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This course is run over two years as an online evening virtual class and combines two certificates together providing the opportunity to acquire the theoretical knowledge and skills to pursue a career in horticulture or simply to extend existing knowledge. Each year’s course is stand-alone and requires a fresh application for the second year. The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) is one of the worlds leading gardening organisations and has a long history of offering prestigious internationally recognised horticultural qualifications.
Academically this course is set at Level 2 and provides an ideal progression for further study to the RHS Level 3 courses or for those wishing to broaden their existing knowledge.
The Level 2 Certificate in the Principles of Plant Growth, Health and Applied Propagation consists of the following four units:
The Level 2 Certificate in the Principles of Garden Planning, Construction and Planting consists of the following four units:
Written examinations.
There are three options open to students who successfully achieve this course. After further study of the RHS Certificate in Practical Horticulture, students can achieve an RHS Diploma in Principles and Practice of Horticulture; or students can go on to study the RHS Level 3 Certificate and Diploma qualifications.
The RHS Level 2 Certificates can be used by mature students as entry for higher education to study both horticulture and garden/landscape design at Foundation and Degree level qualifications.
Course Title | RHS Principles of Horticulture Certificate (Evening) Level 2 (online) |
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There are no specific entry requirements but a willingness to learn together |
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Once I complete my course, my dream is to work for The National Trust or travel and find employment in gardens abroad. The course has helped me see all the opportunities available to me, so I feel confident my future looks bright.
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