About
the RHS (level 2) Certificate in Horticulture
Preparing for the RHS (level 2) Certificate in Horticulture
On completing this Diploma course, many of our students choose
to sit the RHS (level 2) Certificate in Horticulture exam. This
gives them an extra qualification for little extra effort, since
the contents of this course are based on the RHS syllabus.
What is the 'RHS (level 2) Certificate in Horticulture'?
Its full title is 'The Royal Horticultural Society (level 2)
Certificate in Horticulture Examination.' That's a bit of a mouthful.
So people call it the 'RHS (level 2) award' for short.
Started in 1893, it's the main qualification for professional
and dedicated horticulturalists who wish to have their horticultural
knowledge formally assessed.
The RHS (level 2) Certificate in Horticulture is also the qualification
for those who wish to embark on a career in horticulture.
The exam is growing ever more popular. The number of people
taking it has doubled in the last five years.
The world's most respected horticultural qualification
The 'RHS (level 2) award' is probably the oldest and most respected
horticultural qualification in the world.
Those who pass the exam join an elite group of proficient horticulturists.
They're the ones who know all that's worth knowing about horticulture.
Passing the RHS exam demonstrates your understanding of the subject.
About the RHS exam
The examination consists of two 1½ hour written papers,
comprising 30 short answer questions in Paper 1 and three traditional
structured questions from Paper 2. The questions are designed
to test candidates' basic understanding of scientific principles
including their relationship and application to horticultural
skills and practices.
Unfortunately, the RHS exam takes place only once a year, in
March. The closing date for entries is three months earlier.
Your tutor will prepare you thoroughly for the exam. We also
provide you with the registration form.
Sitting the exam in the UK
In the UK alone, there are over 150 centres. For a list of exam
locations in the UK, click
here.
If you aren't near a centre, read the next section. Use the
advice below to get a local college to let you sit the exam.
Students in the US, Canada, and other countries outside the
UK.
You can sit the examination anywhere in the world. Here's what
to do.
Ask the RHS to send (or email) you an application form along
with an Exceptional Supervision Form.
This should be completed by you and your examination supervisor,
who should be a local school/college or professional person used
to examination procedures.
The Examination Supervisor should complete part of the form
to say they have agreed to supervise the examination, and we
know where to send the examination materials.
After the examination you or the examination supervisor should
return the completed scripts to the Examinations Office.
So if you live outside the UK, and you'd like to sit the exam,
ask your local college if they will let you sit the RHS (level
2) Certificate in Horticulture. Then ask the RHS for the form,
which you should give to your college. For a form, contact the
RHS at info@rhs.org.uk
If you have any queries about this, please contact us at services@inst.org
Why study for the RHS exam with the Institute of Gardening?
By studying with us, you maximize your chances of success. As
you work through the course, your tutor will systematically identify
and help you overcome any areas of weakness.
Remember that you can take as long as you like to complete the
course. Unlike other organizations, we set no time limit.
Do I have to sit the RHS exam?
No. Many people are content to study without sitting the exam.
We provide the Institute's Diploma to everyone who successfully
completes the course.
You don't have to decide now whether to sit the exam.
And you can change your mind at any time. Many students embark
on the course without being sure whether they'll sit the exam.
More info
RHS website
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