Course description
Develop essential horticulture skills and learn how to identify and care for a range of plants. Our course is accredited by the Royal Horticultural Society.
You’ll learn how to care for and prune plants; identify a range of common plants, weeds, pests and diseases; and understand the reasons behind soil testing. Underpinning the whole course is an appreciation of health and safety.
This Level 2 Certificate in Practical Horticulture can prepare you for a career in a growing industry.
Horticulture – the growing of flowers, study of plants, design of gardens and construction of landscapes – is fundamental to our health and quality of life. It’s an extraordinary world with lots of employment opportunities, from historical gardens to commercial crop production.
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Suitability - Who should attend?
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- Applicants should be 19+ years of age
- A keen interest in horticulture is crucial
- You must be able to demonstrate suitable levels of numeracy and literacy
Training Course Content
Mandatory topics
- Plant Identification
- Plant Establishment
- Plant Propagation
- Plant Health
- Plant Care
- Plant Pruning
- Garden Features
- Grassed Areas
Course delivery details
The RHS Level 2 Certificate in Practical Horticulture features eight topics, each covering a specific aspect of practical horticulture.
Topics are subject to change and availability.
Assessment
Each topic includes a series of learning outcomes. To successfully complete the course, you’ll require a pass grade for each assessment criteria.
Why choose Writtle University College
Ranked Top University-Sector Institution in East Anglia for overall student satisfaction!
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Beautiful rural campus situated close to the city of Chelmsford, 40 minutes from London and the coast.
Expenses
Fee: £1,246 Students over 19 starting 2023/24 (part-time)
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Careers and educational progression
This Level 2 qualification can help you start a career in horticulture. You could find yourself working in historical and botanical gardens, landscape management, country parks, recreation and golf courses. There are also opportunities in commercial horticulture, such as growing food crops, ornamental crops, hardy nursery stock production, floriculture and retailing.
It’s also a foundation for further training, including the RHS Level 2 Certificate in the Principles of Plant Growth and Development at Writtle College.
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