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

COURSE OVERVIEW

This qualification allows candidates to develop a level of plant knowledge deemed essential by the horticultural industries. It equips candidates with the knowledge and understanding to progress to employment within the horticultural sector. It assesses the knowledge of the scientific principles underpinning horticultural practices and supports career development for those already working in the profession.

It also provides candidates the opportunity of personal development, including the changing of careers and engagement in their learning and offers an opportunity to develop transferable skills such as problem solving, implementing management plans / programmes, and communication as part of their applied learning.

During the course you will cover:

Plant Science 1: provides underpinning knowledge of the plant, its structure and function.
Plant Health: provides underpinning knowledge and understanding of the effect of a range of factors on plant health.
Plant Nutrition: provides horticultural knowledge of plant nutrition and growing media.
Plant Specification: provides horticultural knowledge to make recommendations for planting based on matching plant need and site requirements.
Plant Science II: provides an understanding of the range and role of plant adaptations.
Planting Styles: provides horticultural knowledge of the factors involved in creating a wide range of different horticultural plantings.
Horticulture and Society: allows candidates to develop their knowledge and understanding of horticulture’;s contribution to society, including social, environmental, and economic.
Biodiversity: provides an applied knowledge of the roles of plants in creating habitats to encourage biodiversity.

This course runs on a Thursday from 9.30am to 15.30pm.