RHS (Royal Horticultural Society) Adv Cert In Horticulture VHT00

The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) is known and respected worldwide. Their qualifications are considered the most internationally credible qualifications in horticulture. This course offered by Warnborough will prepare you to sit the RHS Advanced Certificate in Horticulture examinations, including the practical examination which must be undertaken in the UK.

This course will prepare you gain a qualification from one of the worlds most prestigious, widely recognised horticultural bodies, the Royal Horticultural Society in the U.K. The RHS Advanced Certificate is an excellent standalone qualification, or a sound starting point for advanced study in horticulture.

Course Structure

This course consists of 4 RHS modules: Modules A, B, C, plus either D, I or J.

In order to prepare for examinations conducted by the RHS you will need to study seven or 8 standard Warnborough modules (depending upon which of the options you choose to undertake).

We strongly recommend that you do not decide on your optional studies until first completing A, B and C

RHS Module

ADL courses to be taken

A

Ht052 (100 hours)

Ht 023 (100 hours)

B

Sc005 (100 hours)

Ht013 (100 hours)

C

1 (100 hours)**

(PLUS either D, I or J)

D

Ht301 (100 hours)

Ht309 (100 hours)

I

Planning Layout and Construction of Ornamental Gardens (100 hours)

Restoring Established Ornamental Gardens (100 hours)

J

Turf Care (100 hours)

Plant Selection and Establishment (100 hours)

Wholesale Nursery Management (100 hours)

RHS Exams and Qualifications

To be awarded the RHS qualification (ie. RHS Advanced Certificate), you must sit and pass:

• Three, 2 hour theory exams (in modules A and B and also in your elected option).
• A 3 hour practical exam (covering module C)

RHS exams are conducted twice yearly (spring and autumn).

You must apply to the RHS to sit these in advance of the exam.

Theory exams can be sat anywhere in the world (discuss with the school if need be).

Practical exams can only be undertaken in the UK at the present time.

ADL Credits

You also have the option of sitting exams in each (or any) of the seven or 8 ADL modules. To sit and pass such an exam will provide an ADL credit which can be used to contribute toward an ADL awarded certificate or diploma.

ADL exams can be arranged anywhere in the world, any week of the year.

There are no ADL exam fees.

Practical Examination

The RHS advises that candidates should be aware that this course requires a broad practical experience in horticulture and that the progression from RHS Certificate 2 to Advanced Certificate is a considerable stepù.

Any practical experience you can obtain with a credible and qualified horticulturist will add strength to your ability in attempting the practical examination.

More Details

Details regarding RHS Exams and requirements, including sample exams can be found on the RHS web site at