Shipley College Part-time Prospectus 2018-19

ROYAL HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY COURSES
RHS PRACTICAL HORTICULTURE LEVEL 2 CERTIFICATE
A 100% fee reduction may apply to you if in receipt of benefits and actively seeking employment
This course is perfect for gardeners who are keen to expand their knowledge and gain qualifications to start a
career in horticulture. You will focus on developing essential horticultural skills that not only offer opportunities for
employment, but also provide the foundation for further skills development at Level 3. Units include soil testing,
ground preparation, propagation techniques, establishment, care & pruning of plants and the identification of a
range of common garden plants, weeds, pests, diseases, disorders and beneficial organisms. You will carry out
assessed practicals, plant identification tests and also produce written evidence including risk assessments.
You will attend College one Saturday class per month:
In 2018 the classes run on: 29 September, 13 October, 10 November and 8 December
In 2019 the classes run on: 12 January, 9 February, 9 March, 30 March, 04 May, 18 May, 8 June and 6 July.
Level Code Start Date End Date Start Time End Time Day Fees Duration Venue
Level 2 0/7145/1 29 Sep 18 06 Jul 19 9:30am 4pm Saturday £656 12 Days Shipley College
RHS THEORY (PRINCIPLES OF GARDEN PLANNING, ESTABLISHMENT
& MAINTENANCE) LEVEL 2 CERTIFICATE
No fee reduction available
This course is perfect for the serious gardener keen to expand their knowledge and an ideal qualification to start
a career in horticulture. The full Certificate is made up of two parts spread over a 2 year period. Part 1 starts in
October 2018 and you will study the principles of garden planning, establishment and maintenance. The remaining
part starts in October 2019 and covers plant propagation, plant health, soils, plant structure and classification.
Assessment is through a formal written examination at the end of each section. On completion of both parts
(over two years), you gain the full Level 2 Theory Certificate. We also offer the RHS Practical Horticulture Level 2
Certificate.
Please note: The fee is per year.
Level Code Start Date End Date Start Time End Time Day Fees Duration Venue
Level 2 F/7145/0 03 Oct 18 19 Jun 19 7pm 9pm Wednesday £600 30 Weeks Shipley College
RHS PRACTICAL HORTICULTURE LEVEL 3 CERTIFICATE
Level 3 Entitlement or an Advanced Learner Loan may apply to you
This course is perfect if you have already achieved the Level 2 Certificate but are keen to expand your knowledge
and skills in horticulture. It is strongly recommended that you have completed the RHS Level 2 Certificate in
Practical Horticulture or equivalent before you begin the course. This course offers you advanced practical
horticultural skills that not only provide opportunities for employment, but also provide the foundation for further
skills development. You will carry out assessed practicals, plant identification tests and also produce evidence
including risk assessments. The course includes a number of mandatory units including: collecting and testing soil
samples and specifying adjustments for horticulture, collecting, preparing and propagating from seed, establishing
and maintaining a range of plant types and forms, Identification of a range of common garden plants, weeds, pests,
diseases and disorders and one optional unit.
You will attend College one Thursday class per month:
In 2018 the classes run on: 27 September, 11 October, 08 November and 6 December
In 2019 the classes run on: 10 January, 7 February, 7 March, 28 March, 02 May, 16 May, 6 June and 4 July.
Level Code Start Date End Date Start Time End Time Day Fees Duration Venue
Level 3 0/7145/3F 20 Sep 18 04 Jul 19 9:30am 4pm Thursday £720 12 Days Shipley College
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