Summary

This qualification is aimed at anyone aged 19 or over wishing to develop their practical skills in Horticulture and who would perhaps like to progress to employment within the Horticulture industry. This is a one year course, where learners attend college for a day a week, over 36 weeks. The Level 2 Diploma in Practical Horticulture Skills qualification covers a very wide range of Units relating to Horticulture (49 units in total).

Candidates must successfully complete all parts of the assessment for each unit chosen.

The list of Units studied could include (but is not limited to):

• Prune and train wall shrubs and climbing plants
• Apply fertiliser to plants
• Identify plants by botanical name
• Design a show garden
• Propagate plants by stem cuttings
• Maintain a garden pond
• Draw up a two dimensional site survey
• Produce a planting plan
• Assess soil texture and condition