Course overview
Build practical skills whilst earning recognised qualifications and real workplace experience, for a green career in areas such as horticulture, landscaping and grounds or green space maintenance.
This is a 12-week, full-time programme for unemployed Londoners aged 19-23 who want to start a green career. Gain practical horticulture and employability qualifications, complete a 70 – 80 hour work placement and receive personalised support to prepare for and move into employment.
You will receive personalised information, advice and guidance, plus an Individual Needs Assessment covering English, maths, digital skills, support needs and employment barriers.
You will learn
- CV, application, interview and workplace communication skills
- Plant establishment and planting
- Soil and ground preparation
- Pruning
- Turf maintenance
- Plant identification and science
- Plant health and propagation
- Hard landscaping and garden features
- Tools and machinery
- Customer interaction
City & Guilds Level 2 Certificate in Practical Horticulture Skills
Reference: 601/1069/7
Level 2 Certificate in Employability Skills
You must be aged between 19-23, unemployed and living in London to enrol on this course. There are no other formal entry requirements.
Whilst there is no guaranteed interview or job at the end of this course, we support you with job brokerage, vacancy matching, interview preparation and in-work support, with the aim of supporting you into employment.
This course is fully funded for eligible Londoners.
