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Gardening Qualifications

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LANTRA Awards

City and Guilds  /  NPTC

Local Horticultural and Agricultural Colleges

Royal Horticultural Society

Institute of Gardening (IOG)

The Royal Horticultural Society

The RHS are a not for profit society providing information and support for anyone interested in horticulture. Their activities include shows, public gardens, community projects, scientific research and advice and education. Visit www.rhs.org.uk for more information.


RHS approved course providers/assessors

Click here  - http://www.rhs.org.uk/RHSWebsite/files/27/273b757c-1ac9-4d58-8a25-2a663849dff8.pdf

Reaseheath College

Reaseheath College is a specialist deliverer of a wide range of Horticulture, floristry, garden design, specialist CAD and digital design in our modern bespoke design studio using up to date vectorworks software.

A wide range of courses for all levels - both part time and full time delivery. The courses we offer are as follows:
RHS level 2, Advance, Diploma and we are a national assessment centre for the RHS.
National Certificate in Horticulture
National Diploma in Horticulure including Landscape construction and amenity management (working with National Trust) and sports performance and facilities management (Working in conjunction with premier league football clubs)
Level 2 and 3 City and Guilds Floristry
NOCN Foundation, Intermediate, Advance Floristry,
University College Diploma Garden Design.
Foundation and Full BSC degree in landscape design and management.
Advanced Certificate and Professional Diploma in Garden design.
City and Guilds Amateur Gardening
NPTC Pesticides, brushcutters, chainsaws, first aid, health and safety, tractor driving, etc.
Computer aided design, Digital design technology
Level 2 / 3 apprenticeships in Amenity horticulture and sports turf.

Bespoke courses – These can be tailored to individual companies requirements depending on numbers.

Reaseheath College
Nantwich
Cheshire
CW56DF

Visit : http://www.reaseheath.ac.uk/

Wright Gardening

Gardening courses in east Yorkshire for novices, experienced gardeners and professionals
Web: www.wrightgardening.co.uk
E-mail: steve@wrightgardening.co.uk

Garden Design Academy

Specialist college offering distance learning and residential courses in gardening, garden design and horticulture
http://www.gardendesignacademy.com

Croydon Adult Learning and Training (CALAT)

Croydon Adult Learning and Training (CALAT) is the sixth largest adult education service in the country with a vast part-time choice of courses. The service is committed to adult learning and training and has over sixty years’ experience of creating a focused environment that supports and helps people achieve their goals.  Whether you are looking for a qualification, or to study for personal well-being and interest, there is something for everyone in a friendly and welcoming environment.  CALAT offers a range of City & Guilds Gardening and RHS Horticulture courses as well as non-accredited short gardening courses.   
Please visit www.calat.ac.uk or call 0870 556 1630 for further information.

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