Capel Manor College has devised a 'hands on' part time 33 week programme (one day per week) starting September 2006 and finishing July 2007.

An ideal programme for avid amateurs and those wanting to move into horticulture as a professional. It offers practical knowledge and hands on experience. An excellent foundation programme for beginners.

The Course
This nationally recognised programme consists of one certificate: Horticultural Skills Tests (9352). The awarding body City & Guilds validates the scheme.

Course Content
The topic areas covered over the 33 weeks of study include:

· Growing trees, shrubs and roses (selection, establishment, care and maintenance)
· Growing flowers (herbaceous and annual plants, care and maintenance)
· The lawn (selection, establishment, care and maintenance)
· Propagating plants (vegetatively and from seed)
· Use of a range of tools, equipment and machinery
· Health and safety
· Plant Identification

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

C&G 9352 - Horticultural Skills Tests

This course offers progression to City & Guilds Organic Husbandry and Holistic Studies, the RHS General Certificate, NVQ2 Amenity Horticulture - Landscaping option. The College is also able to offer other topic areas under the City & Guilds Gardening Certificate (0062) and entry on to a comprehensive range of garden design programmes after successfully completing an 8 week introduction to Garden Design.

Entry Requirements
A willingness to learn new skills and experience in horticulture. The knowledge and understanding to undertake practical tasks.

You will also need to have a pair of safety boots and your own pair of secateurs.

Assessment
There will be a minimum of twelve practical tasks assessed plus a plant file project.

Progression
Successful completion of the C&G 9352 Certificate in Horticultural Skills will enable you to progress to C&G 0062 Certificate in Gardening, NVQ II Amenity Horticulture (if employed in horticulture).

Venue
This course takes place at Capel Manor's main campus in Bullsmoor Lane, Enfield, EN1 4RQ, at Popes Lane, Gunnersbury Park, Acton, West London, at Hall Lane, Upminster Court, Essex. (For further information please contact Thomas Cole, Head of London School of Horticulture & Landscaping at Thomas.Cole@capel.ac.uk)

Fees

Study		Day	Start Date	Course Time	19+ Annual Tuition Fee	19+ Reg Fee	Length
Part-time		Wed	Flexi	9am-4pm	£319	£45	1 year

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

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