Askahm Bryan College

Department: Landscape Construction

Main features

This course is suitable if you are a new operative in the industry or an existing operative and want to broaden your knowledge and skills. Emphasis is placed on practical skills, with some classroom-based theory sessions. You will be taught by experienced tutors who have or are currently working in the industry [Course tutor Harry Turner has been appointed as both the UK Team Manager and as a judge in the landscape skill section of the World Skills Competition].

After the Course
If you are successful on the course you could consider progressing to qualifications such as the National Diploma in Horticulture.

Qualified and well-motivated people are in demand in all aspects of horticulture. There are also opportunities for self-employment.

Entry requirements

You will usually need at least 4 GCSEs at grade E or above, normally to include English and mathematics, or equivalent qualifications.

What you will study

·          Paving
·          Carpentry and Joinery
·          Investigating Hand Operations
·          Introduction to Amenity and Decorative Horticulture
·          Turf Operations

Assesment

You will be assessed by a combination of continuous assessments and assignments.

Contact

Central Admissions (Tel: 01904 772211 or email: enquiries@askham-bryan.ac.uk)