Practical Horticulture Skills (Level 2 Certificate)

Course Overview

This practical-based qualification equips learners with essential, hands-on skills – perfect for anyone wanting to start a professional horticulture career or develop personal interest. It is suitable for people looking to break into professional horticulture for the first time, already working in horticulture and wanting to develop knowledge further, or those wanting to develop personal interest and progress to further horticultural study at level 3. It targets people whose skill set is predominantly that of a practical nature, people who have a love of the outdoors and nature and who have a willingness to learn about plants and the wider environment. Learners will complete this qualification with a concrete understanding of the following: Prepare ground for seeding and planting, control pest, diseases and disorders, install drainage systems, prepare and cultivate sites ready for planting, and more. The course will also have several Lantra courses on offer at an additional cost depending on individual requirements.