Hard Landscaping (City & Guilds Level 2 Diploma)

If landscaping is for you, this course will give you all of the practical skills you'll need. You'll be able to discover a variety of techniques that will enable you to carry out both grounds maintenance and practical landscaping.

At the same time, you'll also learn basic design concepts and how best to use materials. You'll be able to choose whether to use your skills in employment or to build on your knowledge through further training.

You can look forward to a varied programme of modules that also includes a work placement. You'll also continue your English and Maths up to GCSE level. Modules include:

• Close board, panel and post and rail fencing
• Laying and repairing of ornamental turf
• Machinery use and maintenance
• Planting and setting out to a plan
• Site surveying and setting out measurements to a plan.

• 4 GCSE's at Grades 9-3 inc. English & maths (Science at grade 3 is recommended)
• Mature students without the above requirements will be considered.

By completing this course, you'll be able to go on to complete on of three Level 3 Horticulture programmes or into employment in the hard landscaping industry, an apprenticeship scheme or work as a Garden Maintenance Contractor, Garden Maintenance Technician or Landscaping Technician.