What You Will Study
This study programme will cover a range of the topics and units at each level, some of which are listed below:
- How to prepare soil and mulching
- Planting
- Designing gardens
- Effective watering
- Soil pH and structure
- Planting hanging baskets and containers
- Creating displays from bulbs
- Caring for planted areas
- Making new plants from seeds and cuttings
- Growing fruit and vegetables
- Supporting plants effectively
- Painting and preserving wooden structures
- Potting up and growing on plants
- Identify plants and weeds
- Cutting grass safely
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How You Will Be Assessed
Theory assessment will be short-answer questions and there will be observed practical assessments.
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Entry Requirements
No formal entry requirements.
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Further Study
On successful completion and with the required English and Maths grades you can progress through the levels.