The Royal Horticultural Society Certificate Level 2 (PT)

The Royal Horticultural Society Certificate Level 2

Course Length: The course is offered over one year, one day a week Friday

Venue:
Myerscough College (Preston)

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Click to Apply: RHS Level 2 Certificate in Horticulture

Starting September 2014

Brief Description of the Course:

A fun way to learn about the basics of horticulture, in a suitable environment, with excellent gardens for use as a learning resource. Weekly plant identifications. A theory course with a small amount of practical to underpin some areas of the syllabus.

Entry Criteria:

A keen interest in horticulture with a level of enquiry into plants and gardens. It is suitable for the beginner or some more experienced.

Fees

Please contact the finance team for information about course fees for 2014.

List of Units:

RHS Level 2

Unit 1 – Certificate in the Principles of Plant Growth, Propagation & Development

¨ Plant Classification, Structure & Function (5 credits)

¨ Plant Nutrition & the Root Environment (3 credits)

¨ Maintaining Plant Health (3 credits)

¨ Understanding Plant Propagation (3 credits)

Total - 14 creduts

Unit 2 – Certificate in the Principles of Garden Planning, Establishment & Maintenance

¨ Understanding Garden Features, Plant selection & Planning (5 credits)

¨ Understanding the Choice, Establishment & Maintenance of Garden Plants& Lawns (3 credits)

¨ Understand the Production of Outdoor Vegetables & Fruit (3 credits)

¨ Understand Protected Environments & their Use in Plant Cultivation (3 credits)

Total – 14 credits

The course covers theory, but relevant practical skills are also taught to underpin the theory, but also for the sheer fun of it!

Possible Careers / Jobs:

Most people want to learn and improve their own gardens. The qualification does though open a door to further progression or to employment in the industry. Some have progressed to full-time horticultural courses, some have developed a business, and others have gained employment in garden centres or nurseries.

Progression:

The Royal Horticultural Society’s Advanced Certificate

Entry requirement – a pass on the RHS Level 2 Certificate.

Special Requirements:

1 Specialist Clothing and Equipment: Weatherproof clothing and suitable footwear to allow you to venture out in inclement weather! Secateurs and a knife are tools which are a valuable addition to a gardener's toolkit.

To apply for this course please select the coloured tab, relating to the centre you wish to study at, on the right hand side of this screen. You can save your progress if you prefer to do it in stages but you must complete all sections of the form.

Special Education Needs and Disability Prospective students who have a disability that may affect their studies should inform the College as soon as possible. Reasonable adjustments will be made to accommodate student needs and to provide appropriate support to enable successful completion of the course of study. Where necessary students will be asked for evidence to help identify appropriate adjustments.

Please note that the information provided in this fact sheet was accurate at the date of publication. However, courses are continually being modified and information is therefore subject to change.