Horticulture Pathway

On the Horticulture pathway you will enhance and develop your skills and understanding of this vocational area.

You will initially take part in taught sessions to learn core horticulture skills. Core skills include plant production, customer service skills and employability skills. Sessions take place in our Walled Garden, Garden Centre and Garden Centre Courtyard. You will also have the opportunity to get involved in projects such as Oswestry’s Britain in Bloom entry. Oswestry won a Silver Gilt award in the 2018 competition.

Where appropriate you can gain accreditation. From Agored Cymru Entry Level 1 Preparation for Work to City & Guilds Land-based Studies at Level 1, qualifications include:

City and Guilds – Level 1 in Land-based Studies
City and Guilds – Entry Level 3 – Skills for Working Life
City and Guilds – Entry Level 2 – Skills for Working Life

Agored Cymru – Entry 2 – Exploring working in Horticulture
Agored Cymru – Entry 2 – Working in Horticulture
Agored Cymru – Entry 1 – Preparation for Work
Agored Cymru – Entry 1 – Horticulture

As your horticulture skills continue to develop you will be able to undertake internal work experience placements.  You will experience work in a familiar internal setting before moving on to an external placement.

We have strong links with local businesses who offer external work experience placements.  These external opportunities will boost your confidence in work and social situations. We currently offer work experience placements with:

Ty Mawr Country Park
Dolywern
BrynGwyn Hall
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Treflach Farm
Ashdale House

For a flavour of what you might be involved in as a student  on the Horticulture pathway, follow Derwen College Garden Centre on Twitter:

Tweets by Derwen College Garden Centre

How to Apply

For further information contact the Admissions Team on:

Tel: 01691 661234 ext 401 or Email: [email protected]