Level 2 Horticulture/Landscape Operative Apprenticeship

Riseholme College

Showground Campus, North Carlton, Lincoln, LN1 2ZR

Apprenticeship

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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.

Information and Communication Technology

Available start dates

Tuesday, 01 September 2026

Riseholme 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

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 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 oppotunity to be promoted to a higher level position at work

Additional information

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

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