Whether you’re a hobbyist with a keen interest in gardening, or you want to pursue a career in horticulture, tending to our city’s green spaces and stunning landscapes, a horticulture or land-based qualification from The Sheffield College at Sheffield Botanical Gardens could be just the answer.
The Sheffield College's land based department will be working with Botanical Gardens to deliver a Level 2 Horticulture programme specifically for adults. This full-cost, 1 year course will run at the Botanical Gardens every Tuesday from September 2025, with support and access to online materials throughout.
This course is perfect for adults wanting to learning something new or upskill their green fingers with guidance from highly qualified teaching staff to gain a qualification accredited by City & Guilds. The majority of content is practical and will consist of small assessments that take place during the course delivery by the teaching team. You’ll learn to prepare areas for planting, create seasonal displays and use the appropriate tools.
There are no formal entry requirements, however a keen interest in gardening and horticulture would be beneficial.
Students who successfully complete this qualification could progress on to:
Level 2 Diploma in Practical Horticulture
Level 2 Diploma in Environmental Conservation
Course fees
This course is eligible for full funding. Where full funding cannot be secured the learner contribution would be £362.