Bath College – Grounds Maintenance SWAP

Grounds Maintenance SWAP is a course for adults aged 19+ who want to work in grounds maintenance. The course helps you build practical grounds maintenance skills and prepare for a live job interview with a local grounds maintenance employer. You will also develop maths, English and computer skills that employers look for when recruiting.

A course is scheduled from 22 February to 26 February 2027.

Who this course is for

To study this course, you must be:

• Aged 19 or over
• Unemployed
• On a low income

You may be able to study this course for free if you do not have a job or earn less than £25,700 per year.

What you’ll learn

• Grounds maintenance skills
• Employability skills
• Interview techniques
• Maths, English and computer skills

What you’ll do

• Gain work experience in a grounds maintenance role
• Take part in employability sessions
• Prepare for a live job interview
• Attend classes and practical workshops
• Access additional interview support from Career Advisers

What happens next

You will attend an interview for a live job role with a local grounds maintenance employer.

If you want to progress your career in horticulture, you can study a higher-level qualification using your new skills.