THE RHS (LEVEL 2) CERTIFICATES IN HORTICULTURE
This new level 2 qualification provides a route to employment in professional horticulture by assessing knowledge of the principles underpinning horticultural practices, and supports career development for those already working in the profession. It also provides a foundation for further learning or training in the field of horticulture.
There are no pre-
The qualification is accredited within the Qualifications and Credit Framework.
Accreditation Number: 500/8294/2
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The RHS level 2 Certificate in the Principles of Plant Growth, Propagation and Development
Course
code RHS2/01
Course Summary:
This course covers units 1 -
The course contains four Study Books:
Study Book 1 Plant classification, structure,
and function
Study Book 2 Plant nutrition and the root environment
Study Book 3 Plant health
Study Book 4 Plant propagation
The course contains four Tutor Marked Assignments which need to be completed after
the study of each book together with an end of course ’mock examination’. The RHS
suggest that the course will involve some 140 hours of study and we therefore provide
full tutorial support for a period of 12 months. Additional time can be arranged
but may be subject to supplementary fees.
Course Fees:
Traditional printed format of
full colour, A4, lay flat study books £125
CD Format £80
See below for link to
a course extract
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The RHS Level
2 Certificate in the Principles of Garden Planning,
Establishment and Maintenance
Course code RHS2/02
Course Summary:
This course covers units 5 -
The course contains seven Study Books:
Study Book 5a Garden Features, Plant Selection
and Planning: An Introduction to Garden Design
Study Book 5b Soft Landscaping
Elements 1: Grass, Trees & Shrubs;
Elements of Design;
Hard Landscaping Elements; Garden Styles
Study Book 5c Soft Landscaping Elements 2:
Herbaceous Perennials; Alpine and Rock Plants;
Biennials; Hardy
Annuals; Half Hardy Annuals; Hanging Baskets and Patio Containers;
Bulbs,
Corms and Tuberous Plants for use throughout the Year; Winter and Spring;
Summer
and Autumn; Key Design Elements; Health and Safety
Study Book 6 The choice, establishment and maintenance of garden plants and
lawns
Study Book 7a The production of of outdoor vegetables
Study Book 7b The production
of of outdoor fruit
Study Book 8 Protected environments and their use in plant cultivation
The course contains six Tutor Marked Assignments which need to be completed after
the study of each book together with an end of course ’mock examination’. The RHS
suggest that the course will involve some 140 hours of study and we therefore provide
full tutorial support for a period of 12 months. Additional time can be arranged
but may be subject to supplementary fees.
Course Fees:
Traditional printed format of
full colour, A4, lay flat study books £135
CD Format £85
See below for link to
a course extract
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The RHS level 2 Certificate in the Principles of Horticulture
Course code RHS2
Course Summary:
This course is a combination of the two summaries above, covers units 1 -
The course contains the eleven Study Books listed above, the associated tutor marked
assignments and an end of course ‘mock examination’. The RHS suggest that the course
will involve some 280 hours of study and we therefore provide full tutorial support
for a period of 24 months. Additional time can usually be arranged but may be subject
to supplementary fees.
Course Fees:
Traditional printed format of full colour, A4,
lay flat study books £255
CD Format £165
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Course Extract 1: Study Book 2; Pages 17 -
Course Extract 2: Study Book 5a; Pages
19 -
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