Capel Manor College has devised a part-time 1 year programme (one day per week) starting in September and finishing in June/July.

An ideal programme for avid amateurs and those keen to progress into or those new to professional horticulture. The course offers theory, practical knowledge and hands on experience.

The Course
This nationally recognised Gardening Scheme consists of one certificate: The Certificate in Gardening (Practical) (0062-02). The awarding body City & Guilds validates the scheme.

Course Content
The topic areas covered over the year of study include:

• Unit 6 Weeds, pests and diseases
• Unit 9 Organic Gardening
• Unit 12 Growing vegetables and salads
• Unit 13 Growing fruit
• Unit 15 Practical gardening tasks

Aspects of growing food crops in glasshouses are also covered throughout this course.

Qualifications Gained
On completion of the year programme you will have the opportunity of achieving:

The Certificate in Gardening (Practical) (0062-02).

This course offers progression to City & Guilds Organic Husbandry and Holistic Studies, the RHS Certificate in Horticulture, NVQ2 Amenity Horticulture (Landscaping), City & Guilds Certificate 'The Garden Expert' and entry on to a comprehensive range of garden design programmes (although the latter requires the attendance of an 8 week design access programme).

Entry Requirements
All students should have a willingness to learn and be assessed on new skills and experiences in horticulture.

Normal entry requirements are:

• Completion of a Level 1 horticulture programme
• Minimum of 4 GCSEs

However, other relevant qualifications of equivalent standard and/or practical experience in horticulture will be considered.

Assessment
The Certificate in Gardening (Practical) (0062-02)

Four end of unit exams covering the course content section of this leaflet. Each exam is 1½ hours long comprising of 18 short answer questions. (Note: These exams are spaced throughout the course). To pass unit 15 a satisfactory level must be achieved on 12 practicals, 3 from each of the theory units 6, 9, 12 and 13.

Venue
This course takes place at Capel Manor's main site in Bullsmoor Lane, Enfield, EN1 4RQ, at The Storeyard, Inner Circle, Regent's Park, London and at Popes Lane, Gunnersbury Park, Acton, West London.

Additional Costs
Safety boots and secateurs are required for the programme.

Fees

Study		Day	Start Date	Course Time	19+ Annual Tuition Fee	19+ Reg Fee	Length
Part-time		Thu	Sept	9am-4pm	£283	£100	1 year

Please note that exam fees may be subject to change by the awarding bodies

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