RHS Level 2 Certificate in the Principles of Plant Growth and Development
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The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) Level 2 Certificate in the Principles of Plant Growth and Development is a theory-based course, providing you with an understanding of the science of plants.
Through classroom-based learning, you will gain insight into how plants function, their nutrition, health, adaptations and various planting styles, as well as the social role of horticulture. This course is ideal if you’re looking to pursue a career in horticulture, or want to learn something new to stretch your gardening knowledge and skills.
When: Thursdays, 10am – 3.15pm. Starts September 2026 (32-weeks, Birmingham term-time only)
Topics covered on the RHS Level 2 Certificate in the Principles of Plant Growth and Development include:
• Plant science I
• Plant health
• Plant nutrition
• Plant specification
• Plant science II
• Planting styles
• Horticulture and society
• Biodiversity
As a theory-based course, the Level 2 Certificate in the Principles of Plant Growth and Development is assessed entirely by a summative, unseen written examination for each unit. There will be no practical examination in this course.
This course is designed for passionate amateur gardeners, those looking to pursue a career in horticulture (such as professional gardening, landscaping, plant production and garden retail), and those in entry-level roles within horticulture.
There are no entry requirements, but applications for this course will be reviewed by Winterbourne House and Garden’s Horticultural education team who may invite you for an in-person conversation to ensure the course you have applied for meets your experience and aligns with what you hope to achieve from studying with us.
After completing the RHS Level 2 Certificate in the Principles of Plant Growth and Development, you may wish to consider completing the Level 2 Certificate in Practical Horticulture, offering the chance to gain hands-on practical horticultural training.
Many learners also go on to complete the RHS Level 3 qualifications at Winterbourne, which provide more in-depth skills and knowledge for those looking to pursue and further their careers in horticulture.
Past RHS Level 2 Certificate holders from Winterbourne have gone on to get entry level jobs in horticulture, undertake further training through apprenticeships and traineeships, volunteer here at Winterbourne or in other local gardens, or simply enjoy applying their newly developed skills and knowledge to their gardens at home.
Apply here: https://www.winterbourne.org.uk/whats-on/rhs-level-2-theory/
Through classroom-based learning, you will gain insight into how plants function, their nutrition, health, adaptations and various planting styles, as well as the social role of horticulture. This course is ideal if you’re looking to pursue a career in horticulture, or want to learn something new to stretch your gardening knowledge and skills.
When: Thursdays, 10am – 3.15pm. Starts September 2026 (32-weeks, Birmingham term-time only)
Topics covered on the RHS Level 2 Certificate in the Principles of Plant Growth and Development include:
• Plant science I
• Plant health
• Plant nutrition
• Plant specification
• Plant science II
• Planting styles
• Horticulture and society
• Biodiversity
As a theory-based course, the Level 2 Certificate in the Principles of Plant Growth and Development is assessed entirely by a summative, unseen written examination for each unit. There will be no practical examination in this course.
This course is designed for passionate amateur gardeners, those looking to pursue a career in horticulture (such as professional gardening, landscaping, plant production and garden retail), and those in entry-level roles within horticulture.
There are no entry requirements, but applications for this course will be reviewed by Winterbourne House and Garden’s Horticultural education team who may invite you for an in-person conversation to ensure the course you have applied for meets your experience and aligns with what you hope to achieve from studying with us.
After completing the RHS Level 2 Certificate in the Principles of Plant Growth and Development, you may wish to consider completing the Level 2 Certificate in Practical Horticulture, offering the chance to gain hands-on practical horticultural training.
Many learners also go on to complete the RHS Level 3 qualifications at Winterbourne, which provide more in-depth skills and knowledge for those looking to pursue and further their careers in horticulture.
Past RHS Level 2 Certificate holders from Winterbourne have gone on to get entry level jobs in horticulture, undertake further training through apprenticeships and traineeships, volunteer here at Winterbourne or in other local gardens, or simply enjoy applying their newly developed skills and knowledge to their gardens at home.
Apply here: https://www.winterbourne.org.uk/whats-on/rhs-level-2-theory/
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Winterbourne House and Garden, University of Birmingham, 58 Edgbaston Park Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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