Are you passionate about working outdoors and growing plants for food, gardens and community areas?

The course is designed to meet the needs of industry employers and focuses on skills and behaviours that will give you the best opportunity to be successful when applying for work.

You will study a range of topics including:

  • Plant Propagation
  • Hard Landscaping
  • Turf Care
  • Planting Trees and Shrubs
  • Uses and maintenance of horticultural machinery

Passionate about working outdoors and growing plants for food, gardens and community areas? Do you want a career in horticulture?Then this is the course for YOU!

It is designed to meet the needs of industry employers and focuses on skills and behaviours that will give you the best opportunity to be successful when applying for work

  • Learn from industry- experienced and well qualified tutors
  • New and industrial standard growing areas
  • Opportunity to complete in the ‘World Skills competitions’
  • We have links with local and national charities such as TCV, RSPB and Manvers Lake Trust to enable our learners to experience life working in natural spaces, alongside our own 12-acre broadleaf woodland.

4 GCSEs at Grade 3 or above to include English and Maths orA Level 1 Vocational Qualification plusEnglish and Maths at Functional Skills Level 1

Mature learners with related work experience will be evaluated on an individual basis

You can apply using our online application form and clicking the Apply Now button at the top of this page. For more information support with your enquiry or application please contact Student Services by emailing learn@dearne-coll.ac.uk or by calling 01709 513355.

Level 3 Extended Diploma in Countryside Management

  • 16-18 year olds do not need to pay course fees
  • Those aged 19 or over may not need to pay fees depending on their circumstances. Find out if you qualify for help with fees.
If you need further advice or guidance please contact the Enquiries Team on 01709 513355.

You will be required to purchase a DVC land-based uniform, consisting of 2 polo shirts, a hoody and a waterproof jacket. Safety Work

All of the staff have been amazing to me over the years. After failing my GCSE English in school, I was given extra lessons at college, which enabled me to pass the exam. I have also had regular meetings with my career coach, who has been fantastic in helping me explore my options and provided some really useful information and advice.
Jessica Chesters
Jessica Chesters Early Years and Education
Please note

We make every effort to ensure information within our online course directory is accurate and a true representation of the courses we are offering in 2022-23 or 2023-24. However, we do reserve the right to make changes if necessary.