Principles of Horticulture Level 2 Certificate

RHS Certificated course in the Principles of Gardening and horticulture. It covers the theory relating to all aspects of gardening; horticultural science, propagation, pests and diseases, crop production, ornamental gardening and garden planning. The course involves lectures and discussions on the various topics as well as demonstrations of plants and gardening tasks. Five Reasons to Study this Course at Chichester 1. The excellent reputation of the RHS courses 2. Outstanding teaching and learning 3. Interaction with a wide range of relevant courses. 4. The opportunity to meet and work with fellow enthusiasts 5. The chance to develop your skills to a high level What will I Study? see the RHS website www.rhs.org.uk for current details. These are the units for 2014: Plant classification, structure, and function (5 credits) Plant nutrition and the root environment (3 credits) Maintaining plant health (3 credits) Understanding plant propagation (3 credits). Understanding garden features, plant selection and planning (5 credits) Understanding the choice, establishment and maintenance of garden plants and lawns (3 credits) Understanding the production of outdoor vegetables and fruit (3 credits) Understanding protected environments and their use in plant cultivation (3 credits) How will I be Taught? In our well-equipped classrooms and practical areas. Material will also be available online. How will I be Assessed? There are 8 short exams on this course, four in February and four in June. You can build up your units to obtain the RHS Diploma What our students say? "Great teaching - I learned so much about gardening" "This course has given me the basic understanding of horticulture, now I want to put it into practice!"