 | Royal
Horticultural Society
Level 3 Certificate in Horticulture |  |
The RHS Level 3 Certificate in Horticulture is the next step in horticultural
qualification following on from the RHS Level 2 Certificate.
The Level 3 Certificate tests a greater depth of knowledge than the Level 2 Certificate
and is designed to form the first stage of the modular RHS
Diploma in Horticulture. Examined in modules, the Level 3 certificate comprises
both written papers and a practical examination
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WHO
IS ELIGIBLE?
There
is no minimum academic requirement for the RHS Level 3 Certificate examination,
and success in the RHS Level 2 is not a pre-requisite. However, the course is
aimed at those who have attended an RHS Level 2 course or a course of similar
standard. Those who have no previous experience of horticulture are recommended
to take the RHS Level 2 Certificate prior to studying for the Level 3.
THE EXAMINATIONS
To
achieve the Level 3 Certificate you need to pass four modules: three theory modules
and one practical module. The module for the practical course is run as a separate
course, while the theory modules are combined together as another course.
WHERE
ARE THE EXAMINATIONS HELD?
Examinations
for written modules are held throughout the country, while the practical exam
is held in Dublin.
The
examinations for the theory modules are held in July and the practical examination
is in September.
| Q:
| On
completion can I advance to the RHS Diploma in Horticulture? |
| A:
| The
Level 3 Certificate is the first stage of the RHS Diploma, the diploma comprises
of a further four modules which includes a practical module. |
THEORY
COURSE
| Module
A | - Plant
Propagation
- Growing
Media & Soil Nutrition
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Module
B | - PlantTaxonomy,
Morphology & Anatomy
- Plant
Health Plant Physiology
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Module
I | - Planning
Layout and Construction of Ornamental Gardens
- Restoring
Established Ornamental Garden
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PRACTCAL
COURSE - Please
note that the RHS Level 3 Certificate in Horticulture. This module can be taken
as a stand alone course and no previous qualifications or experience is required.
| Module
C | - Tests
students capability in a range of horticultural skills
- Identify
Soil Textures & Measuring pH
- Propagation
Techniques
- Aftercare
of Young Plants
- Planting
& Establishment of a Range of Plants
- Plant
Identification
-
Identification of Pest, Diseases & Weeds
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COURSE
DURATION
The
Level 3 Certificate involves completing two courses, the theory and the practical:
- Theory courses are 180 hours duration and are held two nights each week or one
day a week.
- The practical course is 120 hours duration and is held one day
a week at weekends throughout the year. Five visits to the National Botanic Gardens
are also included (additional approx. 30 hours).
ENROLMENT
FORM FOR COURSE
The
fee covers tuition, National Botanic Garden visits, and comprehensive course notes.
No books are required, but a recommended reading list is included with the notes.
BOOKING
PLACES ON COURSE
A
deposit of €300 is required to be returned with the completed enrolment
form (see above).
The balance of course fees is payable prior to the starting date. Dublin School
of Horticulture will acknowledge the receipt of your payments. These courses may
be paid for by post using our printable Credit
Card Payment Form, or by postal order.
FEES
& REFUNDS
To read the Dublin School of Horticulture Fees & Refunds Policy please Click
Here.
EXAM
APPLICATION FORM (RHS Level 3 Cert.)
To download the RHS Level 3 exam application form for February 2010 Click
Here.
To download the RHS Level 3 External Candidate exam application form for
February 2010 Click Here.
To download the RHS Level 3 exam application form for July 2010 Click
Here.
To download the RHS Level 3 External Candidate exam application form for
July 2010 Click Here.
