Become a qualified horticulturalist. The course provides an opportunity to interact with and learn from very successful, highly qualified, and experienced professionals. The benefit includes Fast track your career as a horticulturist, Learning the inside secrets of how to become a horticulture pro in months not years!, Study a horticulture course that was designed in conjunction with senior members of the profession, Free up valuable time, don’t waste time and money traveling to classes, Study at your own pace whenever and wherever you are, Have access to a tutor, Easy interest-free payment plans from as low as £25 per week.

The Skills Competency Award in Sustainable Horticulture Program teaches the basic skills and provides state-of-the-art information required to develop a strong foundation for a variety of career specialties within the landscaping, ornamental horticulture, and regenerative and restoration industry. The program encourages professional standards, a strong work ethic, and environmentally sound management practices.

The ICI floristry course has been designed in consultation with the floristry industry and teaches you the skills that you need to succeed quickly and conveniently. The benefits include Tracking your career in floristry and learning the inside secrets of how to become a floristry pro in months not years! Study a floristry course that was designed in conjunction with the floristry industry, Free up valuable time, don’t waste time and money traveling to classes, Study at your own pace whenever and wherever you are, Have access to a tutor, Easy interest-free payment plans from as low as £25 per week.

The Landscape Operations Skills Competency Award (SCA) course is designed to provide participants with the necessary skills and knowledge to excel in landscape operations and management. This course offers a comprehensive overview of the key aspects of landscape operations and focuses on developing the competencies required for success in this field.

Become a winemaker, landscape architect, plant breeding expert or delve into the genetics of plant viruses and bacteria and help protect nature - at the Faculty of Horticulture at MENDELU. Your classrooms will include orchards, vineyards, new laboratories, greenhouses or arranging rooms, plots and gardens, including those in the UNESCO Lednice-Valtice area.

Aimed at students who wish to gain a degree qualification in horticulture, this programme gives you the opportunity to specialise in either nursery production, fruit production, medicinal plant production or retail. Following the production route will allow you to develop skills in propagation, growing on, harvest and post harvest care for a range of crops from ornamentals for the garden centre trade through to cut flowers, medicinal crops and fruit. Other aspects include machinery, soil science and common pests and diseases in the environment. Teaching and assessment methods include, coursework (assignments, written reports, case studies and presentations) as well as final examinations.

Sustainable Horticulture/Permaculture is a science-based course offering a practical and wide-ranging learning experience in a unique and thriving college community. Kinsale has a strong tradition of food and farming, as well as providing a near-idyllic environment for exploring ecology and the natural environment. The course is a mixture of classroom-based talks, practical activities, site visits, master classes from a range of visiting specialists and group project work.

This highly practical course serves as an excellent entry point for students with limited formal qualifications. It covers fundamental aspects of animal care and feeding, particularly focusing on farm livestock, while also imparting essential estate maintenance skills. Students learn about soil preparation, plant cultivation, and plant health maintenance, gaining hands-on experience in our custom-built commercial glasshouse, polytunnels, and expansive public/community gardens known as 'Broadview Gardens.'

The Garden Design - Level 3 Course can help students to learn the principles of design in horticulture, and gain an excellent knowledge and experience of using plants and garden features. This home study course is designed in easy to follow units, with set exercises and assignments along the way to ensure you understand the areas covered.

This is a practical, work-related City & Guilds Level 3 Advanced Technical Diploma in Floristry course. It is designed to develop the skills of those working in the floristry industry, who have achieved a Level 2 Diploma in Floristry or equivalent, or who have extensive industry experience. Students attend the college three days per week.

An apprenticeship is a job with training. The job must have a productive purpose and should provide the apprentice with the opportunity to embed and consolidate the knowledge, skills and behaviours they need for their immediate job and future career. The broad purpose of the occupation is to undertake practical operations required to create and maintain horticultural spaces. This includes both the soft aspects (plants and soil) and the hard elements (surfaces, features and structures). Some will carry out the full range of operations from landscape construction through to maintenance, although the majority will focus on one specialism due to the breadth of skills required.

As an Apprentice Landscape Horticulturist you will be on target for a rewarding career as a Journeyperson Landscape Horticulturist. Does the idea of earning while you learn sound good to you? This four year program consists of eight weeks each year of classroom instruction, and a minimum of 1,260 hours of on-the-job training. You will receive hands-on experience ranging from botany, landscape design, operating machinery and basic surveying, irrigation, horticulture marketing and greenhouse production; gaining foundational knowledge in every part of the industry and the skills required to start out on your own.

With over 150,000 businesses, the Agriculture & Horticulture industries form the vital starting point for both the food and landscaping industries which account for over 14% of the British GDP. As a result, they offer exciting and varied careers in the UK and abroad. The industry provides unique opportunities for people to work in a technically advanced and innovative environment. Businesses within the industry range from small enterprises through to international organisations. Work in soil-based systems involves operating large, technically advanced machinery in the open fields. Working outdoors, means there is variety and challenges to overcome. Similarly, employees working in container-based systems may work outside but for many most of the work will be in controlled environments, which need monitoring and adapting to suit the growth stage/species growing.

Immerse yourself in a day of creativity at our Festival Flower Crown Workshop, hosted at One Garden Brighton, nestled within our picturesque Stanmer Campus. Led by our expert Plumpton College Floristry tutors, this workshop offers a fantastic opportunity to craft your own stunning fresh flower crown using a delightful array of seasonal blooms, leafy foliage, ribbons, and embellishments. During this 90-minute workshop, your tutor will guide you through the entire process, from planning and designing your crown to ensuring the perfect fit. You'll learn fresh floristry techniques and styling tips as you bring your vision to life, creating a unique and personalized flower crown that reflects your style and personality.

Are you looking to grow a career within floristry? Whether you're new to the industry or already working in the sector and looking to gain a formal qualification, this course is for you. You will develop the knowledge and understanding needed to work in the retail floristry sector, including enterprise and customer service skills.