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The HTA has developed a range of training products, which have been specifically designed to meet the needs of the industry.

Society has changed on the back of urbanisation and the growth of a strong service based, market economy. The economic climate has provided further challenges to the industry highlighting further the need to remain competitive, through smart cost control and investment. During such challenging times training and development is often viewed as disposable, to be picked up again when cash flow is strong and sustainable. Businesses who continue  to invest in focused training will be more competitive, productive and resilient. The provision of training by businesses can mark them out as a better employer, with a business that trains being in a better position to recruit and retain the best people.

In seeking to ensure that HTA members have access to the best possible training solutions for their businesses, HTA uses a variety of models to deliver training.

Offering relevant training and development to your staff has important business benefits. In fact, we know that businesses which invest in training for their staff are 2 ½ times less likely to go out of business than those who do not.


Level 1
New entrants to the industry (induction period)
Staff with additional needs, eg learning difficulties
                
               
  
Level 2
Team members who are competent to carry out routine tasks. Staff who know what to do but refer problems to a supervisors.

Plantarea workshops

Garden Care Certificate of Competence

Landscape Award
    
Level 3
Team members who understand what they are doing and why they are doing it. Team members who can work without supervision and solve a variety of problems themselves. These team members may have a supervisory role.


Diploma in Garden Retail

Garden Retail Module Certification

BASIS Guardian Certificate in Garden Care

Leadership and Management Training

 

Level 4
Team members who have a strategic understanding and responsibility within the business. Such team members are likely to manage multiple teams, and often provide the link from the strategic to the operational.
Foundation Degree in Retail Horticulture Management
       


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