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RHS Certificate Practical Horticulture Level 3

Course overview

Qualification is subject to centre approval.

 

Those involved in the field of Garden and Landscape Maintenance have to be able to apply the principles of horticultural science, seek out best practices, select techniques which are cost-effective, embrace sustainability, ensure biosecurity, and comply with current legislation as they develop the gardens and landscapes under their care.

 

The purpose and content of the Level 3 qualification supports specialist/industry-specific pathways informed by the findings of the Ornamental Horticultural Round Table Group (OHRG). It is aimed at those progressing in horticultural roles or having a specialist personal interest in the supervision and development of gardens and landscapes, meeting the needs of amateur gardeners and professional horticulturists alike. It also provides learners the opportunity for personal development, including the changing of careers and engagement in their learning. It offers an opportunity to develop transferable skills such as problem-solving, implementing management plans/programmes, and communication as part of their applied learning.

 

Merrist Wood has developed a considerable reputation for horticulture and for its award-winning gardens designed and built at RHS Flower Shows. The diverse range of plants in the College’s 400-acre estate, together with purpose-designed buildings, including lecture rooms, laboratories, library facilities, and computer suites, all provide an ideal environment for horticulture students.
  • Plant Knowledge
  • Creating planted areas
  • Maintain planted areas
  • Plant Health 
  • Productive Growing 
  • Protected Growing 
  • Ecological and sustainable plantings
  • Landscape materials 
A range of methods will be used to assess this qualification. They include formative assessment of skills by tutors at college, and a range of summative short answer tests as well as direct observation by RHS Assessors.
 
All assessments must be conducted in accordance with the RHS requirements.

You need to have that Practical Horticulture RHS Level 2 Certificate

You could progress to the new RHS L3 Principles certificate. These courses are recognised nationally and internationally and offer routes into a range of careers in the Horticulture Industry.

Steel toe-capped boots are required for outdoor sessions. Current students have found that a camera is useful for keeping records of plants and techniques studied on the course.

The course will run from 9:30 to 15:00.

Delivery Day: Thursday 23-24. Disclaimer – please note the delivery day of a program can change each academic year, therefore we will not be able to confirm the delivery date for the following academic year until the summer term.

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