RHS Level 2 Certificate In The Principles Of Plant Growth Propagation And Development (Theory) And RHS Level 3 Certificate In The Principles Of Plant Growth Health And Applied Propagation Theory Both Certificates Package

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Target your career in Horticulture and save 10% on doing the courses separately, with this online RHS courses package deal of both the Level 2 Certificate in the Principles of Plant Growth, Propagation and Development (Theory) and the Level 3 Certificate in the Principles of Plant Growth, Health and Applied Propagation (Theory). Get these accredited RHS qualifications and specialise in growing plants with both the basic and more advanced grounding in the subject. Become one of the many ADL graduates, who have become established horticulturists and gardeners throughout the world. Distance learning is a cost efficient way to prepare for RHS examinations from the comfort of your own home and in your own time. Home Study allows you to learn at your own pace, not at the pace set by a lecturer in the classroom.

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  • Learning materials for both the level 2 and level 3 courses
  • RHS student membership for the first 12 months
  • Ideal qualifications for entry into horticultural employment, improving practical skills or further study
  • Course covers a range of wide range of horticultural topics and up-to-date working practices
  • Appropriate for career change or to gain a better knowledge
  • Suitable for part-time study
  • Each unit is assessed by examination
  • Examinations take place in February and June
  • No entry requirements
  • Qualification consists of four mandatory units
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  • For RHS Qualification Specification for Level 3 Plant Growth, Health and Applied Propagation please click here
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  • 1.1 Describe plant groups of significance to horticulture
  • 1.2 Understand botanical and horticultural plant names
  • 1.3 Describe the stages in plant growth
  • 1.4 Define a range of botanical and horticultural terms relating to plant growth
  • 2.1 Describe the structure of plant cells and state the functions of plant cell components and tissues
  • 2.2 State what is meant by the term: ‘plant tissue’
  • 2.3 Describe the structure and state the functions of roots
  • 2.4 Describe the structure and state the functions of stems
  • 2.5 Describe the structure and state the functions of leaves
  • 3.1 Describe the structure and state the functions of flowers - Outcome 3: Understand the structure and function of flowers, fruits and seeds
  • 3.2 Describe the structure and functions of fruits and seeds
  • 4.1 Describe photosynthesis and the factors that affect it
  • 4.2 Describe aerobic and anaerobic respiration and the factors that affect them.
  • 4.3 Describe the movement of water and minerals through the plant
  • 4.4 Describe the relationship between leaf structure and physiology
  • 1.1 Describe the formation of
  • 1.2 Describe the properties of soil that contribute to the healthy growth of plants
  • 1.3 Define soil texture and describe associated characteristics
  • 1.4 Define soil structure and describe the root environment
  • 1.5 Describe how the root environment can be improved and protected
  • 2.1 Describe the role of organic matter in the soil
  • 2.2 Describe the characteristics and uses of different types of organic matter added to the soil
  • 2.3 Describe methods of composting and their use/application in horticultural practices
  • 3.1 Describe a range of nutrients required for healthy plant growth
  • 3.2 Explain the significance of soil pH to plant growth
  • 3.3 Describe how plant nutrients can be provided and maintained
  • 4.1 Explain the considerations required when growing plants in containers
  • 4.2 Describe a range of compost types
  • 4.3 Explain the considerations required when growing plants in water culture
  • 1.1 Explain what is meant by physical, cultural, chemical, or biological control
  • 1.2 Explain the importance of natural balances in plant protection
  • 1.3 Describe how the selection of plants can help to avoid plant health problems
  • 2.1 Explain why weeds need to be controlled
  • 2.2 Describe the biology of ephemeral, annual and perennial weeds
  • 2.3 Describe how weeds can be controlled
  • 3.1 Explain why pests need to be controlled
  • 3.2 Describe the life-cycle of garden pests
  • 3.3 Describe the biology of pests
  • 3.4 Explain how pests can be controlled
  • 4.1 Explain why plant diseases need to be controlled
  • 4.2 Describe the life-cycle of garden diseases
  • 4.3 Describe the biology of diseases
