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Part Time RHS Level 3
Vocational qualification
In Llanelli ()
Description
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Type
Vocational qualification
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Duration
2 Years
The RHS Level 3 Advanced Certificate in Horticulture is a modular qualification involving both theoretical and practical elements. Successful candidates will be able to apply a broad range of horticultural skills and understanding to practical horticulture, relate the practices of horticulture to underlying scientific principles and devise reasoned solutions to horticultural problems. The.
About this course
Candidates will normally have completed a Level 2 qualification in Horticulture and have sound practical experience.
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Course programme
Royal Horticultural Society
Course Content
The RHS Level 3 Advanced Certificate in Horticulture is a modular qualification involving both theoretical and practical elements. Successful candidates will be able to apply a broad range of horticultural skills and understanding to practical horticulture, relate the practices of horticulture to underlying scientific principles and devise reasoned solutions to horticultural problems. The course is based at the National Botanic Garden of Wales.
Course Features
Recognises achievement in theoretical and practical aspects of horticulture
Valuable vocational qualification to support job applications and career enhancement
Relates horticultural practices to underlying scientific principles
Based at the National Botanic Garden of Wales with access to a wide range of plant species from across the world
Examination dates are spread throughout the year.
Career Prospects and Progression
This is a valuable vocational qualification with which to support job applications and enhance careers across the horticultural industry.
Modules
Compulsory modules: Plant propogation; Growing Media and Plant Nutrition Plant Taxonomy, Morphology and Anatomy; Plant Health; Plant Physiology Practical Horticulture One of the following Option Modules: Outdoor Plant Production; Protected Plant Production Planning layout and construction of Ornamental Gardens; Restoring established ornamental gardens Decorative Ornamental Turf; Plant Selection, Establishment and Maintenance; Hardy ornamental Nursery Stock
Method of Assessment
3 modules are assessed by written examinations consisting of short answer questions and structured questions. There is also a compulsory practical examination. Examinations are set and marked by the RHS.
Course Length
2 years
Time of Delivery
Daytime
Campus
Bilingual Provision
Students can receive course materials in Welsh
Entry Requirements
Candidates will normally have completed a Level 2 qualification in Horticulture and have sound practical experience.
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Part Time RHS Level 3