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Location: Broomfield Hall
Years: 1
Weeks: 36
Hours: 3.00
Start: 12/09/2019
Days / Times: Thursday 09:15 to 12:30
Tuition (£): 1246.00*
24+ Loan Amount: 1246.00****
Interview: Y
Course Summary
This qualification provides a route to employment in professional horticulture by assessing knowledge of the scientific 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
While there are no formal pre-requisites for entry to the qualification, it is strongly recommended that students have obtained the RHS Level 2 Certificate in the Principles of Garden Planning, Establishment and Maintenance - or an equivalent qualification - before they commence the course.
Course Content
- Understanding garden survey techniques and design principles
- Understanding the selection and use of landscaping elements in the garden
- Understanding the setting out and construction of landscaping elements in the garden
- Understanding a range of specialist elements in the establishment of garden and urban plantings
How will I be assessed?
There are two examinations, one in February and one in June.
Are there any additional costs or specialist equipment required?
You will be required to supply your own steel toe-cap boots.
Additional equipment you will need to provide consists of a drawing board, set squares, scale ruler, and ink pens (drafting).
What can I do after this course?
Further Study
After completion of this course, you will be able to further your studies by attending the RHS Practical Certificate Level 3 and RHS Theory Level 3 courses.
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* Tuition - This figure is the tuition fee to be paid - There are no concessionary fees available.
**** Advanced Learner Loan: if you are aged 19 or over and want to study at Level 3, 4, 5 or 6, you could apply for an Advanced Learner Loan to help with the costs of your study. This is the fee that would need to be financed by a successful application for a loan. Alternatively, you or your employer could pay the fees directly.
Nathanael Confaloni
Nathanael branches out to manage tree surgery business
Tree surgeon Nathanael Confaloni had an inkling that he could run a business, but somehow doubted that he ever would.
But after taking Horticulture Level 2 and 3 at Derby College, and with a little nudge from his lecturers, that is exactly what he is doing.
Nathanael, 24, got a love for gardening and landscaping from both of his green-fingered grandfathers. He decided to take Horticulture at Broomfield Hall. The Level 2 course – "it was really good" – gave him skills and knowledge in areas such as plant nursery, landscaping and plant stock.
He said Level 3 furthered his skills and gave him the option of going on to university. But during college, Nathanael had worked part-time with the landscaping and tree surgery business, MW Haspel. When he was offered a full-time job, he decided to go down that route, and also gained his qualifications for tree surgery.
After a period with another business, Nathanael accepted the opportunity to return and run and manage MW Haspel's tree surgery operation.Derby College had given him the skills and knowledge to set him on the road, with Level 3 giving him "a really helpful" insight into business management.
His dad also managed his own business, fitting security cameras and lights, which provided useful background knowledge. In future he said he may have the opportunity to take on the business entirely. And the best part of the job? The "awesome" views from the top of the tallest trees.
When I started at college I kind of thought of the idea of setting up on my own but didn't really think I would run a business. The lecturers gave me a little push and a bit of advice. Derby College was very important to me.
It's given me the skills and the knowledge I've got now. The lecturers were absolutely brilliant – all of them.
