Course description
This qualification has been designed to provide learners with the breadth of horticultural knowledge and skills required to carry out routine tasks proficiently in a variety of contexts. It supports progression to employment within areas of the horticultural industries (such as professional gardening, landscaping, plant production and garden retail), as well as supporting learning in entry level roles in the early stages of a horticultural career.
It is also designed to meet the needs of the amateur gardener. It also provides learners the opportunity of personal development, including the changing of careers and engagement in their learning and offers an opportunity to develop transferable skills such as problem solving, implementing management plans / programmes, and communication as part of their applied learning.
Instruction is carried out by highly qualified tutors in the extensive ornamental grounds, plant nursery, woodlands and sports turf areas at the College. Merrist Wood has developed a considerable reputation for horticulture and for its award-winning gardens designed and built at RHS Flower Shows.
The diverse range of plants in the College's 400 acre estate, together with purpose-designed buildings, including lecture rooms, laboratories, library facilities and computer suites, all provide an ideal environment for horticulture students.
Upcoming start dates
Suitability - Who should attend?
There are no formal entry requirements but an interest in horticulture is essential and it is recommended that applicants have studied the RHS Level 2 Principles of Horticulture units.
Outcome / Qualification etc.
You could move onto other related horticulture courses for example, RHS Level 2 Principles of Horticulture or RHS Level 3 Practical Horticulture.
Training Course Content
Units covered include:
- Plant Identification
- Plant Establishment
- Plant Propagation
- Plant Health
- Plant Care
- Plant Pruning
- Garden Features and Grassland Areas
https://www.rhs.org.uk/education-learning/qualifications-and-training/rhs-qualifications/level-two
Course delivery details
This course will be taught using workshop and outside practical activities on site with some lessons in the classroom.
Assessment windows are between Jan–March and May–July with the online assessment in June.
Expenses
The course encompasses practical application which will be undertaken in a range of weather, you need to ensure you have appropriate PPE and clothing for the activities required. This will be an extra cost to you, the student.
The course will run from 9:30 to 15:00.
Delivery Day: Monday 23-24. Disclaimer – please note the delivery day of a program can change each academic year, therefore we will not be able to confirm the delivery date for the following academic year until the summer term.
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