Course overview
This course is available on a Tuesday morning or a Thursday morning of each week.
Please apply for the day which is most convenient for you
This is one of the new generation of the highly regarded RHS level 2 qualifications.
The course is designed for people already working in the industry and those looking to move into a professional role.
The RHS have described this course as one for ‘thinking hands’. It is wide ranging, challenging and promotes excellence in horticulture. The course will take place in the industry standard glasshouses and use the facilities in the walled garden, grade 2 listed Kingston Maurward formal gardens and the wider Kingston Maurward Estate.
Please note: Fees are subject to change depending on awarding body (RHS updates)
Entry Requirements
Although formal entry qualifications are not requested, confidence in numeracy, literacy and use of IT is essential to enable completion of all assessments.
Experience in gardening and horticulture to meet the requirements of a professional level course.
Commitment to attend all sessions.
If you have any doubts regarding your ability to successfully complete the course please speak to us.
Course Structure
Course Description
This qualification consists of eight compulsory topics summarised below.
Plant Identification enables learners to identify a wide range of plants.
This qualification consists of eight compulsory topics summarised below.
Plant Identification enables learners to identify a wide range of plants.
Plant Establishment, includes site based assessment, seed-sowing, establishing hedges and trees, planting in containers.
Plant Propagation for professional purposes covering seed and vegetative propagation.
Plant Health provides the skills to be able to identify and prevent a range of threats to plant health.
Plant Care provides the skills and knowledge to implement garden maintenance plans and high quality aftercare in a variety of situations.
Plant Pruning covers the principles and practices associated with the pruning requirements of a range of plants.
Garden Features provides the skills and knowledge to care and maintain a range of features including structures and fences, statues and stonework ponds and hard surfaces.
Grassed Areas covers the skills required for public and private grassed areas including selection of species, establishing a sward, annual maintenance, weed and pest control, repair and nutrition of turf.
Progression
Professional gardening, employed by an organisation or as a self employed gardener.
Landscaping.
Garden retail.
Plant production.