RHS Level 1 Award in Practical Horticulture
This practical qualification focuses on developing essential horticultural skills and provides a foundation for other RHS practical qualifications at Level 2 and Level 3.
Course content
The qualification has a credit value of 11. This equates to 110 learning hours. Learning time is defined as the time taken by learners at the level of the qualification, on average, to complete the learning outcomes of the units to the standard determined by the assessment criteria. Credits for a unit will be awarded to candidates for the successful achievement of all the learning outcomes of a unit.
The qualification consists of 6 units covering the following subject areas:
Core
- Preparing soil for sowing and planting (1 credit)
- Soil testing (1 credit)
- Assist with the propagation of plants from seed (2 credits)
- Assist with the vegetative propagation of plants (3 credits)
- Assist with planting and establishing plants (3 credits)
- Identification of a range of common garden plants, weeds pests and diseases (1 credit)
Entry Requirements
There are no pre-requisites for entry to this qualification.
Assessment
Assessment is by means of a range of practical activities timetabled and assessed within the approved centre. Contact your approved centre for details.
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