Regenerative Horticulture
NVQ Level 2 Diploma

Course intro

Our Regenerative Horticulture NVQ will help you to develop skills and knowledge for a successful and rewarding career in this sector.

This practical course encompasses organic, permaculture and no-dig principles, which work in harmony with nature for a sustainable future. The practical outdoor learning is backed up with classroom theory covering botany, soil science, food production, and ornamental horticulture.

This course is offered in partnership with NPTC Group of Colleges.

What will i learn

Modules covered include the following, each will have a particular focus on sustainability:

These modules are only part of the picture. Our focus is on sustainability and ecology, with an emphasis on the soil biome—understanding the critical role of soil ecology and why no-dig methods (biomimicry) are essential for preserving and enriching this environment. We dive into permaculture, keyline design, agroforestry, organic principles, and four-season vegetable production.

Additionally, we cover the basics of plant science, including plant evolution, hormone functions, and morphology. Though these aspects aren’t formally assessed, they form the bedrock of sound practices and are crucial in addressing climate challenges by helping the land sequester more carbon.

Modules may differ slightly depending on your chosen location (Talgarth or Treherbert)

WHY STUDY REGENERATIVE HORTICULTURE? 

This course is ideal for students who want to further their experience of working in horticulture to increase their ability and confidence. You will study in beautiful, real-life training settings.

After this course, students may be able to:

• Move into a Level 3 Horticulture course
• Start a career as a self-employed or salaried gardener or landscaper/garden designer
• Set up or work in a market garden or plant nursery, or work in parks/green spaces
• Find work in plant science & technology or go down the route of a horticultural teaching assistant or technician yourself!
• Use this qualification towards entry to the BMC undergraduate course
• Move on to other relevant higher education courses such as Garden Design, Plant Science, Ethno Botany, Agriscience or Arboriculture

Why study at BMC

• Course tutors have extensive experience from a broad spectrum of commercial horticulture, bringing innovative techniques and unique knowledge.
• No exams! You will produce a portfolio of evidence throughout the year and be assessed via observations or a brief oral test.
• Learn real-world, practical skills which are in high demand, in unique learning environments.
• Students under the age of 18 without Grade 4/ C or above in English and Maths at GCSE level can opt for additional teaching and support to study for these qualifications alongside their NVQ.
• As a part of your course, students will undertake the BMC Change in Practice module, which is 1-day per week and incorporates environmental science, where you will learn about earth cycles and ecosystems, as well as communication, research and business skills.
• Your learning experience within these sessions will be supplemented with various activities, day trips, guest lectures, and projects relating to your subject, where you will work with local organisations to complete practical work. You will use your project experience to imagine a venture and create a business plan. 
• BMC’s learning model, applied across all courses, integrates the head, hands and heart, multi-sensory protocols, outdoor learning and multiple hierarchies of knowledge or ways of knowing.

Courses are subject to change without notice. Known as C&G Practical Horticulture.