College Certificate in Garden Design and Landscape Construction

The course is designed to give students an introduction to garden design and landscape construction. 

You should have a keen interest in garden design and landscape construction.

This course will be delivered from 18 – 21 November 2024 inclusive.

You will cover:

• Conducting a site survey and site analysis
• Drawing up a plan to scale
• Brief introduction to design principles
• Marking out a garden
• Brickwork/dry stone walling
• Block paving/paving

The course will be delivered on site at Broomfield Hall. 

You will be required to supply your own:

• Steel toe-capped boots/wellingtons
• Overalls
• Secateurs
• Wet weather clothing
• Writing materials

You will be assessed throughout the duration of the course.

After the course, students can take the RHS Level 2 in Garden Planning and RHS Theory.  They could also consider the Level 3 Practical Certificate in Horticulture.

Derby College Group offers a range of one-day, weekend and evening courses relating to horticulture, as well as a wide range of other land-based topics – please see the Derby College Group Part-time Prospectus for a full list and details.

For more information, contact Derby College Group on 0800 0280289 or enquiries@derby-college.ac.uk