Certificate in Garden Design
Location: NR Training, Newton Rigg Estate, Penrith, CA11 0AA
Time: One day per week for 23 weeks (see course dates below) 10am - 3.30pm
Due to popular demand we now have 2 course start dates.
This part time course is perfect for individuals who are interested in a career in garden design or want to develop professional garden design skills. Over 23 weeks you’ll benefit from comprehensive curriculum - from the principles and art of garden design and fundamental plant knowledge, to client liaison and computer aided design.
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Course Dates:
2024-2025 course dates
Term dates September 2024 start
Apply now for courses starting this coming September and January 2025
Course Location:
Newton Rigg Estate, Penrith
Course Content:
Principles and Art of Garden Design
Plant Knowledge - Selection, design and maintenance
Plant Identification
Graphic Communication & Illustration
Client Liaison
Garden History
Computer Aided Design
Surveying and Site Analysis
Individual Garden Design Projects
This is a non-accredited course delivered to a Level 3 standard.
Course Fee
In advance: £1250 (£250 payable as a deposit on confirmation of place, followed by remaining payment of £1000 at least 4 weeks before the course start date)
Instalments: £1300 paid over 3 months in instalments (20% deposit on receipt of the offer email (£260) followed by 3 monthly instalments of £346.66 payable on the last day of the September, November and January)
“We’re so excited to offer this exciting new course in the inspiring surroundings of Lowther Estate. Having taught many of the staff who work here, I am thrilled to be teaching the next generation of horticulturalists here”
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