RHS Level 3 Advanced Certificate in Horticulture

Introduction

A recognised qualification in its own right, the Advanced Certificate also forms the first stage of the RHS Diploma in Horticulture . Although there are no formal entry requirements, candidates are recommended to hold the Level 2 Certificate or equivalent and have sound practical experience. The qualification is modular in structure with three compulsory modules and one optional one. One of the compulsory modules assesses practical skills. The four modules must be completed within a qualifying period of four years.

Compulsory modules

• Module A: Plant Propagation; Growing Media and Plant Nutrition
• Module B: Plant Taxonomy, Morphology and Anatomy; Plant Health; Plant Physiology I
• Module C: Practical Horticulture

Option modules

One module selected from:

• Module D: Outdoor Plant Production; Protected Plant Production
• Module I: Planning layout and Construction of Ornamental Gardens; Restoring Established Ornamental Gardens
• Module J: Establishment and Maintenance of Decorative Ornamental Turf; Plant Selection, Establishment and Maintenance; Hardy Ornamental Nursery Stock

Further information

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• Syllabus (180KB)
• Contact details for centres offering courses leading to RHS qualifications (148KB Adobe Acrobat pdf)
• Organisations offering distance-learning options leading to RHS qualifications (95KB Adobe Acrobat pdf)
• Suggested reading list (44KB Adobe Acrobat pdf)
• Examination dates 2009 (78KB Adobe Acrobat pdf)
• Examination fees for candidates (78KB Adobe Acrobat pdf)
• Past examination papers
• Frequently Asked Questions
• Policies and procedures

Further information can be obtained from:

Qualifications Section
RHS Garden Wisley
Woking
Surrey
GU23 6QB
UK
01483 226500
E-mail: qualifications@rhs.org.uk