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Landscape Level 2

This course is a full-cost adult provision only suitable for those 19+.

This course covers the basic principles of hard landscape construction, including fencing, paving, brickwork and using landscape machinery.

This course is suitable for anyone who enjoys working outside and is considering a career in landscape construction, or those already working in the industry who want to gain a recognised landscaping qualification.

This course covers the basic principles of hard landscape construction including fencing, paving and brickwork. You will also be instructed in the safe use of landscape machinery.

Topics include:

  • Establish and maintain plants outdoors
  • Understand the basic principles of plant science
  • Setting out from a plan
  • Construct and maintain garden fences
  • Construct garden walls
  • Construct landscape foundations and surfaces
  • Introduction to landbased machinery operations
  • Undertake work related work experience

At Merrist Wood we have over forty years of experience in providing specialist training in landscape construction and amenity horticulture and coupled with our award-winning Learning Philosophy, we are able to offer a practical education, tailored to your needs. Practical work is carried out in our dedicated landscape workshops which are fully equipped for the modern landscape. The college grounds are extensive and tuition is provided by skilled and experienced tutors with close industry links.

The course is a mixture of hands-on (75%) practical and theoretical (25%) sessions. Homework: Some completion of assignments and portfolios will need to be done outside the course.

You could progress to a Level 3 course in horticulture or landscape construction at Merrist Wood or landscape jobs in the industry at craftsman level.

You need to have 2 GCSEs at grades 2 or above, or a relevant Level 1 qualification

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Tutor Dawn Rigby I believe that young children need a special environment in which to grow and deserve practitioners who are inspiring, dynamic, reflective and passionate about their learning.
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Why Merrist Wood College?

  • Clear routes of progression with qualifications ranging from foundation level to degree level!
  • Industry experienced teaching staff give you the responsibility and independence you need to take charge of your own future.
  • 100+

    different courses

  • 50+

    years of experience in teaching land-based subjects

  • 400

    -acre campus specialising in the land-based industries

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