Level 1 Conservation/Horticulture -

Level 1 Conservation/Horticulture

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Course Details

  • Department

    Foundation Learning

  • Qualification

    Level 1

  • Course Type

    Full Time

  • Length

    1 Year

  • Location(s)

    Middlesbrough
    York

Course at a glance

Take your first steps on the career ladder and study a Level 1 Land-Based Programme with us. We focus on practical skills, but we will also develop your academic skills over the year.

Entry Requirement

Entry Level 3 or above or level 1 Stepping Stone or equivalent qualifications or GCSEs at grades 1-2 (F-G )

Cost for students aged Under 19

Free

for students over the age of 19 please contact us

You will attend College for a minimum of 3 days per week and upon completion of your programme you will achieve a Level 1 Diploma in Land-Based Studies from City and Guilds. There will be no formal exams! You will collect a portfolio of evidence during the course. Each unit will be continually assessed throughout the study programme. Assessments will be spread out during the year and will be either written, oral, practical, individual or group work.

LEVEL 1 CONSERVATION/HOTRICULTURE

Develop a vast range of wildlife and conservation skills, such as landscaping, wild flower planting, habitat identification and industry-related construction and maintenance. This course is ideal for anyone passionate about British wildlife and conservation, and you’ll get to work across various environments such as woodlands, nature reserves and community projects.

Entry Level 3 or above or level 1 Stepping Stone or equivalent qualifications or GCSEs at grades 1-2 (F-G )

 

If you have not already achieved a level 4 English and maths GCSE, you will continue to work towards these qualifications at a level that is appropriate for you. You will either be studying Functional Skills from Entry 1 – Level 1 or be in a GCSE class.

We will help you develop skills that employers are looking for and also improve your personal performance.

24 hours of work experience in a setting that’s relevant to your qualification will add to your transferable skills.

Upon completion of a full level 1 you can more onto the level 2 stepping stone programme.

Students may also progress to the full level 2 course.

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