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Practical Horticulture Skills Level 1

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Level 1
Part-Time
BHOL1002 (2026/2027D)
17/11/2026
Format
06/04/2027
Format
Tuesday - 10am till 12:30pm
Alderfield Allotment Penwortham - Alderfield, , Penwortham, PR1 9HA
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Course Information

Course Information
This qualification is aimed at learners and at three different levels (Award/Certificate/Diploma). Further develop your practical skills and knowledge in Horticulture for application in a home or work environment. All learning will take place on college approved sites where you will be able to apply the skills and knowledge you are learning in a suitable environment designed to support the development of Horticultural knowledge.
The course is delivered in three consecutive levels (Award/Certificate/Diploma) the content of which will vary depending on the time of year and the location. Each component involves the delivery of accredited units from City and Guilds. The Award and Certificate can be achieved individually, but to complete the Diploma learners must have completed the Award & Certificate first.

Further information will be provided by the Horticulture team at the start of the course, but here’s a link to the City & Guilds qualification specification for further details:

https://www.cityandguilds.com/-/media/productdocuments/land_based_services/horticulture/7573/7573_level_1/centre_documents/7573-11_l1_award_certificate_diploma_practical_horticulture_skills_qhb_v4-1-pdf.ashx

Certification for this qualification will be provided upon successful completion of each component: (Award/Certificate/Diploma.)
Learning during the course is blended between practical and theory to enable you to build your knowledge of Horticulture whilst developing your practical skills in the subject. To consolidate and evidence learning throughout the course you will participate in/complete: · Practical tasks and assessments · Written work recording evidence against unit criterion · 1:1 Tutorials · Reflection of learning and teacher feedback
In order to attend the course, learners should be able to follow verbal and written instructions in English at Entry Level 3 and above.

A personal or professional interest in Horticulture is essential for successful completion of this course.
Regular verbal and written feedback will illustrate learner progress, highlighting areas of success and development.
Completion of assessment at the start and end of the course will enable learners to review their skills and knowledge against the qualification, highlighting specific areas to focus on or for further develop.
Learners will also be supported to set an individual target(s) for the course based on personal goals and aspirations.
This course is an accredited qualification and it is important that you submit all course work to your teacher as advised in order to successfully complete each component within the 16 weeks
Following the completion of this course you could progress to the Level 2 Practical Horticulture Skills (Certificate & Diploma). This qualification is aimed at learners who are looking to extend their skills and knowledge beyond the Level 1 and have an interest in Horticulture as a career or volunteering pathway.
Funding may be available for people who are; unemployed looking for work and in receipt of active benefits or on a low income (evidence of income and benefits will be required upon enrolment).

* Each request will be reviewed on an individual basis, considering learners’ personal circumstances and reasons for the request.

The college has an Additional Learning Support Team who can support students with a variety of learning needs. If you have a diagnosed additional learning need or feel you may need additional support in order to successfully complete this course, please speak to your course teacher upon enrolment.
Following the completion of this course the following progression option is available:
· Level 2 Practical Horticulture Skills (Certificate & Diploma) – 32 weeks in total

Fee and Waiver Information

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Our courses are funded by the Department for Education (DfE) and the Lancashire Combined County Authority (LCCA).

In some circumstances, this funding allows us to offer courses at a reduced cost to learners who meet certain eligibility criteria. Below are the standard course fees for Lancashire residents and, where applicable, the reduced fees available to eligible learners.

To qualify for reduced fees, you may be required to complete a fee assessment and provide evidence to support your eligibility.

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The standard fee for anyone living outside of the LCCA funded area (e.g. if your home address is in the Greater Manchester devolved funded area) is charged at £12.10 per hour, but may be higher for some courses.

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Standard Course Fee
£105.00
I am aged 19-24 (on the 31st August) and have a EHCP
£0.00
I am aged under 19 (on the 31st August)
£0.00
I am currently under formal redundancy consultation
£0.00
I am employed and have earnings of less than £26,800 per year (inc any benefit payments)
£0.00
I am not employed, I am taking this course to help with future employment prospects
£0.00
I am not employed, I am taking this course to support a health condition, disability or caring responsibility
£0.00
I am unemployed and in receipt of Employment Support Allowance
£0.00
I am unemployed and in receipt of Job Seekers Allowance
£0.00
I am unemployed and in receipt of Universal Credit with a take home pay less than £952 (or £1534 for a joint claim) per month
£0.00
I am unemployed, not in receipt of any benefit and am seeking employment in relation to this course that i am enrolling onto.
£0.00
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