RHS Level 2 Certificate in Practical Horticulture

What will I learn?

As part of this course you will cover a range of topics including:

Plant identification
Plant establishment
Plant propagation
Plant health
Plant care
Plant pruning
Garden features
Turf establishment and maintenance.

How will I be assessed?

This qualification is assessed through a range of methods. This includes formative assessment of skills by tutors at RHS centres, and a range of summative short-answer tests, as well as direct observation by RHS Assessors.

What will it lead to?

This qualification has been designed to provide learners with the breadth of horticultural knowledge and skills required to carry out routine tasks proficiently in a variety of contexts. It supports progression to employment within areas of horticultural industries (such as professional gardening, landscaping, plant production and garden retail), as well as supporting learning in entry level roles in horticulture.

This course is also designed to meet the needs of the amateur gardener.