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Horticulture Level 2

Overview

This course gives a general introduction to horticulture, which is suitable for anyone wanting to prepare for more advanced study or a career in horticulture, with a combination of practical and theoretical elements.

Description

Studying this course, you will learn the foundational skills for a career in horticulture – the care and use of plants for gardens, parks and food. You will learn how to work safely in a horticulture workplace.

You will learn to identify plants, how to ensure they grow and thrive outdoors, and the science that explains why a plant will do well or badly. You’ll learn the practical techniques that establish and maintain a garden, park or allotment.

Modules include:

health and safety,
plant identification,
establishment and maintenance of plants outdoors,
business and horticultural science.

The course includes lectures and classroom-based work mixed with practical sessions, giving students' relevant practical experience and industry skills.

Students' work is assessed through an exam and a synoptic assessment, which is a multi-part simulated business exercise

Unique Selling Points

Learn about Horticulture in Askham Bryan’s unique grounds and facilities, including an arboretum, woodland, glasshouses, vegetable gardens, hard landscaping area and extensive planted gardens.
One free additional qualification (known as a ticket in industry) for example in the use of brushcutters, or pesticide sprayers.
Free transport to ensure you can get to college.

Entry Requirements

At least 4 GCSEs at grading level 3 (Old GCSE grade E) or above including Maths and English with Science desirable. Alternatively a suitable Level 1 vocational qualification with English and Maths at Level 1.

Further Study

Upon successful completion of this course students may progress to a Level 3 course or into the horticultural and landscape industries.

Our enrolment calendar is live and we’re already meeting some of our new students at our Newton Rigg campus today. If you’re a new starter at York, Wakefield, Saltaire, Middlesbrough or Newcastle or a returning student or Higher Education student then all the other dates can be found online here https://tinyurl.com/yyfm8sde Enjoy your Bank Holiday!

Congratulations to everyone who opened their GCSE’s today, two years of hard work complete. If you didn’t quite get the grades you were hoping for then all is not lost. Askham Bryan College offer Level 1, 2 and 3 courses in a number of land-based and general further education areas and we can find the appropriate learning level for you to progress into work, onto degree study or apprenticeships. We can also start students who didn’t receive a Grade 4 for Maths and English onto a Level 2 programme for one year to progress onto Level 3. It’s also not too late to enrol with us for September 2019, so if you haven’t already applied, make your application today and you’ll hear from us in time for enrolment. If you’d like to discuss your options you can also come along to a Late Enrolment Event on the 2nd or 4th September to find out about courses, our free transport, accommodation, support services and anything else you’d like to know. Visit our What’s On page on the website for dates or make an online application here https://www.askham-bryan.ac.uk/application/register We look forward to hearing from you!

We’ve got another new addition to the Agriculture department for students returning or starting for the first time at Askham Bryan College this September courtesy of our partnership with Trimble Agriculture - UK & Ireland Say hello to our New Holland T6 Dynamic Command tractor complete with five navigation systems, an amazing piece of equipment. Huge thanks to New Holland Agriculture and @Russellsgroup along with Trimble for making this possible.

Good luck to everyone collecting their #GCSE results tomorrow.

1st year Degree MACWC (Management of Animal Collections with Conservation) students recently took a trip to Scotland to take part in some Conservation Projects and Zoo Management talks as part of their course. All the students enjoyed snorkelling with seals and sharks; whilst being involved in basking shark surveying and behaviour observations. The trip also involved a visit to Edinburgh Zoo and the Highland Wildlife Park and a Rare Breeds Society Farm, where the students learnt about the conservation efforts taking place. A fun trip for all, especially with the variety of Scottish weather and the first time camping for many students! Interested in studying with University Askham Bryan? we are open for Clearing for a September 2019 start date. Find out more on the Askham Bryan College website https://www.askham-bryan.ac.uk/higher-education/ucas-clearing-2019

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