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RHS Level 2 Certificate in Practical Horticulture - EveningApply Now »
Location: Broomfield Hall
Years: 1
Weeks: 36
Hours: 3.00
Start: 05/09/2019
Days / Times: Thursday 18:00 to 21:00
Concessions: 600.00***
Interview: Y
Course Summary
This qualification provides a route to employment in professional horticulture by assessing knowledge of the principles underpinning horticultural practices. It also supports career development for those already working in the profession. In addition, it provides a foundation for further learning or training in the field of horticulture.
Entry requirements
You will need a keen interest in horticulture plus Maths and English at Level 1.
Course Content
The course will cover:
- Plant propagation
- Soil testing
- Practical skills in establishing and maintaining a range of different plant forms
- Care and pruning of plants
- Identification of a range of common garden plants, weeds, pests, diseases, disorders and beneficial organisms
- Vegetable gardening.
The qualification has a credit value of 15 and consists of seven units. Credits for the unit will be awarded to a candidate once they have reached the level of competency for all the specified tasks.
How will I be assessed?
The course will be assessed throughout to meet RHS criteria.
Are there any additional costs or specialist equipment required?
You will be required to supply your own:
- Steel toe-capped boots/wellingtons
- Overalls
- Secateurs
- Wet weather clothing
- Writing materials
What can I do after this course?
After the course, students can take the RHS Level 2 in Garden Planning and RHS theory. There is also the Level 3 Practical Certificate in Horticulture.
Derby College offers a range of one-day, weekend and evening courses relating to horticulture, as well as a wide range of other land-based topics - please see the Derby College Part-time Prospectus for a full list and details.
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*** Co-Tuition - This figure is the fee to be paid if you are entitled to any partial concessions.
Dan Brennen
Set to flourish in landscape gardening
Former Horticulture learner Dan Brennen flew the flag for Broomfield Hall by scooping a gold medal in the WorldSkills UK final – after building a garden in just 18 hours. Dan, now studying Landscape Architecture at the University of Sheffield, impressed industry experts who judged his efforts at the Skills Show held at the NEC.
There to represent Derby College, he was part of a team which built a garden from scratch, including laying block paving and slabs, building raised beds, installing a water feature and planting.
Dan’s success gave him the chance to work with a specialist training team to prepare for a further WorldSkills challenge in Northern Ireland – so he gained even more skills to take forward into his working life.
Being part of WorldSkills was a fantastic experience and I’ve learnt so much. The additional training I’ve done as part of the competition will earn me a Level 4 qualification which, along with my degree, will hopefully greatly improve my job prospects after university.
