Qualifications improve your chances; they do not gate the job. Level 2 is the most recognised.
Level 2 most recognisedOpen entry
Your route in
Employers typically expect around L2
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Qualifications employers recognise (Level 2)
Any of these strengthens your application.
- Level 2 Certificate in Practical Horticulture Skills L223 courses
- Safe Use of Mowers Certificate (Level 2) L215 courses
- Level 2 Award in Work-based Horticulture L210 courses
- Level 2 Diploma in Horticulture L25 courses
- RHS Level 2 Diploma in the Principles and Practices of Horticulture L21 course
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Add-on certificates
Complements to the main route. Where no level is shown, the awarding body does not specify one.
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Where this can take you
Courses for this career
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Level 2
- Level 2 Certificate in Practical Horticulture Skills L223 courses
- Safe Use of Mowers Certificate (Level 2) L215 courses
- Level 2 Award in Work-based Horticulture L210 courses
- Level 2 Diploma in Horticulture L25 courses
- RHS Level 2 Diploma in the Principles and Practices of Horticulture L21 course
Level 3
- Level 3 Diploma in Work-based Horticulture L33 courses