Gardening (Level 1)

Entry Requirements

No specific entry requirements are needed for this level

Duration

8 week course with 2.5 contact hours per week

Learning outcomes

Expected learning outcomes for this course include:

• Soil properties
• Composting and soil management
• Plant biology
• Plant propagation
• Potting and planting techniques
• Proper watering practices for different plant types
• Safe and effective use of garden tools
• Types and applications of fertilisers
• Plant protection methods
• Identification of beneficial garden organisms and pests (garden friends and foes)
• Principles and techniques of pruning
• Understanding and designing garden features
• Basic concepts of landscaping

Delivery method

Face to face lessons.

Certification/Award

A letter of attendance will be issued to learners who attend at least 80% of the course

Language of instruction

Bilingual