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RHS Certificate In The Principles Of Plant Growth, Propagation & Development
LOCATION & START DATE
Bicton College - 9 September 2025
Bicton College - 11 September 2025
Bicton College - 9 September 2025
Bicton College - 11 September 2025
DURATION
33 Weeks
33 Weeks
ATTENDANCE
Part-time
Part-time
Course information
This is a theory based course focusing on plant growth, propagation and development.
The following subjects -
Plant classification, structure and function
Plant nutrition and the root environment
Maintaining plant health
Understanding plant propagation
Plant classification, structure and function
Plant nutrition and the root environment
Maintaining plant health
Understanding plant propagation
A keen interest in general horticulture and enthusiasm to learn the principles in this area.
To achieve this Certificate you will need to pass one exam for each of the named subject areas for this qualification. The exam consists of short answer and long answer questions to test your knowledge. It is possible to pass the course with a commendation, subject to achieving 70% or above in each exam.
The RHS course at Level 3, RHS practical at level 2, or become self-employed gardeners and work for other organisations in a gardening role, plus working in plant nurseries and garden centres.
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: £623.00
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 12675-BIC-25, 12676-BIC-25
Courses listed on this website are indicative of the subject, nature and level of study. The College reserves the right to alter specific qualifications titles, awarding bodies and levels of qualification, which can change in year. Any cost may also vary, based on personal funding eligibility. The Cornwall College Group reserves the right to withdraw any course listed at any time.
RHS Certificate In The Principles Of Plant Growth, Propagation & Development
Level 2
Bicton College
RHS, Horticulture