Level 2 Horticulture/Landscape Operative - Apprenticeship

Bishop Burton College

York Road, Bishop Burton, HU17 8QG

Apprenticeship

Level 2

Please note - For this apprenticeship you will need to find an employer to give you a placement, the provider may help you with finding one.

Agriculture, Horticulture and Animal Care

Available start dates

Tuesday, 01 September 2026

Bishop Burton College

1 Year(s)

Full time

Daytime/working hours

Course Summary

This apprenticeship will prepare you for work as a Horticulture and Landscape Operative. You will to build up knowledge and skills of the horticulture industry whilst working and earning a wage.

Course Details

To develop your knowledge, skills and behaviours as required for employment and future career progression within the industry. You will learn:

Principles of plant growth and development
Plant nutrition requirements
Ways to reduce waste
How to use equipment correctly
Cultivating soils for differing purposes
Controlling plant pests and diseases
Identifying plants

How will it be delivered and assessed?

You will develop your knowledge, skills and behaviours through theory and practical-based lessons. You will be released from work one day per week to undertake training at college. Employed within the industry, you will work 30 - 40 hours per week.

You will be assessed through an end point assessment (EPA) and graded pass or distinction. Please note that the duration does not include the EPA.

Entry requirements

You will need appropriate employment in the horticultural or landscaping industry. It is preferable that you have GCSE English and Maths at grade 3 or above.

Equipment required

Stationery such as pens and paper. An electronic device to access online learning, i.e. a laptop. Boots, heavy duty gloves and appropriate outdoor wear for practical sessions.

Your next steps...

More advanced courses are available at the college for further progression. You may also have the opportunity to be promoted to a higher level position at work

Work as a landscape gardener, planning and maintaining large gardens, parks and green spaces, garden centres etc.

Additional information

https://www.bishopburton.ac.uk/study/view-all-courses/Level-2-Horticulture-Landscape-Operative-Apprenticeship

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