Studying this course, you will learn the foundational skills for a career in horticulture – the care and use of plants for gardens and parks.
You will learn how to work safely in a horticulture workplace. You will learn to identify plants, how to ensure they grow and thrive outdoors, and the science that explains why a plant will do well or badly. You’ll learn the practical techniques that establish and maintain a garden, park or allotment
Modules include
- health and safety,
- plant identification,
- establishment and maintenance of plants outdoors
- horticultural science.
Find more out about this course via the RHS website
The course includes lectures and classroom-based work mixed with practical sessions, giving students’ relevant practical experience and industry skills. Students’ work is assessed and observed throughout with some paperwork completion required as submission of proof of learning.
There is no online delivery option available for this course.