Telford Certificate in Practical Horticulture ( fully embeds the National Certificate in Horticulture Introductory Level 2)
Why study with Telford?
The Telford Certificate in Practical Horticulture will equip you with basic knowledge and skills for use in the horticulture industry. Although the majority of your time is spent outside the classroom, there is a need to fully understand horticulture theory, safety, and issues that arise within the industry. Telford offers small classes with a ‘HANDS ON’ training emphasis. In addition, this certificate fully embeds the National Certificate in Horticulture (Introductory) (Level 2)
Programme Content
The Certificate in Practical Horticulture (Level 2) will equip you with basic knowledge and skills for use in the horticulture industry. Although the majority of your time is spent outside the classroom, a full understanding of horticultural theory, safety, and issues affecting the industry is required. Telford classes are small, with an emphasis on hands-on training.
In addition, this certificate fully embeds the National Certificate in Horticulture (Introductory) (Level 2).
Areas of study include:
- Plant identification
- Plant names
- Pests, diseases, disorders, and their control
- Weeds and how to control them
- Safe use of agrichemicals
- Plants: their life cycles and how they function
- Soils and fertilisers
- Plant propagation (seeds, cuttings, division, grafting)
- Basic gardening techniques
- Planting and maintaining annuals, perennials, and shrubs
- Preparing and using potting mix
- Maintaining plants in a glasshouse.
Field Trips
Telford’s Horticulture experience involves field trips to parks, private and public gardens, and botanical gardens. To get a taste of what the industry offers, there will be visits to nurseries, orchards, and garden centres.
Career Opportunities
A Certificate in Practical Horticulture will prepare you for a range of entry level positions including Gardener, Nursery Grower/ Worker or Landscape Assistant.
Qualifications
- Telford Certificate in Practical Horticulture
- National Certificate in Horticulture (Introductory) (Level 2)
Duration
2 days a week for 37weeks - starting February
This programme includes
- Plant identification
- Plant names
- Pests, diseases, disorders, and their control
- Weeds and how to control them
- Safe use of agrichemicals
- Plants: their life cycles and how they function
- Soils and fertilisers
- Plant propagation (seeds, cuttings, division, grafting)
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- Basic gardening techniques
- Planting and maintaining annuals, perennials, and shrubs
- Preparing and using potting mix
- Maintaining plants in a glasshouse
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Entry requirements
Aged 16 years and over; with an interest in horticulture, be physically capable and enjoy an outdoor environment. In addition international students require an overall IELTS score of at least 5.5 or a TOEFL of 500 plus TWE 4.5. Students are encouraged to apply early!
Accommodation
Five and seven day boarding is available in our on-campus hall of residence.
Course Fees
Domestic students
International Students*
*Please contact us for full detailed information
Correspondence Courses
Telford has a wide variety of part-time correspondence courses
Visit us at an expo, or come for a campus tour or enrol in Telford’s Taster Week
For more information please fill out our Enquiry Form or call us on 0800 835 367 (0800 TELFORD)