Part-Time RHS CERTIFICATE IN HORTICULTURE

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This nationally recognised qualification is intended for students who are interested in pursuing a professional career in horticulture, as well as dedicated amateur gardeners who wish to have their knowledge formally assessed.

This course is delivered in three ways: a one year day course, a two year evening course or as distance learning.

The certificate requires students to sit an examination in the February and June for the one year course, or each June for the two year course. Students wishing to enrol on the distance learning programme can do so any time in the year. Students on this programme benefit from tutor support via e-mail and the Internet with entry for the examination based entirely on the student's progress.

The day and evening courses contain a limited practical element.

It is essential that students understand that examinations must be taken in accordance with RHS examinations office requirements.

Entry Requirements

An interest in the subject and a commitment to sit the examination.

Location
Ashford - Godinton House and Gardens, Canterbury, Hadlow, Hythe - Port Lympne, Medway - Cozenton Nursery, Rainham, Mottingham

Start Date

Hadlow: Daytime: Thursday 24th September 2009, 9:30am - 2:00pm
Daytime: Friday 25th September 2009, 9:30am - 2:00pm
Evening: Monday 21st September 2009, 6:30pm - 9:00pm

Canterbury: Daytime: Friday 25th September 2009, 9:30am - 2:00pm
Evening: Monday 21st September 2009, 6:30pm - 9:00pm

Mottingham: Daytime: Friday 25th September 2009, 9:30am - 2:00pm
Evening: Tuesday 22nd September 2009, 6:30pm - 9:00pm

Cozenton Nursery: Daytime: Tuesday 22nd September 2009, 9:00am - 1:30pm
Evening: Monday 21st September 2009, 6:30pm - 9:00pm

Port Lympne: Daytime: Monday 21st September 2009, 9:30am - 2:00pm

Godinton House: Daytime: Wednesday 23rd September 2009, 9:30am - 2:00pm

Course Duration
Daytime: 1 year. Evening: 2 years.

Registration Fee

£90

Tuition Fee

Daytime : £450

Evening : £260

Please note that the evening course fees are also payable in the second year. Students (with the exception of those who choose to study via distance learning) who do not register with the RHS and take the examinations are required to pay fees of £900 per year to register as a private student.