RHS level2 Certificate in horticulture

This vocationally-oriented course comprises core studies in general horticulture plus specialised elective subjects. The course is designed to lay a foundation for a long-term career in horticulture, but is equaliy applicable to the keen amateur.

Students develope the ability to identify a large range of plants and knowledge of essential horticultural principles and practices. It also teaches the practical skills of plant propagation, growth and care. This course provides certification from the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS).

Those who wish to be awarded the RHS Certificate will need to sit two examinations and these can be arranged in most regiions around the world. Those who want only to study the subject without sitting an exam are free to do so.

Working with Colin Elliott, an experienced professional horticulturist and garden designer, this CD-based course is your route to this highly respected and widely recognised qualification. The course provides some 150 hours of study in 10 modules and 10 assignments.

There are10 lessons in this course:
1          The Plant Kingdom (part a)
2          The Plant Kingdom (part b)
3          The Plant Kingdom (part c)
4          Plant Propagation
5          Outdoor Food Production
6          Garden Planning
7          The Root Environment and Plant Nutrition
8          Protected Cultivation
9          Horticultural Plant Selection, Establishment and Maintenance
10         Horticultural Plant Health Problems

Each lesson ends with assignments to test your knowledge and reinforce your learning; these are sent to your tutor for marking and comments while additional interactive self-test exercises are undertaken privately.

Course cost: £ 345 (single payment)

OR 2 payments of £ 190

Payment Method

Single payment £345.00 First of two payments £190.00