Rhs Horticulture Level 2

This a comprehensive 12-module home study course covering a wide range of subjects from garden design and soil health to lawn care and the scientific principles of horticulture. Whether you are a keen amateur gardener or wish to take your first steps in a professional horticultural career,  the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) Certificate in Horticulture Level 2 is the qualification of choice.

At the end of the course you will be awarded a Learning Curve Certificate of Course Completion. You will also be ready to sit the RHS Certificate in Horticulture, which you can do at an authorised examination centre in your area. (There is an additional fee for the examination and registration with the RHS.) Your tutor will provide personal support and advice to help you complete your assignments and prepare effectively for the exam.
Students have up to three years to complete this course, allowing them to work through the modules at their own pace. On average, however, it takes students around 12 - 18 months to complete the course, based on 3 - 5 hours study time per week.

Study topics covered include: introduction to horticulture; plant families: identification and nomenclature; the biology of plants;  managing the growing environment; propagation; pollination, fertilization, germination. plant physiology; genetics and plant breeding; soils and growing media; pests and diseases: plant propagation; ecology in the garden; assessing plant needs; siting plants; legislation and regulations.  Includes two course book, Principles of Horticulture and The Gardener's Year, all course material and full tutorial support.