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Level 2 RHS Certificate in Practical Horticulture

Course overview

Develop your knowledge and practical skills in Horticulture with this RHS accredited Level 2 course, designed for adults.

Whether you are looking to progress within a horticultural career or explore a new interest in gardening and plant care, this course will help you build confidence, technical ability and sector understanding.

You will learn with a combination of practical sessions and applied learning, helping you develop the skills needed to work in a range of horticultural environments.

As part of your studies, you will also have access to our Spring Lane Campus, including our greenhouse facilities, where you can apply your learning in a realistic working environment.

Course information

As part of this course you will cover a range of topics including:

• Plant identification

• Plant establishment

• Plant propagation

• Plant health

• Plant care

• Plant pruning

• Garden features

• Turf establishment and maintenance

You will develop practical horticultural skills alongside a strong understanding of how plants are grown, maintained and managed in a variety of settings.

Learning takes place with a combination of practical work and applied tasks, helping you build confidence in using tools, equipment and horticultural techniques safely and effectively.

You will also have access to our Spring Lane Campus, including greenhouse facilities, where you can put your skills into practice in a realistic horticultural environment.

As an EKC Canterbury College student, you will also have the opportunity to take part in skills competitions such as KFE4Skills, allowing you to challenge yourself, build confidence and showcase your abilities against others in the sector.