.

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