RHS Certificate In The Principles Of Plant Growth, Propagation & Development
Bicton College - 12 September 2023
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33 Weeks
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Part-time
RHS Certificate In The Principles Of Plant Growth, Propagation & Development
This is a theory based course focusing on plant growth, propagation and development.
This course is available at Bicton College and Rosemoor, North Devon.
What you will learn
The following subjects -
Plant classification, structure and function
Plant nutrition and the root environment
Maintaining plant health
Understanding plant propagation
Entry requirements
A keen interest in general horticulture and enthusiasm to learn the principles in this area.
Assessment
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.
Progression
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.
Plant classification, structure and function
Plant nutrition and the root environment
Maintaining plant health
Understanding plant propagation
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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Dates & Locations
- Location - Bicton College
- Start Date - 12 September 2023
- Day/Time - Tuesday, 09:15 - 12:30
- Fees - Tuition Fees: £623.00
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For 12 September 2023 start date
Course Code 12675-BIC-23
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