Horticulture
Work in partnership with Groundwork at the Thornes Park Nursery.
Enjoy working outside rather than in a classroom? Prefer practical tasks to exams? Then a horticulture course could be for you. Working in a realistic working environment, you will complete the tasks you need to gain a qualification in Horticulture.
You will work in small groups on projects to develop and maintain a large garden area. Working in a team you will build confidence, social skills, ability to work independently and use a wide range of tools.
Why Study With Us?
Professional staff
Highly qualified staff with years of industry experience.
Outdoor facilities
Working in partnership with Wakefield Council at our Horticulture facility in Thornes Park.
Industry partnerships
Group work placement activities with Wakefield Countryside Team and Yorkshire Wildlife Trust.
Trips & residentials
Multiple working trips to places such as RHS Harlow Carr, Helmsley Walled Garden and Sheffield Botanic Garden.
Horticulture Courses
- School Leavers
- Adult Learners
Level 1 Practical Horticulture Skills
Start Date: September
Level 2 Practical Horticulture
Start Date: September
Award Creative Craft - Floristry
Start Date: October
Certificate Creative Craft - Floristry
Start Date: September
Wakefield College Horticulture Newsletter Spring 2025
Meet Our Students
We get to do a variety of activities such as painting, building and planting in the garden at Thornes Park.
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I have learnt about types of plants, how to crop and care for them and how to make different plants.
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I’ve also been able to develop skills with tools such as drills and people skills.
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We have also been involved in making the compost bins, planting and learning the theory alongside it.
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Our support services are second to none and we are here to help you succeed.
Learn about our Support Services
Worried about the cost of studying? Financial Support maybe available.
Learn about Financial Support
Applications now open. You can apply through UCAS or directly to the University Centre.
Learn how to apply
Visit an Open Event to find out more about our courses and speak with an advisor.
View our forthcoming Open Events