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Horticulture
Northop College provides horticultural students with a perfect backdrop to develop the practical skills needed for a career in this industry. Access to over 22 acres of landscaped gardens, turfed areas, 10-hectare organic farm and wholesale nursery to train in, courses also offer the opportunity to enter prestigious competitions such as the RHS Tatton Flower Show.
Career Paths
Landscape Gardener, Green Keeper, Nursery Assistant, Botanic Garden Assistant, Surveyor, Contract Manager, Landscape Designer.
Where will I be taught?
Our Horticulture courses are taught at Northop College.
Courses
| Title | Level | Length | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry to Horticulture | Entry | 1 yr |  |
| Diploma in Horticultural Skills | Level 1 | 1 yr | |
| Diploma in Horticultural Skills | Level 2 | 1 yr | |
| Diploma in Horticultural Skills | Level 3 | 1 yr | |
Did you know?
Last year students on these courses had the opportunity to work on a contract for the Duke of Westminster's estate, taking responsibility for growing and nurturing the plants used at the highly renowned gardens.
More information?
Telephone Student Services on 01244 834511 or send us an online message.
Apply now!
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Text APPDC with your name and address to 88020 to receive an application form in the post.
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Download the application form, print it, complete it and then post it to the Admissions Co-ordinator at Deeside College.
Student View
Name: Carl Roberts
Age: 19
Previous School: Ysgol Morgan LLwyd, Wrexham
Course: Diploma in Horticultural Skills at Level 3
"The Level 2 and 3 Horticultural Skills courses have allowed me to gain a great variety of skills in different areas of horticulture. During the courses I have been able to take a number of different work placements which has allowed me to specialise in different areas and gain real experience".
Tutor Spotlight
Sue Nicholas
Sue has worked in the industry for 25 years during which she has developed a specialist nursery, worked as a consultant specialising in soils for difficult sites and undertaken many design projects.
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