Horticulture
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