Course overview
This short, introductory course is ideal for complete beginners, new to drawing.
You can choose to study this course as a taster course if you are considering a career change. If you however, have a keen interest in pursuing a career in Garden Design we recommend starting directly on our Garden Design Certificate (Level 2) course.
You will be assessed through the completion and submission of coursework assignments. This will include a design of a garden space including a variety of sketches and plan drawings. Successful completion of all three modules will guarantee a pass for this course. You will need to allow time for additional research, study and work at home each week.
If you have a Level 2 horticulture qualification, you can also use this course to progress to a Level 3 garden design course.
You will learn
- How to draw a garden design plan and section elevations
- How to complete a garden design project
- Free hand drawing
- Skills of observation
- The principles of design
- The roles of plants in design
- The use of hedging in garden design
Certificate in Garden Design – Gateway Qualifications Limited
Reference: 60365432
No previous experience is required but applicants need to have at least basic Maths and English to GCSE qualification (or equivalent) together with a good standard of literacy and numeracy. You must be aged 19 and over to enrol on this course.
After successfully completing this course, you may be able to progress to the Garden Design Certificate (Level 2) or one of the RHS Level 2 Certificates.
This course is part-funded by the ESFA (Education and Skills Funding Agency) or Greater London Authority (GLA) for those that are eligible.
If you are aged 16, 17 or 18 at the start of the course, your tuition, exams and materials fees will be paid for you in full as long as you meet some basic criteria for UK residence (more information can be found on our Fees and Funding page).
If you are aged 19 or over on the day your course starts, you may be entitled to help with tuition fees subject to criteria. If you receive employment benefits, have a low income, or are studying towards your first substantial qualification, you may be entitled to free tuition. You may need to pay a materials fee if applicable to your course. Find further information about help with tuition fees on our Fees and Funding page.
For some of our courses, we offer a discount for current students. If this is the case, you will see the reduced fee when you select your chosen course campus and start date. To qualify for this discount, you must already be studying another course at Capel Manor College, and be adding this course to your existing programme.
