Part Time RHS Level 2 General Certificate in Horticulture

Awarding Body

Royal Horticultural Society

Course Content

Royal Horticultural Society qualifications are aimed primarily at vocational candidates intent on acquiring the necessary skills and knowledge to pursue a career in horticulture. In addition, the RHS Level 2 Certificate is ideal for dedicated amateurs who wish to have their horticultural knowledge and skills formally assessed. The course is based at the National Botanic Garden of Wales.

Course Features

The course is based at the National Botanic Garden of Wales, which has excellent practical facilities and offers students the opportunity to work alongside experienced horticulturalists and botanists

Students have access to the Library at the National Botanic Garden, which has a large stock of horticultural learning materials.

Students have free internet access for research at Coleg Sir Gar, Pibwrlwyd Campus.
Career Prospects and Progression

Successful candidates have obtained employment in botanic gardens, garden centres, nurseries and have set up their own gardening and landscaping businesses or design consultancies. Progression to RHS Level 3 qualifications or to HND Horticultural courses is also an option.

Modules

Units: Horticulture I - planning, principles and production: The Plant Kingdom; Plant Propagation; Outdoor Food Production; Garden Planning. Horticulture II - ornamental, principles and maintenance: The Root Environment and Plant Nutrition; Protected Cultivation; Horticultural Plant Selection, Establishment and Maintenance; Horticultural Plant Health Problems.

Method of Assessment

External examinations set and marked by the RHS. Horticulture I - planning, principles and production. Horticulture II - ornamental, principles and maintenance.

Course Length

1 Year

Time of Delivery

Daytime

Campus
Bilingual Provision

Students can receive course materials in Welsh

Entry Requirements

Applicants should have some work experience in the industry or be experienced gardeners.

Full-time or Part-time

Part Time