Shipley College Full-time Prospectus 2019-20
We are a small, friendly college based in beautiful buildings in Saltaire Village, offering great full-time and part-time courses, apprenticeships and traineeships.
We are a small, friendly college based in beautiful buildings in Saltaire Village, offering great full-time and part-time courses, apprenticeships and traineeships.
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Horticulture Level 1<br />
Course length: 1 year | Code: 7115<br />
Landscape Gardening Level 2<br />
Course length: 1 year | Code: 7006<br />
Entry requirements<br />
• 2 GCSEs at grade 2 (E) or above in both English<br />
& maths.<br />
• We will do an assessment to find out which<br />
course level is right for you.<br />
• A positive attitude, be physically fit and have an<br />
enthusiasm for practical outdoor work.<br />
• You will be invited to a ‘taster’ session to find out<br />
more about the course.<br />
About the course<br />
This is an excellent starting point if you are<br />
completely new to Horticulture. You gain a good<br />
working knowledge by combining practical projects<br />
with some classroom based study. Learn how to<br />
prepare soil, grow & care for plants, plant them out,<br />
maintain them and look after tools & machinery. You<br />
spend up to two days gaining vital work experience.<br />
You also gain personal & social development skills<br />
which help you with your studies and finding a job,<br />
plus essential Functional Skills qualifications in<br />
maths, English and ICT. As part of the Foundation<br />
Learning offer, this course gives you an introduction<br />
to lots of other subject options as well as<br />
Horticulture.<br />
You will need safety boots and warm clothes for<br />
working outdoors.<br />
Your future<br />
After completing your course, you can move on to<br />
the Landscape Gardening Level 2 course, find an<br />
apprenticeship or employment in the Horticulture<br />
and Gardening industries.<br />
Entry requirements<br />
• 2 GCSEs at grade 3 (D) or above, including English.<br />
or<br />
A full Level 1 at Pass grade, plus a GCSE grade 3<br />
(D) or above in English.<br />
• You will have an interview and further assessment<br />
to check the course is right for you.<br />
• A keen interest in working outside with plants.<br />
About the course<br />
Interested in the environment? A career in Landscape<br />
Gardening offers something for everyone. You can be<br />
creative and learn how to design beautiful gardens.<br />
This course is a great introduction to the skills and<br />
knowledge you need to form a solid base for a<br />
lifelong career.<br />
Topics covered include practical horticultural<br />
skills, plant identification & knowledge, garden<br />
maintenance and how to use specialist tools &<br />
equipment. You will learn hard landscaping skills<br />
including laying patios, paving, fencing, lawn & hedge<br />
maintenance and using a wide range of horticultural<br />
machinery.<br />
You will complete a work placement to build up<br />
practical hands-on experience. In addition, you have<br />
the opportunity to improve your English and maths.<br />
You will need safety boots and warm clothes for<br />
working outdoors.<br />
Your future<br />
On successful completion of the course, you could<br />
progress to the Horticulture BTEC Level 3 course,<br />
or on to an apprenticeship in Horticulture. You could<br />
also use the skills and experience you have gained to<br />
find employment in the Horticulture industry.<br />
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<strong>Shipley</strong> <strong>College</strong> | 01274 327281 | studentservices@shipley.ac.uk | www.shipley.ac.uk<br />
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