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RHS Level 2 Certificate in Horticulture |
| Summary: |
Learn a broad base of horticultural knowledge, relating to both practice and science. This award is nationally recognised and offers proof of practical abilities and knowledge of the scientific areas. The new course is split into 2 Papers, each of which is made up of 4 units - details of this are given in the Key Topics box. This course is replacing the General Exam. The final examination session for the General Certificate is planned for 8 March 2006. |
| Description: |
As you sow, so shall you reap. Never is this more true than when it comes to investing a little time and energy in the professional qualifications which can help your natural talents blossom into a profitable career. Whether you are already working in horticulture, or just want to make a fresh start, with the ICS Royal Horticultural Society General Exam in hand you might just find that everything starts coming up roses from now on.
Like you, we know that time is money. Which is why all ICS courses are carefully designed to enhance your career - not put it on hold. The ICS Royal Horticultural Society General Exam Course has been specifically tailored by gardening professionals so that you can fit your studies into your own schedule, and not the other way around.
Another important advantage is that our courses follow a modular structure specifically designed to dovetail with your own career development. By breaking the material down into logical sections, the tutors have ensured that you will be in a position to apply your new skills as you learn, so that you – and your employer - can start feeling a positive impact on your career from the outset of the course. |
| Key Benefits: |
Some key benefits of this course are:
· Modular approach designed to help you implement skills as you acquire them
· THREE FREE textbooks: Introduction to Biology, The Garden Expert, Garden Chemicals Guide.
· Extensive RHS approved study supplements including: Genetics & Plant Breeding, Classification of Angiosperms, Pests, Diseases & Weeds and Glasshouse Production.
· Flexible access to your tutors who support you every step of the way |
| Topics: |
The course consists of 7 main subject areas, which are sub-divided into 8 Study Units.
Here is a brief overview of the key topics covered in each unit.
ICS Royal Horticultural Society General Exam Course
Unit 1 Soil and Manures Unit 2 Botany Unit 3 Vegetable Growing
· Composition of the soil · Essential food substances · Lime· Soils Under Glass · Cells· The plant and its structure · Transport processes and plant nutrition · Reproduction and classification · Planning and preparation · Propagation· Growing methods· Management of growing crop· Harvest and storage· Family Apiaceae· Family Brassicaceae· Family Solanaceae· Family Alliaceae· Family Asteraceae· Other salad crops· Family Papilionaceae· Family Chenopodiaceae· Family Cucurbitaceae· Family Asparagaceae· Family Asteraceae· Family Polygonaceae· Protected cropping – glasshouses· Glasshouse crops· Frames· Cloches· Polythene tunnels
Unit 4 Fruit Growing A Unit 5 Fruit Growing B Unit 6 Ornamental Gardening
· Site· Soils· General principles· Practical work· Rootstocks· Tree Forms· Pollination· Planting· Pruning· Apples· Pears· Plums· Cherries· Peaches · Strawberries· Raspberries· Blackcurrants and hybrid berries· Blackcurrants· Redcurrants and whitecurrants· Gooseberries· Blueberries· Figs· Grapes· Peaches and nectarines · Garden design· Propagation· Hedges· Groundcover plants· The rock garden· The water garden· Wildflower gardening· The lawn· Pot plants· Chrysanthemums
Unit 7 The Flower Garden Unit 8 Horticulture
· Ornamental trees· Conifers· Shrubs · Roses· Climbers· Annuals and biennials· Herbaceous perennials· Ornamental grasses· Bulbs corms and rhizomes · Developments in horticulture· Growing media· Biological control· The diversity of horticulture· The impact of horticulture on the environment· The ecology of the garden
The ICS Royal Horticultural Society General Exam Course has been designed by gardening experts who have one goal in mind. To set you on the right track to a flourishing career. |
| Requirements: |
There are no educational standards required but candidate must be at least 16 years of age. STRONGLY ADVISE STUDENT TO CONTACT RHS FOR A COPY OF THE SYLLABUS FOR IMPORTANT EXAM INFORMATION AND READING LISTS BEFORE THEY START THEIR STUDIES. |
| Careers in the Field: |
The Royal Horticultural Society exams can be the starting point for two challenging and varied career paths.
Commercial Horticulturalists often specialise in producing crops such as fruits and vegetables to be sold as food, and can work in both indoor (glasshouses) and outdoor environments. They also work in garden centres and nurseries.
Amenity Horticulturalists focus more on developing and maintaining public and private gardens. They are frequently employed by local authorities, private contracting firms, private estates or national parks and gardens.
In both cases, salaries vary depending on the type of employer, but a typical starting salary outside the London area might be £10,000 and can rise up to £20,000+ with the right experience.
The ICS-RHS Programme is the most flexible and cost-effective way of gaining the qualifications you need for a flourishing career. |
| Qualification: |
RHS Certificate |
| Hours of Study: |
120 |
| External Exam Information: |
The new course is split into 2 Papers. The examination for the Papers will be offered bi-annually with the first examinations to be held in February and July 2006. Students can choose to sit either Paper 1 and/or 2 in either February or July, it is completely up to them. Applications should be on the Entry Form, which is obtainable from the RHS. It should be returned with a cheque or postal order to cover Registration and Exam Fees. Certification of this award is gained upon successful completion of both Papers. Details of registration will be available after March 2005.
Details of examination centres are available from RHS. |
| Additional Exam Fees: |
Applications should be on the Entry Form, which is obtainable from the RHS. The fee is £25.00 per Paper (£50.00 in total), comprising a registration fee of £10.00 and an examination fee of £15. |
| Recommended Reading: |
Detailed throughout the course. A reading list is also available from RHS which is highly recommended |
