Garden Design
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* Fee remission may be available for this course, visit Fees and Funding for further information
Love gardens and want to learn how outdoor spaces are designed? Take your first step into garden design and learn how to plan, design and present your own creative ideas.
This course is ideal if you would like to develop your knowledge and understanding of the core principles of garden design and gain an introduction to the skills required to create attractive and functional outdoor spaces.
During the course, you will learn how gardens are planned and designed, explore different garden styles, and understand how plants, materials and features are used together to create effective designs. You will also develop practical design skills that allow you to communicate and present your ideas clearly.
To achieve the qualification, you will study three units covering drawing techniques, design development and plant knowledge.
What you’ll cover:
- Drawing techniques for garden design
- Developing and presenting a garden design project
- Understanding plant knowledge and plant selection
- Exploring different garden styles and layouts
- Using materials, features and planting to create functional outdoor spaces
This course requires commitment for the full duration of the programme.
You will be expected to complete homework and independent study tasks outside of taught sessions to support your learning and progression.
Assessment is portfolio based and may include practical tasks, design activities and written assignments.
Entry Requirements
There are no formal entry requirements for this course, although some experience of gardening would be beneficial.
You will complete an initial assessment to help determine your current skill level and ensure the course is suitable for you.
Information
You may wish to bring:
- A notebook and pen
Further Study
On completion of this course, you may progress to:
- Garden Design Level 2 Certificate
- Principles and Practice of Garden Design Level 3 Certificate
- Voluntary or junior roles in gardening, grounds maintenance or landscape work
- Self-employment within gardening or garden design
This course provides a strong foundation for further study or progression into garden design and related careers.
Part-time courses are term-time only.
See our term dates for further information.
Did you know that some of our courses are free if you earn less than £26,800* living in West Yorkshire, North Yorkshire & Lancashire?
*Pending Funding Guidance
Distance Learning call 01756 693 800 or email distancelearning@craven-college.ac.uk
Courses in the community call 01756 693 800 or email communitylearning@craven-college.ac.uk
All other Part-time courses call 01756 693 309 or email parttime@craven-college.ac.uk
