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Landscaping & Horticulture Work Based Diploma Level 3

Course Overview

Landscaping & Horticulture Work Based Diploma Level 3

You will learn how to:

  • Lay hard surfaces for external landscaping

  • Construct and maintain garden boundaries

  • Erect a variety of fencing styles

  • Build walls, pillars, and raised beds

  • Design and construct paved areas and other outdoor structures

You will attend college two days per week, studying for five hours each day. Specific locations for each day will be confirmed nearer the start of the course.

Located at: Wigfield Farm campus

Course Start: 01 September 2025

Study Mode: Part-time

Course Code: QHORDIH301

Course Fees and Funding

How much does the course cost?

£4425.00

If the course is listed as 'full fee payable', you will have to pay for the course.

Free courses for jobs

If you are aged 19 or over, you may not have to pay for this course if:

  • You do not already have a Level 3 qualification OR
  • You already have a Level 3 qualification or higher but earn below the earnings threshold set by your local authority, which includes benefits (see below) OR
  • You already have a Level 3 qualification or higher but are unemployed and in receipt of a means-tested benefit, below the earnings threshold set by your local authority (see below).

This course is funded by South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) and/or West Yorkshire Combined Authority (WYCA). You must be living in the South or West Yorkshire regions to qualify for funding.

Earnings Threshold

  • If you live in the qualifying West Yorkshire region and earn below £25,000 a year, then you may not have to pay for this course.
  • If you live in the qualifying South Yorkshire region and earn below £30,476 a year, then you may not have to pay for this course.

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For further details, please contact our Information Unit by calling 01226 216 123 or emailing: info@barnsley.ac.uk

Barnsley College has a range of sports opportunities for all students to take part in, gain professional training and compete nationally and internationally. We also have a state-of-the-art fitness village, the Sports Village, where students can make use of our fitness suite, spinning studio and classes for competitive rates.

Barnsley Sports Academy offers state-of-the-art facilities and diverse sports programs, enabling students to achieve academic and athletic excellence. Remember, you don't have to be studying Sport to join Barnsley Sports Academy.

Disclaimer: Please note we reserve the right to change details without notice. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

The course information on this page was last updated 07 August 2025.