Principles of Plant Growth and Development Theory RHS – Certificate – Level 2

What will I learn?

This is a new syllabus that is being delivered for September 2022.
Learners will undertake modules: Plant Science, Plant Health, Plant Nutrition and Plant Specification.
Further information on the new syllabus can be found on the RHS website: www.rhs.org.uk/qualifications
Learners will be required to carry out revision for assessments outside of their college attendance.
Please note: formal assessments will commence on completion of formal delivery.
Delivered one day a week over six months, taught on the Horticulture Department at Sparsholt College.

Where will it lead me?

Learners can enrol onto the RHS Level 2 Practical Certificate in Horticulture following completion of this Theory Course. Alternatively, they may move on to a Level 3 RHS Practical Course (New Syllabus) in September 2023.

Entry Requirements

Please note RHS examinations – it is intended that students undertake the examinations for RHS in the academic year of registration, this allows for the best chance of success as exams are taken while the syllabus knowledge is fresh.
There are no pre-requisites for this course just a passion for Horticulture.

Please Note

All fees are correct at the current time and may be subject to change. Any fee remission information quoted is correct at the current time but is dependent on government legislation and is subject to change. Due to funding restrictions this course is not available to existing full time Sparsholt College/Andover College students aged 16, 17 or 18 (or 19-24 with an EHCP) on the 31/8 in the year they started/start their course.