This one year course is unique to Capel Manor College and it aims to equip students with the knowledge and practical skills required to become competent in organic practices and further develop permaculture skills. It also offers the student the principles and practices of growing medicinal / herbal plants and develop the holistic knowledge of each individual.

The Course
The course runs one year from September to July. A wide range of topics and lectures are supported with handouts and practical experience. Time will be spent in the garden and horticultural unit.

Course Content

• Organic principles and standards
• Soil management
• Crop protection
• Organic practices such as composting, companion planting and green manures
• Wildlife gardens
• Ecology and conservation
• Sustainability
• Permaculture principles, practices and design
• Introduction to herbal medicine
• Practicals covering organic and permaculture growing methods
  
  Visits to organic sites are arranged during the year. Some of the visits relate to on going projects.

Qualifications Gained
Success on this course leads to the City & Guilds Amenity Horticulture (0220) Phase 2 Year 3 Certificate in Organic Husbandry and Holistic Studies. This qualification can also lead to credits on the NCH in Organic Husbandry and Holistic Studies, please refer to the NCH leaflet.

Assessment
Assessment is by assignments, practical tests and an end of year examination.

Students attending the course need to allow 2 hours per week for coursework (to be completed at home).

Qualification Gained
Success on this course leads to the City & Guilds Amenity Horticulture (0220) Phase 2 Year 3 Certificate in Organic Husbandry and Holistic Studies.

Entry Requirements
All students should have a sound understanding of horticultural practices and a good plant knowledge prior to starting the course.

The normal entry requirements are:

• City & Guilds Certificate in Gardening 0062
• RHS Certificate in Horticulture

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

Course Costs
Apart from the course and examination fees, students will need to equip themselves with safety boots, secateurs and protective clothing for practical work.

Venue
This course takes place at Capel Manor’s main site in Bullsmoor Lane, Enfield and at Popes Lane, Gunnersbury Park, Acton, West London.

Fees

Study		Day	Start Date	Course Time	19+ Annual Tuition Fee	19+ Reg Fee	Length
Part-time		T	Sept	9am-4pm	£319	£65	1 year

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

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