  • 4.4 Describe how diseases can be controlled
  • 5.1 Explain why plant disorders need to be controlled
  • 5.2 Describe methods of preventing and ameliorating plant disorder
  • 1.1 Describe the structure of seeds and their significance in propagation
  • 1.2 Describe the process of and requirements for successful seed germination
  • 1.3 Describe appropriate methods of harvesting and storing different types of seed
  • 2.1 Describe the process of growing seeds in containers
  • 2.2 Describe the process of growing seeds in open ground
  • 2.3 Describe the propagation of ferns by spores
  • 3.1 Describe the significance of vegetative propagation of plants
  • 4.1 Describe how juvenility and plant health affect the success of vegetative propagation
  • 4.2 Describe methods of vegetative propagation
  • 4.3 Describe the propagation facilities and aftercare for vegetative propagation
  • 1.1 Describe the major groups of the Plant Kingdom
  • 1.2 Describe features of plant classification and nomenclature relevant to horticulture
  • 2.1 Identify a range of plant tissues and describe their structure and function
  • 2.2 Identify and describe types of inflorescence
  • 2.3 Describe plant adaptations for pollination
  • 2.4 Describe fertilisation and the structure of fruits
  • 3.1 Describe the process of photosynthesis
  • 3.2 Explain how the rate of photosynthesis can be manipulated
  • 3.3 Describe the processes of respiration
  • 3.4 Explain the movement of water and solutes through the plant
  • 3.5 Explain the inter-relationships between photosynthesis, respiration and transpiration and describe their control in horticultural situations
  • 3.6 Explain how plants are adapted to different habitats
  • 4.1 Describe the properties and key effects of endogenous plant growth regulators (PGRs) and their interactions
  • 4.2 Describe the use of synthetic PGRs in horticultural situations
  • 4.3 Describe tropic plant movements
  • 4.4 Describe how flowering is controlled in plants
  • 1.1 Explain the process of soil formation and development
  • 1.2 Review the properties of soil organic matter, colloids, and mineral components
  • 1.3 Compare a range of soil structures and describe their effects on plant growth and soil management
  • 1.4 Compare the physical and chemical properties of a range of substrates and constituents used for growing media
  • 2.1 Describe the relationship between air and water content in the pore space of soils and growing media and how this influences their management
  • 3.1 Summarise the biological activity that takes place in soils during the production of humus from organic matter
  • 3.2 Describe the carbon and nitrogen cycles and summarise the role of nitrogen-fixing organisms
  • 3.3 Compare the roles of the rhizosphere and mycorrhizae in aiding healthy plant growth and treatment of root zones with added mycorrhizae
  • 4.1 Explain how specific nutrients affect plant growth
  • 4.2 Explain how various factors affect the availability of plant nutrients in soils and growing media
  • 5.1 Describe how organic status is certified in the UK
  • 5.2 Discuss the benefits and limitations of certified organic status for growers
  • 5.3 Identify management techniques available to the organic grower
  • 1.1 Describe symptoms and damage caused by a range of pests, diseases and weeds in specific horticultural situations
  • 1.2 Describe the life-cycles of a range of plant pests and diseases
  • 1.3 Describe the biology of a range of weeds
  • 2.1 State a range of appropriate methods for control of pests, diseases and weeds
  • 2.2 Explain how pests and diseases develop resistance to chemical control
  • 2.3 Review the requirements for the safe use of chemicals used for plant protection
  • 2.4 Describe how biosecurity measures, are intended to prevent the distribution of pests, diseases and weeds
  • 1.1 Explain the function of anatomical features in germinating seeds
  • 1.2 Describe the physiological and environmental factors in seed dormancy
  • 1.3 Describe methods used to overcome dormancy
  • 1.4 Describe methods of seed treatments, preparation and sowing used to enhance germination
  • 1.5 Describe the significance of seed conservation and propagation for planting
  • 1.6 Describe the maintenance of stock plants used for the commercial production of stem cuttings
  • 2.1 Describe how plant anatomy and plant physiology are relevant to vegetative propagation
  • 2.2 Describe the preparation of a range of propagules
  • 2.3 Describe the propagation of plants by micro-propagation
  • 3.1 Describe a range of propagation facilities
  • 3.2 Describe the production of a range of plants in the horticultural industry
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