RHS Practical Horticulture Certificate Level 3
A Level
In Birmingham
Description
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Type
A Level
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Location
Birmingham
A practical-based qualification to improve the horticultural skills needed for career development to supervisory or management roles, or to further develop your interest. The course is delivered at our study centre within Birmingham Botanical Gardens. You will be taught by a specialised and highly qualified team.
Subjects covered include:
• Collecting and testing soil samples and specifying adjustments for horticulture
• Collecting, preparing and propagating from seed
• Establishing and maintaining a range of plant types and forms
• Identification of a range of common garden plants, weeds, pests, diseases and disorder
Optional units – choose one of the following (subject to availability):
• Planning, collecting, preparing and establishing propagation material
• Management of green spaces, landscaped areas and ornamental gardens
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Subjects
- Horticulture
- Collecting
Course programme
Entry Requirements
There are no prerequisites for entry to the RHS Level 3 qualification. However, it is strongly recommended that learners have completed a Level 2 horticulture qualification or have equivalent experience.
Delivery and Assessment
Each unit will be assessed by means of a range of practical activities timetabled and assessed within the approved centre. They will cover all learning outcomes specified in the unit.
Progression
After completing this Diploma you may progress on to a Degree in Horticulture or the RHS Master of Horticulture.
RHS Practical Horticulture Certificate Level 3