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Introduction to Horticulture - Level 1 - Vocational Pathway (Supported Learning)

at Cambridge Regional College, Cambridge · college

Level 1Stepping stonesAward1 yearFull time

What the college says

This programme offers young people ages 16 – 25 the opportunity to develop personal and social skills as well as specific horticulture skills. College based days will include maintaining the college garden and developing the skills of plant care and landscaping. Young people will also have the chance to develop wood craft skills to maintain sheds, flower boarders and raised beds and enterprise skills for employability. Other personal and social develop opportunities will include the opportunity to develop life skills that include undertaking a range of vocational tasters including working with Country Park Rangers, art, film, football, sport, music, media, cooking and drama.

What you need to get on

You will be assessed through a transition and induction programme which will ensure that you develop your communication, social, independence, reading, writing and numeracy skills at an appropriate level. There are no specific entry requirements for this programme and your individual learning plan will be developed to ensure that you achieve your goals. Please note that entry criteria may vary and this will be assessed by your tutors. For this course you are likely to be working towards Level 1.

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

  • Cambridge Regional College

    Science Park Campus, King Hedges Road King Hedges Road, Cambridge, CB4 2QT

    DaytimeClassroom based
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  • Huntingdon Campus

    California Road, Huntingdon, PE29 1BL

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 3 September 2026 · Cambridge
  • 3 September 2026 · Huntingdon

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