Course Overview

Course Overview
Our Garden Design course will give you the opportunity to enhance your knowledge and skills in creating beautiful outdoor spaces for yourself and others to enjoy. Whether you're looking to improve your own garden to give an outdoor space that you can relax in or growth your own herbs, fruit and vegetables or explore a potential career in garden design and landscaping, this course is the perfect starting point.

What will I learn?

What will I learn?
• Gain an understanding of the importance of garden design and the essential role of a well-structured planting plan.
• Explore the principles of effective garden design, including concepts such as scale, proportion, and orientation.
• Learn how to conduct plant research, gathering essential information about different plant species.
• Discover techniques for accurately representing garden elements, such as planting layouts, hardscape features, and structural elements.
• Explore various pathways for further development, such as advanced garden design courses, gaining practical experience, or starting your own garden design business.
Your tutor will also work with you to set your own individual goals to get the most out of this course.

How will I attend this course?

How will I attend this course?
This course is delivered in person at a venue in Cambridgeshire. You will need to attend all scheduled sessions and complete additional learning in your own time as directed by your tutor.

What equipment will I need?

What equipment will I need?
Any materials required will be available at the venue

What will I achieve?

What will I achieve?
Completing this course will give you the opportunity to earn a Cambridgeshire Skills digital badge. Badges are endorsed by City and Guilds and are e a great way to demonstrate your newly gained skills and knowledge and provide evidence of completed learning.

What are the entry requirements?

What are the entry requirements?
There are no entry requirements for this course
Other recommended learning
• Gardening Naturally
• Advance Gardening Skills
• Level 1 in Practical Horticulture
• Level 2 in Practical Horticulture
• Improve your maths
• Introduction to Volunteering
Course Code
Q0003
Start Date
27/02/2024
End Date
26/03/2024
Hours per week
5.50
Duration
6 weeks
Course Fee
Location