Student Story: Horticulture
  Acau tells us about her ‘whirlwind romance’ with horticulture, which has taken her all the way to the well-tended gardens of Buckingham Palace…. Name:  Acau Bailey Institution:  Capel Manor College Course:  BTEC National Diploma in Horticulture Acau Bailey from Camden Town is originally from Vietnam, where farming was part of her heritage. She denied her passion for a career in gardening as a teenager and decided to study business instead. She ended up working for 12 years at a nursery school and spent a further seven...

Living off the Land
Apprenticeships offer new ways into careers, and apprentices are particularly in demand in the environmental and land-based industries. From conservation to animal care to landscape gardening, HotCourses checks out the possibilities… There are over 190 types of apprenticeships available, from administration through to veterinary nursing. Apprenticeships offer a great way for students to develop skills and knowledge, gain nationally recognised qualifications and progress quickly in their chosen career. They can also offer the opportunity for you to immerse yourself in an...