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RHS Certificate in Horticulture

Vocational qualification

In Wolverhampton ()

£ 3001-4000

Description

  • Type

    Vocational qualification

  • Duration

    2 Years

The RHS Certificate in Horticulture is a National Examination established in 1893 which continues to provide an industrially recognised qualification as a basis for those wishing to pursue a professional career in Horticulture. Many leading professional horticulturists have used the level 2 certificate as a starting point in their career. It is also suitable for the same seeking to increase.

About this course

No formal qualifications are needed, only an interest in horticulture and a desire to learn.

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Subjects

  • Agricultural Science
  • Horticulture
  • Plant Science

Course programme

The RHS Certificate in Horticulture is a National Examination established in 1893 which continues to provide an industrially recognised qualification as a basis for those wishing to pursue a professional career in Horticulture.
Many leading professional horticulturists have used the level 2 certificate as a starting point in their career. It is also suitable for the same seeking to increase their knowledge.

The course is for 2 years with exams at the end of each academic year.
Entry RequirementsNo formal qualifications are needed, only an interest in horticulture and a desire to learn.
Course Content
The syllabus is designed to cover fundamental horticultural practices and scientific principles and their application to an appropriate range of tasks.
Topics covered include:
·Plant taxonomy, structures and processes·Plant propagation·Outdoor food production·Glasshouse cultivation·Plant selection, establishment and maintenance·Plant Health problems·Garden Planning
How will I be assessed?
2 examination papers are sat in June, each of 1 1/2 hours duration, each with 15 short answer questions and 3 longer questions.
What can I do next?
BTEC Level 3 (Design)
RHS Advanced Certificate in Horticulture.

RHS Diploma in Horticulture.

Additional costs
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RHS Certificate in Horticulture

£ 3001-4000