Course Type: Adult and Community
Location: Broomfield Hall
Subject Area: Horticulture
Start Date: Flexible

This is a foundation theory course for pesticide application. The foundation module should be studied prior to any other FEPA module.

View Course Information Level 2 Principles of Safe Handling and Application of Pesticides (PA1) (NPTC 0216-73)

Course Type: Adult and Community
Location: Broomfield Hall
Subject Area: Horticulture
Start Date: 08/02/2027

This is a two-day taster course covering various aspects of horticulture, but focusing on pruning techniques. We will cover timing, types of pruning and good practice and explain the...

View Course Information Pruning College Certificate

Course Type: Adult and Community
Location: Broomfield Hall
Subject Area: Horticulture
Start Date: 16/11/2026

This course is designed to give students an introduction to garden design and landscape construction.

View Course Information College Certificate in Garden Design and Landscape Construction

Course Type: Adult and Community
Location: Broomfield Hall
Subject Area: Horticulture
Start Date: 20/10/2026

This is a two-day taster course, covering various aspects of horticulture but focusing on pruning techniques. We will cover timing, types of pruning and good practice and explain the...

View Course Information Pruning College Certificate

Course Type: Adult and Community
Location: Broomfield Hall
Subject Area: Horticulture
Start Date: 11/09/2026

This qualification provides a route to employment in professional horticulture by assessing knowledge and providing the necessary skills to become a competent landscape gardener.

View Course Information Level 3 Certificate in Practical Horticulture – day-time (College certificate)

Course Type: Adult and Community
Location: Broomfield Hall
Subject Area: Horticulture
Start Date: 11/09/2026

This qualification provides a route to employment in professional horticulture by assessing your knowledge of the principles underpinning horticultural practices. It also supports career development for those already working...

View Course Information RHS Level 2 Certificate in Practical Horticulture – Day time

Course Type: Adult and Community
Location: Broomfield Hall
Subject Area: Horticulture
Start Date: 10/09/2026

This qualification provides a route to employment in professional horticulture by assessing your knowledge of the principles underpinning horticultural practices. It also supports career development for those already working...

View Course Information RHS Level 2 Certificate in Practical Horticulture – Evening

Course Type: Adult and Community
Location: Broomfield Hall
Subject Area: Horticulture
Start Date: 08/09/2026

This course is suitable for students who want to develop their plant identification and botany skills. It includes plant nomenclature, using keys, visits to botanical gardens and identification.

View Course Information Certificate in Plant Identification and Botany

Course Type: Adult and Community
Location: Broomfield Hall
Subject Area: Horticulture
Start Date: Flexible

If you use abrasive wheel machines for cutting or grinding as part of your work, for example in landscaping, building and construction, demolition, salvage and workshops, this qualification will...

View Course Information Level 2 Certificate of Competence in the Safe Use of Abrasive Wheel Machines (NPTC 0125-01)