Course overview
This course provides learners with the knowledge and practical skills required to support wildlife and enhance biodiversity within a garden environment. It introduces key ecological principles and horticultural practices that contribute to the establishment and long-term maintenance of resilient ecosystems and diverse habitats capable of supporting a wide range of insects and animals.
Students will examine horticultural techniques that promote soil health, explore plant selection strategies that benefit a broad spectrum of fauna, and consider ecologically responsible approaches to managing plant and animal “pests.” The course will also investigate a range of cultivation and garden management systems informed by regenerative and sustainable principles.
Designed for those who wish to develop gardens that function as ecologically rich environments, this course provides a foundation for creating and managing gardens that actively support wildlife and biodiversity
You will learn
- How to create a healthy soil biome
- How to identify plants to support wildlife
- How to select a range of climate resilient plants
- A range of growing systems
- How to produce a range of habitats to support insects and animals in urban environments
Certificate in Practical Horticulture Skills – City & Guilds of London Institute Reference: 60056113
There are no formal entry requirements. You do not need previous experience, just a willingness to learn. You may be asked to attend an interview to explore your interests, experience and ambitions. You must be aged 19 and over to enrol on this course.
You can go on to study The Professional Gardener (Level 2), RHS Certificate in Practical Horticulture (Level 2), or volunteering opportunities in gardens and land based projects.
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 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.
