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Free RHS Level 2 Plant Growth and Development Course in Pulborough

CostFREE
Duration34 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start17 Sep 2027
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyRHS
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About this course

Free RHS Level 2 Plant Growth and Development Course in Pulborough. Classes run at Brinsbury College, part-time during the day. There are no entry requirements. A keen interest in plants is all you need to get started. Over 34 weeks, you'll study the scientific principles behind how plants grow and develop. The course builds the plant knowledge that horticultural employers look for, and supports those already working in the sector to develop further.

Who this course is for

This qualification allows candidates to develop a level of plant knowledge deemed essential by the horticultural industries. It equips candidates with the knowledge and understanding to progress to employment within the horticultural sector. It assesses the knowledge of the scientific principles underpinning horticultural practices and supports career development for those already working in the profession.

It also provides candidates the opportunity of personal development, including the changing of careers and engagement in their learning and offers an opportunity to develop transferable skills such as problem solving, implementing management plans / programmes, and communication.

Entry requirements

This course is suitable for beginners and there are no pre-requisites for entry to this qualification, just a keen interest in the subject.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore the scientific principles that underpin how plants grow and develop.
  • You'll study plant physiology, including how plants take in water, nutrients, and light.
  • You'll learn how environmental factors such as temperature, soil, and season affect plant growth.
  • You'll understand the biological processes behind flowering, fruiting, and reproduction.
  • You'll develop the plant knowledge used in professional horticultural practice.

How you will learn

Classes are delivered in person at Brinsbury College. You'll learn through tutor-led sessions and study the scientific principles of plant growth in a classroom setting. Assessment is based on the knowledge and understanding you build throughout the course. Brinsbury College will give you full details of how you'll be assessed when you enrol.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Brinsbury College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Nursery worker, growing and caring for plants in a commercial nursery
  • Groundsperson, maintaining parks, sports grounds, or public green spaces
  • Garden centre assistant, advising customers and managing plant stock
  • Horticultural technician, supporting plant production in a professional setting
  • Landscape operative, working on planting schemes and outdoor environments

What you could study next

  • RHS Level 3 Certificate in Horticulture. A natural next step if you want to deepen your plant science knowledge and move into more senior horticultural roles.
  • Level 3 Diploma in Horticulture. Covers a broader range of horticultural skills and is suited to those aiming for supervisory or specialist positions in the sector.
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