- Framework:
- Horticulture
- Level:
- 2/3/4
If you are interested in working outdoors, enjoy working with plants or are interested in maintaining grounds used for sport and/or recreation, horticulture may be the career for you.
Horticulture is a broad and varied industry that can be split into four main areas and involves many different aspects of working with and maintaining the land, for pleasure, leisure and food.
1. Landscaping
2. Production horticulture.
3. Sports turf and golf greenkeeping
4. Parks, gardens and green spaces
There are many different types of jobs available in horticulture, for example, you may wish to become a gardener growing and maintaining plants or a greenkeeper looking after specific grounds, or a production manager producing salad and fruit for retail.
Pathway options and levels
Horticulture - Level 2
Supports the roles of Gardener, Landscaper, Nursery Worker, Fruit and Vegetable Production Worker, Cemetery Worker, Greenkeeper and Groundsman.
Horticulture - Level 3
Supports the roles of Horticultural Technician, Deputy Head Greenkeeper, Deputy Head Groundsman, Garden Designer, Senior Gardener, Gardener (Historic and Botanic) and Parks Officer.
Horticulture - Level 4
Supports the roles of Golf Course Manager, Landscape Manager, Head Gardener, Nursery Manager, and Production Manager.
Further information
Duration
Level 2: 24 months
Level 3: 24 months
Level 4: 30 months
Progression routes
Level 2 Routes include:
- Employment
- Level 3 Diploma/Apprenticeship.
Level 3 Routes include:
- Employment
- Higher Education courses such as a HNC/D
- Level 4 Diploma/apprenticeship.
Level 4 Routes Include:
- Employment
- Higher Education courses such as a HNC/D.
Qualifications
Level 2: Diploma in Work-based Horticulture
Level 3: Diploma in Work-based Horticulture
Level 4: Diploma in Work-based Horticulture
What are the entry requirements for this pathway?
All apprenticeship pathways in Wales have entry requirements.
If you are interested in undertaking this pathway – you need to have the following entry level qualification(s);
Level 2
Level 2: There are no entry requirements for the Foundation Apprenticeship in Horticulture, however, a strong interest in and commitment to the sector is vital for successful completion of the programme.
Additionally, there are qualifications and courses that will help learners understand the sector prior to starting:
- Level 1 Certificate in Land-based Operations
- Level 1 Diploma in Horticulture
- Level 1 Diploma in Work-based Horticulture
- Level 1 NVQ in Amenity/Production Horticulture
- Level 1 Diploma in Practical Horticulture Skills
- Level 1 Award/Certificate/Diploma in Work-based Land-based Operations
- RHS Introductory Award in Practical Horticulture
- Level 1 RHS Award in Practical Horticulture
- GCSEs/A levels
Level 3
Level 3: A strong interest in and commitment to the sector is vital for successful completion of the programme.
Practical experience within the Horticulture industry is recommended at this level.
Additionally, there are qualifications and courses that will help learners understand the sector prior to starting such as
- Level 2 Diploma in Work-based Horticulture
- Level 2 NVQ in Amenity/Production Horticulture
- Level 2 Certificate in Practical Horticulture Skills
- Level 2 Diploma in the Principles and Practices of Horticulture
- Level 2 BTEC Extended Certificate in Sports and Amenity Turf Management
- Level 2 Certificate in Gardening
- Level 2 Certificate in Garden Design
- Level 2 RHS Certificate in Practical Horticulture
- Level 2 RHS Diploma in the Principles and Practices of Horticulture
- Level 2 RHS Principles of Plant Growth, Propagation and Development
- Level 2 RHS Principles of Garden Planning, Establishment and Maintenance
- Level 2 RHS Certificate in the Principles of Horticulture
- 3 GCSEs (A*-C) /A levels
Level 4
Level 4: A strong interest in and commitment to the sector is vital for successful completion of the programme.
Practical experience within the Horticulture industry is recommended at this level.
The Horticulture industry want the entry requirements for the Higher Apprenticeship to be flexible, so therefore has suggested that one of the following should be completed:
Level 3 Diploma in Work-based Horticulture
Level 3 NVQ in Amenity/Production Horticulture
Level 3 Certificate in Practical Horticulture Skills
Level 3 Diploma in the Principles and Practices of Horticulture
Level 3 Extended Certificate in Sports and Amenity Turf Management
Level 3 Certificate in Gardening
Level 3 Certificate in Garden Design
Level 3 RHS Certificate in Practical Horticulture
Level 3 RHS Diploma in the Principles and Practices of Horticulture
Level 3 RHS Principles of Plant Growth, Propagation and Development
Level 3 RHS Principles of Garden Planning, Establishment and Maintenance
2 AS/A levels
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