To enhance your experience throughout the course you will have the opportunity to work with local major horticulture employers. You will also learn about a wide range of horticultural topics such as: - Developing practical skills in horticultural environments - Use of horticulture machinery and equipment - Constructing and caring for decking, pergolas and raised beds - Ponds, water features and rock gardens - Functional or GCSE maths and English skills - Employability, supervisory and team working skills - Landscape construction - Maintaining lawns/turf - Plant and soil science - Creating and caring for a wide range of plant displays - Plant identification and knowledge - Producing new plants and sales - Historic garden styles and features
Name: Diploma in Gardens and Landscaping Level 3 Qualification title: BTEC 90-credit Diploma in Horticulture (QCF) Qualification type: Other regulated/accredited qualification Assessment Your tutor will assess you by observing your practical skills during the sessions. Written reports and essays, discussions, video or voice recordings and the production of photographs, posters and leaflets will also be used. Your tutor will provide you with thorough feedback to develop your skills and knowledge to industry standards. Awarding Pearson Education Ltd (Formerly EDEXCEL) Created 20170105 10:10:17 Updated 20170105 10:10:17
You will be required to buy protective clothing such as safety boots, work clothes and water proof outdoor clothing. Stationary such as pens, pencils, a writing pad and folder will also be essential. Visits to local attractions and organisations will be arranged throughout your course and some additional entry fees may be required. The course is vocational and is taught by experienced and qualified members of staff. Practical work is regularly carried out off site with local partner organisations. This work is valuable in developing your practical skills in realistic work settings. Equipment required You will be required to buy protective clothing such as safety boots, work clothes and water proof outdoor clothing. Stationary such as pens, pencils, a writing pad and folder will also be essential. Visits to local attractions and organisations will be arranged throughout your course and some additional entry fees may be required. The course is vocational and is taught by experienced and qualified members of staff. Practical work is regularly carried out off site with local partner organisations. This work is valuable in developing your practical skills in realistic work settings.
Peterborough Regional College
Further Education
information@peterborough.ac.uk
0845 8728722
http://www.peterborough.ac.uk
Park Crescent Town: Peterborough County:Cambridgeshire
Title: BTEC 90-credit Diploma in Horticulture (QCF) Qualification: BTEC 90-credit Diploma in Horticulture (QCF) Classification: Agriculture, Horticulture and Animal Care