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  • Careers in Horticulture

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  • Welcome to Careers in Horticulture

    Find out all about this online area and how to best use it by selecting the 'Welcome' title above or dive straight into the activities... We suggest starting with the 'Taster' section and then moving on to the 'Task'.

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    • What's this 'Careers in Horticulture' online area all about?
      This area has a mix of activities which explore what horticulture is all about and different careers opportunities available. It's a space to discover, explore and reflect if this is a career area for you.
      By the end you will be able to:
      Selection of different potted plants

      Give a simple definition of horticulture/describe what horticulture is.

      Seedlings in a nursery

      Identify some general areas in horticulture careers and consider if you are interested in any of them.

      Gardener mowing the lawn in the distance, with coloured flowers in the foreground

      Reflect on some of the typical tasks in horticulture and consider your own work preferences.

      Gardeners working in the garden

      Recognise real-life examples of appropriate work behaviours, attitudes and transferable skills.

      Horticulturist scaling up a tree

      Identify your own strengths and development needs.

      Horticulturists doing building work in the Garden

      Discover how to take next steps in the careers that interest you.

    • How do I use this online area?
      Use the navigation buttons at the bottom of the page to move between sections. To return back to the homepage of 'Careers in Horticulture' select the 'Careers in Horticulture' link at the top of the page in the breadcrumb menu.

      So, now we know what this online area is all about and how to use it let's get started! Select the arrow below to start with the 'Taster' section...
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