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RHS Certificate In Practical Horticulture
LOCATION & START DATE
Bicton College - 9 September 2025
Bicton College - 11 September 2025
Bicton College - 12 September 2025
Bicton College - 9 September 2025
Bicton College - 11 September 2025
Bicton College - 12 September 2025
DURATION
35 Weeks
35 Weeks
ATTENDANCE
Part-time
Part-time
Course information
This is an ideal qualification for entry into horticultural employment, improving practical skills or further study. It covers a wide range of horticultural topics and up-to-date working practices. This is an appropriate course for someone looking for a career change or to gain a better knowledge
Complete all of the following:
Soil testing
Sowing seeds and vegetative propagation techniques
Practical skills in ground preparation for seeding and planting
Practical skills in establishing seeds and plants in soil
Care and pruning of plants
Identification of a range of common garden plants, weeds, pests, diseases and disorders and beneficial organisms
Soil testing
Sowing seeds and vegetative propagation techniques
Practical skills in ground preparation for seeding and planting
Practical skills in establishing seeds and plants in soil
Care and pruning of plants
Identification of a range of common garden plants, weeds, pests, diseases and disorders and beneficial organisms
You won't need any formal qualifications to enrol, but you must be enthusiastic about plants.
You will need to complete the 2 practical exams including a plant identification test and an on-line theory test. This will involve some research and an element of homework.
Students who have completed this course go onto RHS Level 2 Theory Certificates and RHS Level 3 Practical Certificate.
Some students choose to go into employment as self employed gardeners and work for other organisations in a gardening role. This could include working in garden centres and plant nurseries.
Some students choose to go into employment as self employed gardeners and work for other organisations in a gardening role. This could include working in garden centres and plant nurseries.
Bicton College
Bicton College is based in East Devon, near Exeter, and set in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, just two miles from the Jurassic Coast. The historic Georgian mansion, commercial farm, animal husbandry school, modern veterinary nursing building, world-class engineering and heavy plant machinery workshop, walled garden and arboretum are all set in over 200 hectares of historic parkland.
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| Course type | Adult |
| Tuition Fees: £850.00
If you are aged 19+, the cost of the course will depend on your circumstances. Detailed information can be found in our Financial Support Section. Financial support for ages 19+ |
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Course Code 13693-BIC-25, 13692-BIC-25, 14196-BIC-25
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RHS Certificate In Practical Horticulture
Level 2
Bicton College
Horticulture