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RHS Certificate In The Principles Of Garden Planning, Establishment And Maintenance

Level 2

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Key Info

Learning Area   Horticulture, Floristry & Arboriculture
Delivery Mode   Part-time
Duration   33 Weeks
Course Code   12677-BIC-22,12676-BIC-22,10011-RMG-22


Dates & Locations

Course Type   Adult
Location   Bicton College
Start Date   13/09/2022
Day/Time   Tuesday, 09:15-12:30
Fees   Tuition Fees: £623.00


Course Type   Adult
Location   Bicton College
Start Date   15/09/2022
Day/Time   Thursday, 09:15-12:30
Fees   Tuition Fees: £623.00


Course Type   Adult
Location   RHS Garden Rosemoor
Start Date   13/09/2022
Fees   Tuition Fees: £623.00

This course is a theory-based qualification to develop the essential skills needed to work in horticulture or to further develop your interest.

This course runs off site at Rosemoor in North Devon.

  What You Will Learn

You will cover four core units:

Understanding garden features, plant selection and planning
Understanding the choice, establishment and maintenance of garden plants and lawns
Understanding the production of outdoor vegetables and fruit
Understanding protected environments and their use in plant cultivation

  Entry Requirements

A keen interest in general horticulture and enthusiasm to learn the principles in this area.

  Assessment

To achieve this Certificate you will need to pass one exam for each of the named subject areas for this qualification. The exam consists of short answer and long answer questions to test your knowledge. It is possible to pass the course with a commendation, subject to achieving 70% or above in each exam.

  Progression

The RHS course at Level 3, RHS practical at level 2, or become self-employed gardeners and work for other organisations in a gardening role, plus working in plant nurseries and garden centres.

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Courses listed on this website are indicative of the subject, nature and level of study. The College reserves the right to alter specific qualifications titles, awarding bodies and levels of qualification, which can change in year. Any cost may also vary, based on personal funding eligibility. The Cornwall College Group reserves the right to withdraw any course listed at any time.

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