Garden Landscape and Design Drawing (G.L.A.D.D.)

Your first set of course materials will be sent to you when you enrol. You can start as soon as you want and progress through the course at your own pace, studying when and where you choose.

This flexibility makes it easy to fit learning around work and family commitments.

The extensive course materials have been developed by garden design experts and are clear and straightforward, so your studying is easy and enjoyable. As you complete each lesson, your tutor will promptly return your marked assignment with constructive feedback and guidance. (You can also contact your tutor or the support team for help at any point during your studies.)

The course includes all the required study materials.

There is no formal examination. On successful completion you will be awarded an HCC Certificate. You have 2 years to complete the course.

We are proud of our friendly, caring ethos and aim to do all we can to help you succeed.

Our tutors are all experienced, highly qualified and passionate about sharing their love of their subject. You can phone or email your tutor throughout the course – to ask questions, for advice, encouragement or to draw on their wealth of knowledge.

You can also contact the support team who are here to help you Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.

All learners are eligible for an NUS Extra card.

Lesson 1 – Course introduction. Suggested reading list. An outline of garden design

Lesson 2 – The reasons for a planned approach. First design principles

Lesson 3 – Some more design theory. Design objectives. Measurement calculations

Lesson 4 – Drawing techniques. Materials and equipment. The use of scale rulers

Lesson 5 – Measurement of irregular areas. The use of a key in plan work

Lesson 6 – Design methodology. Design specifications. Introducing costings

Lesson 7 – Overall presentations. Enhancing the quality of drawings

Lesson 8 – Further points relating to the illustrations of both hard and soft landscapes

Lesson 9 – Maintenance factors. Writing out a programme. Advanced perspective

Lesson 10 – An example of work programme. An introduction to CAD (computer aided design)

If needed you have 2 years to complete the course. Many students are able to complete this course in approximately 6-12 months*.

*Timescales are approximate and depend upon application and motivation.

There are no exams. On successful completion of this course you will receive an HCC Certificate*, graded to show the standard you have reached. The HCC’s reputation means this can be highly regarded on a CV and, combined with your portfolio of coursework, is evidence of your achievements (whether you are applying for a job or a more advanced study course).

* The HCC Certificate will be issued once you have successfully completed your course and finished your course payments.

• With the appropriate practical experience, once you have successfully completed this course you could:
  • Create and implement garden designs in real situations
  • Work as a garden designer – in private gardens or public spaces – for a garden design company, nursery/garden centre, local authority or running your own garden design business
  • Work in garden maintenance and planting
  • Teach adult classes on gardening and garden design, or herbal gardens etc
• You could also progress to the following HCC courses:

  RHS Level 3 Certificate in the Principles of Plant Growth, Health and Applied Propagation
  RHS Level 3 Certificate in the Principles of Garden Planning, Construction and Planting

You do not need previous garden design or drawing knowledge or experience to enrol on this course.

There are 2 ways you can enrol

• Pay the total course fee of £295 in one sum and also receive a special gift from our selection – free
• or
• Pay a deposit of just £95, followed by 4 instalments of £50