Level 3 Certificate in The Principles of Plant Growth & Garden Planning and Applied Propagation

The RHS Level 3 Diploma is an excellent qualification for those looking to advance in horticulture, whether you’re entering the industry for the first time, already working in the field, or seeking to expand your knowledge. This comprehensive diploma is ideal for those aiming for a career in professional horticulture, as well as those wishing to deepen their personal interest or progress to further study.

The RHS Level 3 Diploma in Horticulture is awarded when learners have completed the following 3 qualifications- Level 3 Certificate in Practical Horticulture, Level 3 Certificate in the Principles of Plant Growth, Garden Planning and applied Propagation and the Level 3 Award in Horticulture Investigation.

The Level 3 Certificate in the Principles of Plant Growth is aimed at those progressing in horticultural roles or having a specialist personal interest in the supervision and development of gardens and landscapes, for example public gardens, botanical gardens, heritage gardens, private gardens, maintenance and landscaping along with community green spaces. It also provides learners the opportunity of personal development, including the changing of careers and engagement in their learning and offers an opportunity to develop transferable skills such as problem solving, implementing management plans / programmes, and communication as part of their applied learning. This qualification thus meets the needs of the amateur gardeners and professional horticulturists alike.

Whether you’re aiming for a supervisory role, or enhancing your skills, the RHS Level 3 Diploma will provide you with the essential knowledge to take the next step in your horticultural journey.

Who is this course for?

Those wishing to enter horticultural employment for the first time who have already completed a theory-based qualification in horticulture at Level 2

Those already working in horticulture who want to develop their skills and progress into supervisory or management roles

Those looking to pursue further study in horticulture at Level 3

Unit 1:

Horticultural Heritage

• The history of horticultural space
• Key influences on the development of horticultural space
• The importance of horticultural heritage
• The impact of horticultural heritage on gardens management.

Plant Knowledge

• The role of exploration on plant diversity
• Plant information sources
• Applied plant knowledge
• Managing plants within botanic and other gardens.

Plant Selection and Cultivation

• Selecting plants for a purpose
• Plant procurement
• Combining plants
• Planning plant maintenance

Plant Propagation

• Propagation facilities
• Planning propagation
• Advanced propagation techniques
• Development of propagation protocols

Unit 2:

Garden Styles and Specialist Areas

• Garden styles and areas
• Planting styles
• Hard landscaping elements
• Management of trees

Productive Growing

• Growing systems
• Selection of crops and planning cropping
• Optimising yield
• Research and development in productive growing

Gardens Management

• Managing people in a garden
• Managing material resources in a garden
• Planning projects and maintenance activities
• Maintenance standards

Gardens, People and Spaces

• Gardens and visitors
• Gardens and their communities
• Wellbeing
• Feedback and evaluation

Each unit is assessed through written exams in February (unit 1) and June (unit 2) to test your knowledge and application.

Whether you’re aiming for a supervisory role, or enhancing your skills, the RHS Level 3 Diploma will provide you with the essential knowledge to take the next step in your horticultural journey.

It is strongly recommended that you have prior attainment of the RHS Level 2 qualification as the course builds on those skills. There is an expectation of prior horticultural knowledge and experience

Course fees:

 

£1,385.00 (including material fees)