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Level 3 Certificate in Practical Horticulture day-time (College certificate)Apply Now »
Location: Broomfield Hall
Years: 1
Weeks: 36
Hours: 3.00
Start: 08/09/2020
Days / Times: Tuesday 13:15 to 16:30
Tuition (£): 850.00*
Interview: Y
Course Summary
The Level 3 Certificate in Practical Horticulture focuses on developing the essential basic horticultural skills. These not only offer opportunities for employment, but also provide the foundation for further skills development at Levels 2 and 3.
By carefully focusing on key essential skills, it has been possible to develop a practical qualification that can be studied on a part-time basis, either during the day or in the evening. RHS theoretical and practical qualifications are offered separately in order to provide maximum flexibility to candidates, providers and employers.
Entry requirements
You need a Level 2 RHS or equivalent qualification, such as a Level 2 Diploma in Horticulture (Dist) or Subsidiary Diploma at Level 3.
Course Content
- Soil testing
- Plant propagation
- Establishing and maintaining a range of different plant forms
- Plant, weed, pest and disease identification and control
- Management of green spaces, landscaped areas and ornamental gardens
How will I be assessed?
The course will be assessed throughout its duration to meet RHS criteria.
Are there any additional costs or specialist equipment required?
You will need to provide your own:
- Steel toe-capped boots
- Secateurs
- Knife
- Writing materials
What can I do after this course?
After the course, students can progress to the HNC in Professional Gardening or complete the Level 3 Garden Planning unit.
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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.
