This is a practical based course where learners experience a range of skills required  in maintaining plants, tools and the ‘growing environment’ Learners have access to two commercial Polytunnels  and a range of raised beds. The OCR led course enables learners to experience a range of skills required in maintaining plants, tools and the ‘growing environment’

Currently Woodfield Horticulture has achieved:

•  RHS School Gardening Certificate of Achievement Level 1 and Level 2 Gardening awards
• Capital Growth Award
• Green Tree Schools Award                       
              

Development 2018-19

• To provide organic vegetable boxes during the year
• To produce resources to support other curriculum areas e.g. herbs for resale and drying

OCR Units undertaken:

• E01 Insert plant material
• E02 Caring for plant material
• E03 Preparing and  planting a site
• The learners also gain AQA certification as the course proceeds