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Employability for Horticulture ESOL  

 

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Course Summary

Code: EMPHORTL2  

Starting: Monday 23 February 2026 

Duration: 18 sessions over 18 week(s)

Start Time: 09:30 

Provider: Learning4Life  

Telephone: 01472 240440  

Email: admin@learning4life-gy.co.uk  

Location: Grimsby-Learning4Life Adult Skills  

Cost: Fully Funded  

Description

This course is for people who want to develop practical gardening skills and improve their chances of finding work in horticulture. It combines hands-on learning in the garden with employability skills to support your future career.
You will study two NOCN units:
• Building a Personal Career Portfolio – Learn how to create a CV, record your skills and achievements, and prepare documents to show employers.
• Garden Horticulture Skills – Learn practical gardening skills such as planting, maintaining plants, and keeping outdoor spaces safe and attractive.
The course is:
• Practical – Most learning takes place in a garden setting.
• Supportive – Tutors will help you build both your gardening and work skills.
• Career-focused – Designed to support you into further training, work, or a career in horticulture.
After the course, you will:
• Have a personal career portfolio to use for job applications.
• Gain practical skills and confidence in garden horticulture.
• Achieve an NOCN Level 2 Award in Skills for Employment, Training and Personal Development.
No previous qualifications are needed. This course is suitable for anyone interested in a future career in horticulture.  

 

Time and duration

Start Date: 23 February 2026
Start Time: 09:30
Day: Monday Morning
Session Duration: 01:30
Number of Sessions: 18

Location

Grimsby-Learning4Life Adult Skills  
Freeman Street  
Grimsby
South Humberside  
DN32 7AP  

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