Horticulture
Horticulture courses enable you to get a real idea about the many possibilities that the industry has to offer.
Available courses
Level 1 Introductory Diploma in Vocational Studies (Land-based)
Full-Time · One Year
Level 1 Diploma in Land-Based Studies (Horticulture)
Full-Time · One Year
Level 2 Diploma in Horticulture
Full-Time · One Year
Level 3 Advanced Golf Greenkeeper
Apprenticeships · 24-27 months.
Level 2 Golf Greenkeeper Apprenticeship Standard
Apprenticeships · 24 months.
Intermediate Apprenticeship in Horticulture
Apprenticeships · 20 months
Level 2 Countryside Worker
Apprenticeships · 12 months
Level 2 Sports Turf Operative
Apprenticeships · 18-24 Months
Level 2 & 3 Horticulture Operative
Apprenticeships · 2 Years
Advanced Apprenticeship in Horticulture
Apprenticeships · 2 Years
Level 3 Horticulture Supervisor
Apprenticeships · 36 months
Level 3 Landscape Technician
Apprenticeships · 24 months
Horticulture at BCA
We use practical hands-on teaching along with underpinning knowledge from trained professionals both within the College and from industry.
Whilst on the programme you will get the opportunity to work in a variety of situations and locations. We make full use of the 400 acre historic estate and the grade 2 listed parks and gardens to practise in and develop your skills in line with industry requirements.
Our students progress into exciting careers across the country including working in botanical and historic gardens, conservation trusts, garden centres, landscape teams, green roof companies, National Trust properties or to set up and run their own businesses.