Level 2 Certificate in the Principles of Plant Growth and Development

Course overview

If you’re looking to deepen your knowledge of horticulture and explore a
career in the industry, the RHS Level 2 is the ideal choice. Whether you’re
seeking a professional path in horticulture or simply wish to enrich your
personal gardening skills, this flexible, part-time course fits easily around
your schedule.

The RHS Level 2 is awarded to those who successfully complete two core
certificates:

• RHS Certificate in Practical Horticulture


• RHS Certificate in Principles of Plant Growth and Development

This theory-based qualification provides a solid foundation in the science
behind horticulture, focusing on the principles that support professional
horticultural practices and techniques. It’s a great way to gain a deeper
understanding of how plants grow and thrive.

Whether you’re interested in pursuing a career in horticulture or simply
enhancing your gardening expertise, the RHS Level 2 offers the knowledge and
qualifications to take your skills to the next level.

Modules

• Plant Botany and Physiology – Study the basic biology and structure of plants, and understand the processes that enable them to grow.
• Plant Science – Explore the scientific principles that underpin horticultural techniques and practices.
• Plant Health and Nutrition – Learn how plants maintain good health, and the essential nutrients they need to grow strong and vibrant.

Unit 1

• Plant Science 1
• Plant Health
• Plant Nutrition
• Plant Specification

Unit 2

• Plant science 2
• Planting Styles
• Horticulture and Society
• Biodiversity

How will I be assessed?

The course is assessed through written exams throughout the year, allowing you to gradually build your knowledge and confidence.

Whether you’re interested in pursuing a career in horticulture or simply enhancing your gardening expertise, the RHS Level 2 offers the knowledge and qualifications to take your skills to the next level.

Attainment of both the Certificate in Practical Horticulture and the Certificate in the Principles of Plant Growth and Development will result in learners achieving the Level 2 Certificate in the Principles and Practices of Horticulture.

Highly valued by employers, the RHS Level 2 Certificate in the Principles and Practices of Horticulture consists of two individual qualifications; a practical-based and knowledge-based qualification.

In order to get the RHS Level 2 Certificate in the Principles and Practices of Horticulture, learners need to enrol on both qualifications (2 days per week to complete the qualification in one academic year) or over 2 years one day per week.

In order to achieve this qualification, learners must complete and achieve two examinations (one paper for unit 1in February and one paper for unit 2 in June).

Each paper is a 2 hour examination.

Each paper has 3 components:

• A multi-choice questionnaire (20%)
• Short answer questions (50%)
• 2 essays (30%)