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For those wanting a route to employment in professional horticulture or further development
The practical-based qualification develops the essential skills needed in horticulture.
The theory-based qualifications help learners by assessing their knowledge of the principles which underpin horticultural practices.
Those who successfully complete all the necessary units for both level 2 theory-based qualifications above will be awarded the RHS Level 2 Certificate in the Principles of Horticulture (total 28 credits, which equates to 280 learning hours).
More about the RHS Level 2 Certificate in the Principles of Horticulture (28 Credits)
Learners who successfully complete all the necessary units for every one of the level 2 qualifications listed above, will be awarded the RHS Level 2 Diploma in the Principles and Practices of Horticulture (total 43 credits, which equates to 430 learning hours). More about the Level 2 Diploma in the Principles and Practices of Horticulture (43 credits)
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RHS Qualifications RHS Garden Wisley Woking Surrey GU23 6QB Tel: 01483 226500 Email: qualifications@rhs.org.uk
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