The qualification supports career development for those already working in the profession and for those wanting to move into the horticulture industry. The qualification consists of 7 units covering the following subject areas: - Soil testing - Sowing seeds and vegetative propagation techniques - Practical skills in ground preparation for seeding and planting - Practical skills in establishing seeds and plants in soil - Care and pruning of plants - Identification of a range of common garden plants, weeds, pests, diseases and disorders and beneficial organisms - Safe operation of powered garden machinery Assessment Learners are assessed throughout the course by a combination of practical assessments, identification tests and short written knowledge tests. Final Award On successful completion of the course learners will be awarded the RHS Level 2 Certificate in Practical Horticulture. Equipment As this is a very practical course you will need to provide yourself with the following items of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment): safety boots and work or gardening gloves. You will also need a pair of secateurs.
Name: Practical Horticulture, RHS Level 2 Certificate Qualification title: Certificate in Practical Horticulture (QCF) Qualification type: Assessment Please see our website for full course information including assessment methods. http://www.abingdon-witney.ac.uk Awarding Royal Horticultural Society Created 20150812 11:07:01 Updated 20150812 11:07:01
You will be informed of any equipment requirements prior to starting the course. Equipment required You will be informed of any equipment requirements prior to starting the course.
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Title: Certificate in Practical Horticulture (QCF) Qualification: Certificate in Practical Horticulture (QCF) Classification: Agriculture, Horticulture and Animal Care