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RHS Certificate In Practical Horticulture

at Cornwall College, St. Austell · college

Ofsted rated their overall effectivenessOutstanding2025see the detail

Level 2Vocational and tradeCertificate34 weeksPart time£850

What the college says

This course is ideal if you want a hands-on RHS qualification and practical skills you can apply immediately at work or at home. You will cover propagation soil preparation planting care and pruning plus plant and pest identification with optional sustainable garden practice depending on your programme.

What you need to get on

You wont need any formal qualifications to enrol, but you must be enthusiastic about plants.

How you are assessed

Learning a trade with tools and equipment, often in a college workshop or salon.

What this level means

The GCSE-equivalent step, and the usual route into Level 3.

Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?

Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.

Where it runs

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