L2 Practical Certificate in Horticulture (Wednesday PM)

This certificate is divided into eight topics, each made up of elements covering a specific aspect of practical horticulture, as follows:
1. Plant Identification: provides the skills and knowledge to enable learners to identify a wide range of plants.
2. Plant Establishment: provides learners with the skills involved in the establishment of plants in containers and the open ground.
3. Plant Propagation: provides learners with the skills and underpinning knowledge to propagate plants professionally.
4. Plant Health: provides the skills to be able to identify and prevent a range of threats to plant health.
5. Plant Care: equips learners with the skills and knowledge to be able to implement garden maintenance plans.
6. Plant Pruning: equips learners with the horticultural skills and knowledge to be able to prune a range of plants.
7. Garden Features: provides learners with the skills and underpinning knowledge to be able care for and maintain a wide range of garden features.
8. Grassed Areas: provides learners with the skills required to establish and maintain grassed areas in private and public garden settings.

Students can progress onto the Level 3 RHS Certificate in Practical Horticulture or complete the RHS Level 2 Certificate in the Principles of Plant Growth and Development to make up the full Level 2 Certificate in Principles and Practices of Horticulture.

No specific qualifications are required although candidates should have an appropriate level of general education to enable them to complete identification tests and short written knowledge tests.

The rules on fee reduction are complicated and we would encourage you to talk to our Admissions staff on 01235 555 585 to discuss your options. You can find more information on our Fees and Bursaries page - search "Fees and Bursaries" at the top of the page.

There are bursaries available to help you with other course costs. Call 01235 216 212 for more information.


As part of your course we may organise trips to assist you with your learning. Trips are optional, and you will not be penalised if you choose not to participate. Bursaries may also available to cover the cost of some trips.

There are bursaries available to help you with other course costs. Call 01235 216 212 for more information.

The rules on fee reduction are complicated and we would encourage you to talk to our Admissions staff on 01235 555 585 to discuss your options. You can find more information on our Fees and Bursaries page - search "Fees and Bursaries" at the top of the page.

On successful completion of the course learners will be awarded the RHS Level 2 Certificate in Practical Horticulture.

Practical learning environment. Students will have to pass a range of practical assessments and knowledge tests.