Do you want to learn something new and gain a recognised qualification in horticulture? Considering a career change, wanting to upskill or simply have an interest in plants and wanting to learn more?
The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) qualifications are designed for adult learners looking to enter the industry. These part time courses allow you to study around other commitments.
The newly revised RHS Level 2 qualifications are suitable for those wishing to pursue an exciting and varied career in horticulture. It is also relevant to those already working in the horticulture industry who wish to gain the formal recognition of a professional qualification.
The horticulture sector offers a wide variety of roles ranging from production, amenity and landscaping to botany, plant pathology, plant research and everything in between. Horticulturalists are in demand as we strive to close the green skills gap across the country.
Build skills that today’s horticultural industry truly needs.
Turn your love of plants into recognised RHS qualifications.
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“I am passionate about helping students learn, grow, and gain the valuable skills our horticultural industry urgently needs. Employers are looking for knowledgeable, confident horticulturists, and it’s a privilege to help develop the next generation of professionals. Our commitment to high teaching standards, hands‑on learning, and strong student support has made us a centre of choice.”
Nicola Davies MCI Hort
Horticulture Lecturer
Across both courses, you will learn about plant identification from the extensive and ever-increasing range of plant species onsite.
On the RHS practical course you will carry out practical work involving plant establishment and health, propagation principles, the art of pruning, grassed areas and garden features. Assessments consist of two practical competency tests and one online test.
The RHS theory course will give you the underpinning knowledge on a wide range of topics including plant science, plant health and nutrition, planting styles, biodiversity and horticulture within society. Assessments for this course include two written exams here at South Staffs College in February and June.
You can work for elite employers such as The National Trust or English Heritage or you can run your own gardening and landscaping business, the sky is the limit!
Progression routes in the future here at South Staffs will include Level 3 RHS qualifications.
At South Staffordshire College our students come first, and everything we do is aimed at helping you to realise your full potential. We are about careers not courses and our expert staff will make sure you have the skills and knowledge needed to give you that competitive edge for when you start your career within your chosen industry.
As a school leaver, you will be treated as an adult, within a friendly and supportive environment. You’ll enjoy more freedom and independence, and you’ll make many new friends, all with the same passion and journey ahead as you. As an adult, we understand you may feel uneasy about returning to education, but there is no need to be. We have smaller class sizes and supportive tutors to make you feel very welcome.
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