What You Will Study
This course will cover a range of the topics and units, 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
- How You Will Be Assessed
Theory assessment will be short-answer questions and there will be observed practical assessments.
- Entry Requirements
Predicted GCSE Grades 9-3 in three subjects.
AND
Minimum Entry Level 3 in English and Maths or equivalent.
AND
A good reference from Head of Year 10 or Headteacher.
AND
A genuine interest in horticulture and a commitment to the course. - Further Study
On successful completion and with the required English and maths grades you can progress through the levels.