- Duration
36 weeks
- Attendance
- 1 day a week - 10:00 - 15:00
- Location
- Stanmer Campus
Course Overview
Looking to pursue a career in professional horticulture or deepen your personal gardening knowledge? The redesigned RHS Level 2 Certificate is the perfect pathway for both. Whether you want to work in the horticultural industry or simply enhance your gardening skills, this flexible, part-time programme can be tailored to fit your schedule.
The RHS Level 2 Certificate is awarded upon successful completion of two core units:
- RHS Certificate in Practical Horticulture
- RHS Certificate in Principles of Plant Growth and Development
Our unique delivery combines both practical hands-on experience and theoretical learning, allowing you to develop core horticultural skills throughout the year. You'll gain practical experience in a wide range of tasks, ensuring you understand both the science and practice of horticulture.
Key Topics Covered:
- Plant Identification – Learn how to identify a wide variety of plants, key species, and their uses in the landscape.
- Plant Establishment & Propagation – Understand the process of planting and propagating plants to ensure their successful establishment in the garden.
- Plant Health, Care & Pruning – Learn techniques to care for and maintain plant health, including effective pruning methods.
- Turf Establishment & Maintenance – Study turf management, from establishment to long-term maintenance, and understand how to maintain garden features.
- Garden Feature Maintenance – Gain essential knowledge in maintaining structures and features in the garden to keep them in top condition.
Throughout the course, your learning will be assessed through a mix of practical activities and ongoing written assignments. You’ll also complete a final exam and an End Point Assessment, conducted by an external RHS examiner at One Garden, to demonstrate your knowledge and skills.
Please note: Due to the continual assessment and practical nature of the course, a minimum of 95% attendance is required to successfully complete the qualification.
Course Cost
£1150.00
Entry Requirements
- An existing horticultural qualification is strongly recommended or related industry experience.
- General stationery for learning
- You will require steel toe capped boots or protective footwear. You may wish to bring your own secateurs.
Studying a Level 1 or Level 2 Part-Time Course?
Tuition could be FREE
If you are unemployed and in receipt of state benefits, or if you are working and your income is under £25,000 (from September 2024), you may be entitled to financial support towards your tuition fees. You may need to pay a materials fee if applicable to your course. Find out more: Course Fees and Funding
Studying a Level 3 Part-Time Course?
You may be eligible for an Advanced Learner Loan depending on specific criteria and the course. Find out more: Course Fees and Funding
Applicable to Level 1, 2 and 3 Part-Time Courses
To secure your place on one of these courses, a non-refundable deposit of £50 will be required upon application. This deposit will secure your place on the course and includes a facilities fee to help cover the cost of running the programme.
Course Dates
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