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Intro to Gardening Level 1
"The intent of this course is designed specifically for learners who have little experience with gardening to develop knowledge, investigate creativity and enhance social and employability skills. An Introduction to getting out into the garden and work as part of a team. Explore your creativity, what you need to do to care for plants and flowers, sow seeds, prepare soil for planting and develop skills in how to correctly dispose of garden waste. Health and safety, English, maths and digital skills will be embedded in the course.You are expected to be punctual and attend 100% of this course, if you do not attend for 3 consecutive weeks, you may be withdrawn. This will also reduce your chances of joining another course in the future.
English, Maths and Digital Skills will be embedded in the course.
You are required to adhere to Health and safety requirements at all times."

Open Course Fees

B1: £279.66 (In London Resident)
B2: £196.94 (London Concessionary)
B3: £0.00 (Concessionary)
B4: £402.60 (Out of London Resident)
Prosp User 2

Open What will I learn?

"The aim of the course is that you will be able to:-
• Demonstrate the Use tools safely
• Explore the understanding of different plant forms
• Record basic Latin names and technical horticultural language
• Demonstrate the need for different growing media
• Demonstrate propagation techniques (seed sowing and cloning) and use care techniques
• Practice different methods of pest and weed control."
Prosp User 3

Open How will I be assessed?

"Progress of your learning will be assessed through -
• Practical observation, Q+A
* Portfolio of work
• Completion of Individual Learning Plans"
Prosp User 4

Open What experience or qualifications do I need to start this course?

No formal qualifications are necessary, just a keen interest in gardening. Assessment for applicants is based on an interview exploring prior experience, interest and ambition. Literacy and numeracy is also considered with the completion of an online skills assessment. Please allow up to 2 hours for this to take place.
Prosp User 5

Open Important Information

Please note – the course will only go ahead subject to sufficient enrolments. You will be expected to attend every session, please let us know of any planned absences before you start the course.
Prosp User 14

Open Is there anything I need to bring? Are there any other costs?

Please bring along a pen and paper for note taking, a pair of secateurs and gardening gloves if you have them. You will also need to bring your own refreshments. You are advised not to purchase any materials or books until after the first session, as in the event of the class not running, no compensation can be given for expenditure incurred.

Open Can I get extra help?

"Yes. If you think you might need some additional support with your learning, please ask your tutor or the Centre staff for more information about how we can best support you.
Please ask us about the Learner Support Fund."
Prosp User 6

Open After the course….

Prosp User 7

Open What job opportunities could this lead to?

Prosp User 8

Open How will I be able to give my views on the course?

We welcome views from our learners in a number of ways. You can give your views through your ILP, course evaluation forms, on-line questionnaires and our Compliments, Comments and Complaints forms which can be found in Centre offices. You may also choose to become a course representative for your class, which your tutor will discuss with the class at the start of your course.
Prosp User 9

Open Safe learning

• We want you to enjoy your learning experience and feel safe, equal and respected while you are here with us. If you have any concerns, please report it to a member of staff or directly to a Designated Safeguarding Officer as soon as possible.

• To ensure that our learners can communicate with each other safely we offer a variety of functions in Google suite. We strongly discourage the use of other social media groups such as Whatsapp, which rely on personal data being shared.
Prosp User 10

Open How to apply/enquire

To apply, you will first need to attend a skills assessment session, please click on the link below to book or contact a centre for details of upcoming dates.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSedNZlK6JciGA2PTGCKqjAC01dR0tGPjTAl89qVXc9RjYqwuw/viewform
Prosp User 11
HOX1115
28/01/2025
03/06/2025
09:30 - 12:30
15 weeks
Rural Activities Garden Centre
Please note – the course will only go ahead subject to sufficient enrolments.
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