Course Overview

The course gives you a thorough understanding of both the practical side of gardening, and the science behind it – deepening your knowledge and broadening your skills.  And because it leads to a nationally recognised exam qualification, it's proof of your commitment and ability – ideal if you're a professional gardener, or interested in becoming one.

Pre-requisites

The great news is that you don't need any previous experience to take this course.

Key Topics

• Botany
• Propagation
• Fruit and Vegatable Production
• Garden Design
• Soils and Growing Media
• Glasshouse Growing
• Ornamental Plants
• Pests and Diseases

Qualification

RHS Level 2 Certificate in Horticulture

Support

As a ODLC student you will have your own personal tutor helping you with your course work and with any questions you may have. Plus you can contact our Student Advisors by email or phone for all the practical advice you may need – so we really are with you 100%.

What's more, you'll have access to the ODLC online Student Community, where you can interact with other students, browse our resource library and manage your account.

Assessment

This course includes a number of assessments that you complete as part of your coursework and then forward to your tutor via email or post.  You'll also be required to sit an exam at an authorised testing centre near you.

Please note that exam and RHS membership fees are addtional to course fees.

What our Students Say 

"I'd always had an interest in gardening and the ODLC course was an ideal way for me to get a proper qualification in it, and improve my knowledge. The coursework was well presented and very useful in a practical way. I even got free textbooks which were a great bonus. I would recommend ODLC to anyone interested in doing an enjoyable leisure course". Fiona McLeod, ODLC Graduate, Glasgow.

Your Future Prospects

Freelance gardener; Landscape gardener.

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