Level 3 Certificate in Practical Horticulture

The RHS Level 3 Certificate in Practical Horticulture is ​ideal for those who want to build on knowledge and skills to progress in horticultural roles or specialise in particular garden areas and landscapes. Ideally suited to those seeking supervisory or management roles, this qualification will provide all elements to demonstrate competence, confidence and leadership.

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.

Who is this course for?

• Open to applicants who hold either a relevant Level 2 horticultural qualification or can demonstrate comparable relevant experience before pursuing Level 3
• 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

This course is ideal for anyone looking to enhance their practical horticultural skills, particularly those aiming for career progression in horticulture. Whether you're already working in the field or want to improve your hands-on knowledge, this qualification offers the expertise to help you move into higher-level roles.

What You’ll Learn:

• In depth plant identification
• Specialised propagation techniques
• Creating newly planted areas
• Maintaining planted areas
• Plant health
• Productive growing
• Protected environments growing
• Ecological and sustainable plantings
• Landscaping materials

Please Note: Due to the continual assessment throughout the course, a minimum of 95% attendance is required to successfully complete the qualification.

Course Cost

£1,385.00 (including material fees). 

How will I be assessed?

Practical Horticulture

In order to achieve this qualification, learners must complete and attain (pass, merit, distinction):

• Online Competence Assessment Test (multi-choice questionnaire)
• Plant identification test
• Practical Competence Assessment Test, made up of 3 tasks, assessed by an RHS examiner under exams conditions

Whether you’re aiming for a supervisory role, or enhancing your skills, the RHS Level 3  Certificate in Practical Horticulture 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 (practical and theory) as the course builds on those skills. There is an expectation of prior horticultural knowledge and experience.

You will require steel toe capped boots or protective footwear. You may wish to bring your own secateurs. 

This course requires 90% minimum attendance so learners can be ready for their end of year assessment

As part of this course, learners will need to allocate one day per week for homework