City and Guilds Level 3 Certificate in Horticulture*
*Subject to approval
Course Details
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Department
Horticulture -
Qualification
Level 3 -
Course Type
Part Time -
Length
34 weeks -
Location(s)
York
Course at a glance
The City and Guilds L3 programme is our advanced horticulture offer for adult learners. It is aimed at those already employed in a horticulture setting and looking to further develop their skills, or at keen amateur gardeners.
Location
This course is delivered at our York Campus
Dates and Times
Friday (9am-4pm).
This course will commence in the week beginning 15 September 2025 and complete in the week beginning 22 June 2026
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The City and Guilds L3 Certificate in Horticulture is aimed at learners who already hold a L2 qualification in horticulture. It will be of interest horticultural professionals, career changers and keen amateurs alike. The qualification allows learners to acquire underpinning scientific knowledge whilst developing the practical skills vital for employment within the horticulture industry.
Key Information
Topics will include:
Ornamental Horticulture
- Plant identification
- Plant Selection
- Ornamental Planting Design
- Planting Practices
- Aftercare of Ornamental Plants
Advanced Propagation
- Planning Propagation
- Advanced Propagation Techniques
- Aftercare of Propagated Plants
Organic Growing
- Principles of Organic Crop Production
- Soil Health
- Organic Growing Methods
- Pest, Disease and Weed Management
The course is assessed by a portfolio of evidence, including both practical skills and written assignments, compiled throughout the programme.
Please note that for practical courses, learners are required to provide steel toe-capped safety boots, suitable gloves and clothing appropriate to the weather conditions.
Applicants are expected to have successfully completed a Level 2 qualification in horticulture.
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The City and Guilds L3 Certificate in Horticulture will provide you with the skills and knowledge necessary to progress your career in horticulture.
Employment opportunities may include:
- Garden centres and plant nurseries
- Public gardens and estates
- Private gardens and estates
- Parks and urban green spaces
- Community gardens
- Garden design
- Garden maintenance
- Social and therapeutic horticulture
Please enquire for further information.
Course cost may be different if you reside in a devolved area. To find out more please visit out finance page for advice for over 19 applicants or email us: student.records@askham-bryan.ac.uk