Greenfingers? This course will suit you if you're just starting out and want
a good basic understanding of the horticulture industry - enough to get your
first job in the sector or move on to further study.
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Practical Horticulture Skills Certificate Level 1
Level 1 - Introductory
Practical Horticulture Skills Certificate Level 1
The aim of this course is to improve your practical skills and understanding
of plants, shrubs, planting, pruning and coppicing skills so that you can
participate in local community horticulture projects. It will also help improve
your English and maths skills to help you get a job.
Location
Entry
Fees
When
Sutton Coldfield College
15-09-2025
Free*
TBC
Sutton Coldfield College
03-11-2025
Free*
TBC
Sutton Coldfield College
06-01-2026
Free*
TBC
Sutton Coldfield College
23-02-2026
Free*
TBC
* Courses are free for 16-18s. Students aged 19 or over could be charged fees and is subject to a fee assessment. Learners on benefits in the majority of cases courses are also free. Fee assessments are completed at enrolment.
Course Length: 6 Weeks
There are no formal entry requirements for this course. We will assess your skills, identify your needs and place you on the most appropriate level of qualification for you to succeed.
This course is continual assessment and you will build a portfolio with the help of your tutor. Each section has a variety of units
When you have completed this course you can progress to the level 2 qualification.