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RHS Level 2 Certificate in Practical Horticulture

RHS Level 2 Certificate in Practical Horticulture

About the course

This qualification is intended for those wishing to work in professional horticulture in a variety of roles. It is designed to provide a range of essential horticultural skills. It is suitable for those wishing to enter horticultural employment for the first time; for those who are already working in horticulture who want to develop their skills; and for those who wish to progress to further horticultural study at level 3. The units in the qualification are designed for part-time study so it is particularly suitable for those who are working in the industry and wishing to study part-time in order to advance their careers or prepare for further study at level 3. It is also suitable for those who wish to enter horticulture as a change of career and are seeking the necessary foundation skills.

The course runs for 32 weeks, plus school holidays, from 9:30am - 3.30pm.

This course is free for Liverpool City Region Residents (subject to eligibility).

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Course modules

Certificate

Plant Identification

Provides the skills and knowledge to enable learners to identify a wide range of plants

Plant Establishment

Provides learners with the skills involved in the establishment of plants in containers and the open ground.

Plant Propagation

Provides learners with the skills and underpinning knowledge to propagate plants professionally

Plant Health

Provides the skills to be able to identify and prevent a range of threats to plant health.

Plant Care

Equips learners with the skills and knowledge to be able to implement garden maintenance plans.

Plant Pruning

Equips learners with the horticultural skills and knowledge to be able to prune a range of plants.

Garden Features

Provides learners with the skills and underpinning knowledge to be able care for and maintain a wide range of garden features.

Grassed Areas

Provides learners with the skills required to establish and maintain grassed areas in private and public garden settings

Entry requirements & additional information

Entry requirements

This course covers practical skills and relevant background knowledge. Students are normally aged 16 or over and the following qualifications are needed:

· 2 GCSEs at Grade D (3) or equivalent, one must be English Language.

· or equivalent qualifications or experience.

Learning and assessment

The course is formally assessed three times, there are two practical examinations (Spring and Summer) and one written online examination.

Progression

The qualification supports progression to further learning in horticulture.

Careers

If you achieve this qualification, you will have gained a range of practical horticultural skills relevant to employment in various roles in the horticultural sector, such as a gardener in private, public, or botanic gardens or parks and urban green spaces.

Special requirements

Sensible outdoor clothing is expected for practical work.

Costs that are mandatory for the course:

Steel toe-cap boots/wellingtons – approx. £25

Suitable waterproof clothing for wet weather – approx. £30

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Myerscough College, St Michael's Road, Bilsborrow, Preston, PR3 0RY

For all enquiries please see our contact page or call 01995 642222.

UK Provider Registration Number: 10004478