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:
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
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
You will be required to purchase a DVC land-based uniform, consisting of 2 polo shirts, a hoody and a waterproof jacket. Safety Work
“I feel much more supported and have opened up more here. I get involved in sports now, as they adapt the activities to enable me to join in. I just love it here; we have a great laugh.”
Jacob Hunter FLEX student
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.
“I feel much more supported and have opened up more here. I get involved in sports now, as they adapt the activities to enable me to join in. I just love it here; we have a great laugh.”
Jacob Hunter FLEX student
The land-based sector is ideal for those who enjoy working outside in physically demanding settings or have a passion for caring for animals.
Veterinary Nurses support vets to treat and take care of sick and injured animals.
Keeping the vet practice and equipment clean and hygienic, preparing animals for treatments and assisting the vets during treatments, administering medication, talking to pet owners about treatment and how to take care of their animals and undertaking reception and admin duties.**
Veterinary practices or animal welfare centres.
*EMSI 2021 **nationalcareers.service.gov.uk
Landscape Gardeners cultivate flowers, trees, shrubs and other plants - improving the appearance of terrain and cut-and-lay turf.
Discuss clients’ needs and advise them how to maintain their space, work from plans made by designers, order supplies, turf and seed lawns, plant and prune trees and shrubs and install paving.**
Gardens, at a client’s business, at a client’s home or at a garden centre.
*EMSI 2021 **nationalcareers.service.gov.uk
In-demand skills that commonly appear in job descriptions for roles within the animal care and land-based sector include*:
“I have met new friends and enjoy doing a variety of activities, including football and rounders.”
Abigail Whittaker Level 3 Public Services Former student at Wickersley School
“I enjoy coming to college and learning new skills to further my hairdressing career.”
Ellie Reek Level 2 Hairdressing Former student at Swinton Academy
“I enjoy the hands-on learning and challenging myself to achieve my best.”
Eve Hardwick Level 2 Motor Vehicle
