ASET Diploma in Garden Design

Course Code: SAC122
Award Level 3, Similar to - NVQ Level 3, A-Level

Accredited Garden Design home learning course! With this Garden Design course you receive two awards for studying one course. Garden design, horticulture and landscaping is a big industry in the UK with many people needing somewhere outside to enjoy but having no time to look after or plan their garden.

This distance learning course will give you a broad knowledge of garden design and it ensures to cover everything from the planning stages and costs through to implemententing the design and planting

Course Content

Introduction - Garden Design Influences
Client - Designer Relationship and The Basic Principles of Garden Design
Planning the Garden
Taking measurements
Drawing the Plan
Preparing the garden
Equipment, Tools, Soil and Irrigation
Surfaces
Lawns and Steps
Planting
Garden features
Costing and estimation

Course Duration

This home learning course will take approximately 120 hours and there is no time limit for completion.

Assessment

The Garden Design course assessment takes the form of a series of written assignments, which are submitted and marked by your tutor. There is no external examination required.

Study Method

The course is designed for study by distance learning at home or at work. Students receive a course manual, assignments and study guide plus tutor support by mail or email. You can start at any time and there are no time limits on this course.

Qualifications

This Garden Design course is fantastic value and provides TWO qualifications in one course! This means that you can obtain:

Qualification 1: Garden Design Diploma Garden Design Diploma entitling you to use the letters "SAC Dip" after your name.

Qualification 2: ASET Level 3 Garden Design Award This Course leads to an ASET Level 3 Award Certificate for successful learners. That means that it is independantly accredited at a level of learning equivalent to level 3 on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. You can read more about ASET and our awarding bodies here: Awards

Course Questions & Answers

Q: What skills are needed to enrol onto this course?

You do not need any previous knowledge to enrol onto this course.

Q: Is there a time limit for completion of this course?

There is no time limit to complete this Garden Design home learning course, this is a lot more time than you need so that you can study at your own pace and in your own time without the pressure of tight deadlines – this course is truly flexible and aimed at being adaptable around your lifestyle.

Q: What is included in the cost of my course?

You will receive your official course manuals
A4 folder containing assignments
Unlimited tutor support
Stationary, including pens paper and a quality study bag

Q: Do I have to sit an exam?

No. We will issue certification based on your coursework alone.

Q: Are there any additional costs?

No, everything you need is included in the price!

Q: How do I get my work assessed?

Once we receive your work we will mark it and return it to you. On successful completion of the course you will be awarded your diploma proving your success in Garden Design.