Level 3 Horticulture Supervisor - Standard

Subject Area: Course code: Course Type:
Horticulture & Plant Science HR059E05/26/1 Apprenticeship

Course Information

Horticulture plays a huge role in shaping the spaces we live, work and relax in – from public parks and historic gardens to retail parks, schools, tourist attractions and private estates.
Employers in this sector range from small, family-run businesses to large commercial organisations, charities and local authorities, often with specialist expertise such as landscaping or grounds maintenance.
At Coastland College, horticulture apprentices benefit from expert support both in the workplace and through college-based learning. With guidance from sector-specialist Learning and Skills Assessors, they develop the knowledge, skills and confidence needed to thrive in horticultural settings - from public parks and private estates to gardens and landscaped spaces.

Overview

Qualification
  • Level 3 Horticulture Supervisor
Course Content
  • A more advanced programme, the Horticulture or Landscaping Supervisor apprenticeship prepares you to take responsibility for planning, leading and overseeing horticultural operations in a variety of locations.
    Apprentices develop the skills to:

    ~Plan and manage the maintenance of established spaces, from private gardens to large public sites

    ~Oversee teams carrying out hard and soft landscaping tasks

    ~Ensure work is completed to the highest standards, in line with design, purpose and business objectives

    ~Apply advanced technical knowledge to a wide range of horticultural tasks.

    This pathway is ideal for those stepping into leadership roles, ensuring projects are delivered smoothly and professionally while maintaining high-quality environments.

    Qualification Gained:

    Level 3 award or training and assessment in first aid at work minimum 3-day course (face-to-face), carried out by either an awarding organisation, a UKAS accredited trade body or voluntary aid society recognised by government as specified in HSE document GEIS 3.

    City & Guilds Level 2 Principles of safe handling and application of pesticides.

    City & Guilds Level 2 Award in The Safe Application of Pesticides Using Pedestrian Hand-Held Equipment.
    Advanced Level 3 Horticulture Supervisor apprenticeship
Entry Requirements
  • Ideally applicants would hold a minimum of GCSE grade 4 in both English and Maths. If these are not obtained, an initial assessment will be used to assess entry onto the apprenticeship.

    Assessment - Assessment is continuous throughout your apprenticeship with an external final assessment at the end to complete the apprenticeship.

    College Attendance - You will attend college 1 day per week in the first year of your apprenticeship

    Duration - 30 months in learning followed by 3 months for end-point assessment.
Next Steps
  • Progression - After completing your apprenticeship, you could progress to the:
    Level 5 Horticulture and Landscaping Technical Manager apprenticeship
Career Opportunities

Dates & Fees

Dates & Times
Start date: End date: Start time: End time:
01-Sep-2026 31-Jul-2027 Dependant on apprenticeship
Attendance
Mode of attendance
Full-Time
Timetable
Day of the week Number of sessions
Dependant on apprenticeship Dependant on apprenticeship
Course Fees

There are no course fees for eligible students. Students will also earn a full-time wage while they are working for their apprenticeship employer.

Materials Required

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