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HorticultureDiploma level 2 (QCF)duration: 1 yearlocation: Hc / jpcHorticultureSubsidiary Diploma level 3duration: 1 yearlocation: HcAbout the courseThe Level 2 Diploma in Horticulture is generally taughtover 3 days per week (subject to change) and will giveyou a general overview of the Horticultural Industry forthose intending to work in Horticulture and, dependingon grades, offers progression to the Level 3 SubsidiaryDiploma in Horticulture at Leeds City College.entry requirementsA minimum of 4 GCSEs at grade C and D includingMathematics or English, a Foundation Diploma(equivalent to 5 GCSEs at Grades D - G), NVQ1 orsatisfactory completion of a Foundation Learningprogramme with a minimum of 37 credits (at Level 1).In all cases, we interview you to assess your ability tobenefit from the course.future opportunitiesThe work based Level 2 Diploma in Horticulture is anationally recognised qualification. Successful studentshave obtained employment in game keeping, privateLandscaping and with local councils, forestry and selfemployment. Learners can also progress (depending ongrades) to a Level 3 Subsidiary Horticulture programmeat Leeds City College. This offers access to relateddegree programmes (also offered at Leeds City College).About the courseThe BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma in Horticulture,offered at the Horsforth Campus, continues on from theLevel 2 Diploma, providing you with a more in depthprogramme relating to horticultural processes andpractice. This qualification will give you the knowledge,understanding and skills that they need to prepare foremployment.The qualifications also provide career developmentopportunities for those already in work, and througharticulation to higher education, degree and professionaldevelopment programmes provide progressionopportunities within the same cognate or related areasof study within universities and other institutions.entry requirementsA minimum of 4 GCSEs at Grade C or above includingMathematics and/or English or equivalent, a HigherDiploma (which is equivalent to 7 GCSEs at Grades A* -C, NVQ2 or level 2 Diploma at merit grade with Mathsand English at minimum Grade C or equivalent. In allcases, we interview you to assess your ability to benefitfrom the course.future opportunitiesStudents who achieve good grades could go on to studyin Higher Education. Alternatively you could enter intothe work place which might include: Parks and GardensMaintenance, Garden and Landscape Design or Sportsturfing.44 Leeds City College | Conostruction & Landbased 2013-14