- Duration
10:00 - 15:00
1 day per week
36 weeks
- Location
- Plumpton College
Course Overview
COMPLETE YOUR RHS LEVEL 2 CERTIFICATE AT PLUMPTON COLLEGE
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RHS have redsigned their RHS Level 2 Certificate for those wanting a route to employment in professional horticulture or further personal interest. Designed to be studied individually on a part-time basis they're flexible to any schedule. The RHS Level 2 Certificate is awarded to those that who successfully achieve the RHS Level 2 certificates Practical Horticulture and Prinicples of Plant Growth and Development.
RHS Certificate in Practical Horticulture
The RHS Level 2 Certificate in Practical Horticulture combines both practical and theoretical elements of Horticulture. Our unique delivery will develops core skills and providie hands on experience across a range of tasks throughout the year.
Each unit is assessed by set practical activities and ongoing written assessments. There will be a final assessment through both an examination of knowledge learned and an End Point Assessment that is conducted by an external RHS Examiner onsite at One Garden.
- Plant identification,
- Plant Establishment and Propagation
- Plant Health/Care and Pruning
- Establishment and management of turf, and maintenance of garden features.
Please note that due to the continual assessment within this course, a minimum of 95% attendance is required.
Entry Requirements
An existing horticultural qualification is strongly recommended or related industry experience.
Please note that due to the continual assessment within this course, a minimum of 95% attendance is required.
General Stationary for learning (Notepad, Pen, Digital device such a tablet and/or PC)
You will require steel toe capped boots, you may wish to bring your own secateurs.
Course Dates
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