RHS Level 2 Certificate in Principles of Plant Growth Propagation and Development
Official RHS qualification
Are you interested in horticulture? Then this is the course for you!
- Gain the scientific knowledge of plant classifications, structures and functions.
- Study the nutrition plants need and the make up of soil.
- Learn about how to maintain plant health and how to reduce problems with weeds, pests and diseases.
This course is ideal for those wishing to work in professional horticulture, either entering the profession for the first time, or for those who are currently working in horticulture and wish to improve their knowledge.
Course Duration
Up to one year.
Study Hours
Approximately 159 hours.
Course Outcome
You will receive an RHS Level 2 Certificate in the Principles of Plant Growth, Propagation and Development.
Entry Requirements
There are no specific entry requirements for this course.
Assessment
Four exams.
- Plant groups and their relevance to horticulture
- Plant names and growth stages
- Horticultural and botanical terms
- Structure and functions of plant cells and components
- Structure and functions of flower fruits and seeds
- Photosynthesis, respiration, movement of water and their importance
- Soil and its physical and chemical elements
- Organic matter in soil and its importance
- The nutrition plants receive from soil and other media
- Growing media, its importance and uses
- Safety and environmental sustainability practices for plant health
- Problems of weeds and reducing them
- Problems of pests and reducing them
- Problems of diseases and reducing them
- Problems of plant disorders and reducing them
- The role seeds play in plant propagation
- Propagation methods from seeds and spores
- Vegetative reproduction and its role in plant propagation
- Vegetative propagation methods
Assessment
This course is assessed through a series of examinations. In order to achieve an RHS Certification, you will need to sit an examination for each module within the course. These exams will need to be sat at an alternative RHS Examination centre. A list of approved exam centres can be found here.
Examinations are offered twice a year and take place in February and June.
For this course, you will need to sit four exams. There is a fee for each exam, to be paid by you.
Course Duration
The total guided learning hours for this qualification is 99, and the total qualification time is 159.
You will have one year to complete this course. This is more than enough time to complete your studies, so you will be able to study in your own time and at your own pace.
Study Method
This course is designed for distance learning at home or at work. Students will receive a course pack containing all study materials, as well as full tutor support by email.
Course Outcome
On successful completion of this course and exams, you will receive an RHS Level 2 Certificate in the Principles of Plant Growth, Propagation and Development. The qualification is recognised by the Chartered Institute of Horticulture.
RHS stands for the Royal Horticultural Society and is the UK’s leading gardening charity.
You do not need any previous knowledge to enrol onto this course.
- Comprehensive study notes
- Dedicated personal tutor support
- Dedicated student support
- Assignment marking and feedback
- Pen and highlighter*
- Student study planner*
- Student notebook*
- Document wallet*
- FREE XO Student Discounts card
- FREE CV critique service upon successful completion of the course
- FREE employability guide to help you impress future employers
* Only available with the study pack option
Yes, you will need to sit an exam for each module within this course.
Examinations are offered twice a year and take place in February and June.
For this course, you will need to sit four exams. There is a fee for each exam, which you will be responsible for paying. View a list of exam centres here.
Everything you need to study will be provided; however, you will need to pay additional fees to sit your necessary examinations.
Once we receive your work, we will mark it and return it to you. On successful completion of the course and exams you will be awarded your RHS Level 2 Certificate in the Principles of Plant Growth, Propagation and Development.
It's not a problem. We offer a course replacement service, so if you get into trouble and your course pack is lost or damaged, our Student Support Team can provide you with a new set of materials for a one-time additional fee.
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