RHS Level 3 Certificate Courses Of Both L3 Programmes

UNIT 1 Garden Survey Techniques and Design Principles

• Outcome 1: Understand how to develop a client brief
• Outcome 2: Understand how to carry out a site appraisal
• Outcome 3: Understand a range of basic surveying techniques
• Outcome 4: Understand the principles of garden design
• Outcome 5: Understand the historical development of garden design styles

UNIT 2 - Selection and Use of Landscaping Elements in the Garden

• Outcome 1: Understand the Contribution made by Hard Landscaping Features to Garden Design
• Outcome 2: Understand the Contribution made by Soft Landscaping Features to the Design of a Garden

UNIT 3 - Setting out and Construction of Landscaping Elements in the Garden

• Outcome 1: Understand the Planning Involved in the Realisation of a Garden Design
• Outcome 2: Understand the Practical Procedures for Setting out a Site
• Outcome 3: Understand the Reasons for Correct Groundwork Procedures
• Outcome 4: Know Materials and Construction Procedures for Garden Surfaces
• Outcome 5: Know materials and construction procedures for garden walls, fences and pergolas

UNIT 4 - Specialist Elements in the Establishment of Garden and Urban Plantings

• Outcome 1. Understand the Practices of Establishing and Maintaining Planting in a Range of Specialist Areas
• Outcome 2. Understand Pruning in the Establishment and Maintenance of Specialist Plantings