RHS Level 2 Certificate in Practical Horticulture

Overview of the course:

A practical-based qualification to develop the essential skills needed to work in horticulture or to further develop your interest.

Topics:

Mandatory units:
• Soil testing
• Sowing seeds and vegetative propagation techniques
• Practical skills in ground preparation for seeding and planting
• Practical skills in establishing seeds and plants in soil
• Care and pruning of plants
• Identification of a range of common garden plants, weeds, pests, diseases and disorders and beneficial organisms

Optional units:
Choose one of the following:
• Sustainable garden practice
• Safe operation of powered garden machinery
• Establishing, repairing and maintaining a lawn
• Practical skills in vegetable growing
• Practical skills in the maintenance of established soft fruit
• Practical skills in the maintenance of established top fruit