RHS Level 2 Certificate in the Principles of Plant Growth and Development

Course Content

• The qualification consists of two units with four topics per unit.
  Unit 1
  Plant Science 1- Scientific naming of plants with plant structure and function.
  Plant Health-Effect of range of factors: environment, nutrition, pests and pathogens, passports and bio-security.
  Plant Nutrition-Including soil types and profiles, soil based nutrition and availability, growing media.
  Plant Specification- Recommending plants based on site and plant based criteria, plant specifications, planting and post planting care and maintenance.
  
  Unit 2
  Plant Science 2-Range and role of plant adaptations
  Planting Styles-Factors involved in creating a range of plantings: historical context, formal and informal planting, plant associations, plant uses, edible landscapes.
  Horticulture and Society- Well being, environment, economy, community, cultural identity.
  Biodiversity-Creating habitats, impact of climate change, Citizen science and species survey, biodiversity action plans.

Entry Requirements

• Interest and enthusiasm.
  Levels of literacy to cope with demands of course.
  Commitment to engage in further self study each week.
  
  Applicants will be asked to attend an informal interview and taster session on Tuesday 28/06/22 at 10 am. The session will last approximately 2.5 hours
  

Next Steps

• RHS L2 Certificate in Practical Horticulture ( HR063)

Career Opportunities

• Professional gardening, employed by an organisation or as a self-employed gardener.
  Retail gardening
  Plant production