Amenity Horticulture Apprenticeships

Horticulture is now very fashionable, no longer is it just for Grandparents with plenty of time on their hands, young, successful people are now tuning into the benefits of gardening.

Once considered boring, even celebrities such as Kate Winslet and Keira Knightley now spend oodles of time in their gardens and employ garden designers to create the perfect setting for parties on those long summer nights.

It’s no surprise then, that the horticulture Industry in the UK employs over 37,000 of us whilst contributing over 1.2 billion a year to the economy. The best news is, however, that as our population rises and houses sprout up all over, owning a perfectly tended garden gives you a rung up the social ladder and will now never go out of fashion again. 

What’s Involved?

There are a number of core modules that make up the course including the use of pesticides, how to clear sites for planting and so on. These initial courses will give you a horticultural taste and determine which area of horticulture you most enjoy.  Following the compulsory part you will have free reign to choose which courses best suit your needs going forward. We have courses to suit all individuals’ requirements and they range from designing and planning, to self-employed gardening.

Qualification can take only months, depending on the students commitment and previous qualifications, and on completion of the course you will be fully certified with a Level 1 Award, a Level 2 Certificate or a Level 3 Diploma in Horticulture (QCF). These qualifications are recognized nationally, and fully respected by all employers in the horticultural industry, ensuring your career is given every chance to grow. 

Careers

When deciding on a horticulture amenity apprenticeship, let your imagination run wild. The careers are endless, and whether you’re a wilting wallflower or a vibrant viola, there’s a career to suit everyone.

Just a few of the marvelous jobs you can aim for following your apprenticeship include:

1. Garden Designer  -  To the stars even!
2. Horticulture Writer – Gardening Magazines are growing as fast as the flowers in this industry, and new experienced writers are always required.
3. TV Presenter - Remember Charlie Dimmock? 
4. Landscaper
5. Florist
6. Gardener
7. Self –Employed Horticulturist

The list is quite simply limitless, and with the range of courses on offer you can choose the career path that is best suited to your ideal final destination.

Call us today on 0121 2851023     to chat to one of our advisors, and see what we can do for your future.

By enrolling with us today, you are already 90% there; a team of qualified professionals will give you first class instruction, from your first day until you hold your own certificate proudly in your hand.