This course is aimed at those employed in professional horticulture or individuals who wish to improve their horticultural skills across a broad range of practical tasks/activities. It provides a firm foundation on which to develop and enhance practical skills for those working in the horticultural sector, as well as for those keen amateur gardeners who wish to extend their range of practical skills and associated technical knowledge. The course can provide a route into employment within professional horticulture by developing and assessing a range of practical skills and can further support career development for those who are already employed in the horticultural industry This course is also the natural follow on after completion of the Certificate in Practical Horticulture Skills Level 1 or the Royal Horticultural Society Certificate in the Principles of Horticulture (theory) Level 2.
Name: RHS Certificate in Practical Horticulture Level 2 Qualification title: Certificate in Practical Horticulture (QCF) Qualification type: Assessment Practical skills assessments will be conducted by the tutor(s) during the course, as well as short written tests (provided by the awarding body) based on the main topics. There is no requirement to study at home, however, you may find it beneficial to spend some time practising the various practical techniques at home or work. You may also benefit from further study in preparation for the plant identification tests. The subject tutors will also reccommend a small amount of underpinning reading that would assist with the written assements. Awarding Royal Horticultural Society Created 20160720 11:14:09 Updated 20160720 11:14:09
As this is largely practical and outdoor course it is important to dress appropriately, steel toe-capped foot wear is essential for practical work and a pair of gardening gloves and wet weather clothing would be beneficial. Any specialist personal protective equipment will be supplied where appropriate on training days at the Lackham Campus. Specialist facilities on campus include horticultural/machinery workshops, several glasshouses, polythene tunnels and a Zoological Garden. There are landscaped grounds with a wide range of plants, trees and shrubs, a walled garden containing a varied collection of ornamental and edible plants. There is a comprehensive Library and Learning Resource Centre with computing facilities, internet access and e-study (also accessible from home), available to you to support personal study and course work. It will be possible to undertake educational visits such as the visit to Holland, alongside other horticultural courses at an additional cost. Visit dates are yet to be confirmed, but the residential tour (including stay in a 4 star hotel) will be either late April or early May, the basic price will be around £310 based on a party of 30. Please ask for additional details at the start of the course. Equipment required As this is largely practical and outdoor course it is important to dress appropriately, steel toe-capped foot wear is essential for practical work and a pair of gardening gloves and wet weather clothing would be beneficial. Any specialist personal protective equipment will be supplied where appropriate on training days at the Lackham Campus. Specialist facilities on campus include horticultural/machinery workshops, several glasshouses, polythene tunnels and a Zoological Garden. There are landscaped grounds with a wide range of plants, trees and shrubs, a walled garden containing a varied collection of ornamental and edible plants. There is a comprehensive Library and Learning Resource Centre with computing facilities, internet access and e-study (also accessible from home), available to you to support personal study and course work. It will be possible to undertake educational visits such as the visit to Holland, alongside other horticultural courses at an additional cost. Visit dates are yet to be confirmed, but the residential tour (including stay in a 4 star hotel) will be either late April or early May, the basic price will be around £310 based on a party of 30. Please ask for additional details at the start of the course.
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Title: Certificate in Practical Horticulture (QCF) Qualification: Certificate in Practical Horticulture (QCF) Classification: Agriculture, Horticulture and Animal Care