BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Horticulture (1080 GLH) - Pathway - General Horticulture - Unit Overview

Oct 20, 2026

BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Horticulture (1080 GLH) pathway information outlines learner choices across routes such as Amenity Horticulture, Garden Design, Landscape Construction, and Public Grounds Maintenance. Each route specifies 10 mandatory and 5 recommended optional units, covering professional responsibilities, plant and soil science, contemporary sector issues, event-based horticultural tasks, resource and operations planning, work experience, identification, routine plant management, propagation, and tree and shrub pruning. Supporting Lantra Awards courses and technical assessments complement the programme with additional work-based skills.

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BTEC Level 3 Horticulture Pathway Overview

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Recommended optional units

Lantra Awards complementary courses

Gardener Head Gardener 􀀟 Landscape Contractor Grounds Construction Operative 􀀟 Sports Turf Operative Grounds Person Head Grounds Person 􀀟 GLaarden andscapDesigner 􀀟 􀀟 POPapanenaPtiPuctuctonon 􀀟 Supervisor General Horticulture study pathway Learners can also choose to take a general Horticulture pathway, an ideal option for learners unsure of which route they prefer or those considering further higher level study. BTEC Level 3 Nationals in Horticulture In association with Career opportunities and study programmes PE UK A2021f Occupations: Gardener Head Gardener © 123rf/ Katarzyna Białasiewicz BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Horticulture (1080 GLH): Pathway: Amenity Horticulture. Learners complete 10 mandatory and 5 optional units. Mandatory units: • Professional Working Responsibilities • Plant and Soil Science • Contemporary Issues in the Land-based Sectors • Participating in Horticultural Tasks at Events • Resource and Operations Planning for Event-based Horticultural Activities • Work Experience in the Land-based Sectors • Identification, Planting and Care of Plants • Routine Plant Management • Plant Propagation Activities • Tree and Shrub Pruning and Maintenance Recommended optional units: • Land-based Machinery Operations • Pests and Diseases in Plants • Maintaining the Health and Quality of Turf in Parks and Gardens • Protected Horticulture Crop Production • Outdoor Horticulture Crop Production | | Lantra Awards Legislative Tests/Skills-based Programmes | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | The following Lantra Awards courses complement your BTEC Nationals in Horticulture | | | | | course, offering your learners additional key work-based skills to help them pursue a career in this sector. | | Skills Card | Lantra Course Length
2 Days
1 Day | | Lantra Awards Technical Award in Brushcutters/Trimmers* Y Lantra Awards Technical Award in Hand Held Hedge Trimmer* Y | | | | | | | | | *Majority of content covered within BTEC Level 3 Nationals Extended Diploma in Horticulture – see specification or Lantra Awards assessment guidance for full details. For help or advice about BTEC Nationals or Lantra Awards please go to: [support.pearson.com/uk/s/qualification-contactus or telephone 020 7010 2173](support.pearson.com/uk/s/qualification-contactus or telephone 020 7010 2173) . 􀀞 Occupations: Garden and Landscape Designer © Shutterstock/ Monkey Business Images BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Horticulture (1080 GLH): Pathway: Garden Design. Learners complete 10 mandatory and 5 optional units. Mandatory units: • Professional Working Responsibilities • Plant and Soil Science • Contemporary Issues in the Land-based Sectors • Participating in Horticultural Tasks at Events • Resource and Operations Planning for Event-based Horticultural Activities • Work Experience in the Land-based Sectors • Identification, Planting and Care of Plants • Routine Plant Management • Plant Propagation Activities • Tree and Shrub Pruning and Maintenance Recommended optional units: • Identification, Planting and Care of Trees • History of Landscape and Garden Design • Landscape and Garden Design • Linear and Level Surveying • Computer-aided Design in Horticulture | |
Lantra Awards Legislative Tests/Skills-based Programmes | | --- | --- | | Lantra Awards qualifcations to complement this pathway to be confirmed. | | For help or advice about BTEC Nationals or Lantra Awards please go to: [support.pearson.com/uk/s/qualification-contactus or telephone 020 7010 2173](support.pearson.com/uk/s/qualification-contactus or telephone 020 7010 2173) . 􀀞 Occupations: Landscape Contractor Grounds Construction Operative © Shutterstock/ marilyn barbone BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Horticulture (1080 GLH): Pathway: Landscape Construction. Learners complete 10 mandatory and 5 optional unit

FAQs

What qualification and learning volume does the document describe?

It describes the BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Horticulture (1080 GLH), presented with pathway options. Learners complete mandatory and optional units per pathway.

How are mandatory and optional units structured across the pathways?

Each pathway requires 10 mandatory units and 5 optional units. The document lists the mandatory unit topics and then provides recommended optional units for the route.

What role do Lantra Awards courses play in relation to the BTEC programme?

The document states that Lantra Awards courses complement the BTEC Nationals in Horticulture by offering additional key work-based skills. It also notes that most content aligns with the BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma coverage, directing readers to assessment guidance for details.

Oct 20, 2026

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