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Level 1 Practical Horticulture Skills

at Heart of Yorkshire Education Group, Wakefield · other provider

Level 1Stepping stonesDiploma1 yearFull time

What the college says

Horticulture is the industry and science of plant cultivation including the process of designing, preparing, planting and growing from seed and cuttings. Horticulturists work in a variety of outdoor settings and their use creativity and knowledge in a range of specialisms such as nursery production, garden centres, landscaping gardening, crop production and public and heritage gardens. It has recently been reported that there is a shortage of workers with skills in horticulture sector. Future Career and Earning Potentials: Horticultural Worker £13K-£30K Horticultural Manager £18K-£40K Garden Nursery Assistant £13K-£19K Gardener £16K-25K (Source: National Careers Service) you will learn by building up skills, professional techniques and knowledge by working in teams in a realistic horticulture environment that includes polytunnels, gardens, borders, planting containers and lawns. Class based lessons will give you a full understanding of the theory of horticulture and expand your knowledge for assessments. During the course of the academic year, you will be involved in relevant industry visits. Please Note: Work placement opportunities will be available.

What you need to get on

3 GCSE's at Grade 9-1.

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

  • Wakefield College

    Margaret Street, Wakefield, WF1 2DH

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 30 September 2026 · Wakefield

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