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City and Guilds Level 1 Award in Practical Horticulture Skills

at Cornwall College, St. Austell · college

Ofsted rated their overall effectivenessOutstanding2025see the detail

Level 1Stepping stonesAward1 dayPart time£258

What the college says

This course is ideal if you want a supported introduction to professional garden practice and practical growing skills. You will learn key tasks such as lifting dividing and planting perennials and develop plant identification knowledge. You will also practise propagation from seed and work on your own area to grow a flower garden from seed. It suits beginners who want hands-on learning and a clear route into further horticulture training.

What you need to get on

You wont need any formal qualifications to enrol, but you must be enthusiastic about plants.

How you are assessed

Entry level and Level 1 study, English and maths retakes, and supported programmes.

What this level means

A first step that builds towards Level 2.

Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?

Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.

Where it runs

Start dates

  • 14 October 2026
  • 24 February 2027

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