Horticulture
Welcome to the NeneGate's Horticulture department.
At NeneGate students are offered an option choice to work towards and gain a level 1 award or level 2 certificate in practical horticulture. This is a Royal Horticulture Society
( RHS ) qualification. Students usually study for 2 years in years 10 & 11 and cover the following units of work.
Level 1 Award
Preparing soil for sowing and planting. 1 credit
Propagation of plants from seed ( assist with). 2 credits
Assist with the vegetative propagation of plants. 3 credits
Assist with planting and establishing of plants. 3 credits
Soil testing. 1 credit
Identification of a range of common garden plants, weeds,pests & diseases. 1 credit
Level 2 Certificate
Soil Testing. 1 credit
Sowing seeds and vegetative propagation techniques. 2 credits
Practical skills in ground preparation for seeding and planting. 2 credits
Practical skills in establishing seeds and plants in soil. 2 credits
Care and pruning of plants. 3 credits
Identification of a range of common garden plants, weeds, pests, diseases and disorders and beneficial organisms. 3 credits
Sustainable garden practice. 2 credits.
At NeneGate students are offered an option choice to work towards and gain a level 1 award or level 2 certificate in practical horticulture. This is a Royal Horticulture Society
( RHS ) qualification. Students usually study for 2 years in years 10 & 11 and cover the following units of work.
Level 1 Award
Preparing soil for sowing and planting. 1 credit
Propagation of plants from seed ( assist with). 2 credits
Assist with the vegetative propagation of plants. 3 credits
Assist with planting and establishing of plants. 3 credits
Soil testing. 1 credit
Identification of a range of common garden plants, weeds,pests & diseases. 1 credit
Level 2 Certificate
Soil Testing. 1 credit
Sowing seeds and vegetative propagation techniques. 2 credits
Practical skills in ground preparation for seeding and planting. 2 credits
Practical skills in establishing seeds and plants in soil. 2 credits
Care and pruning of plants. 3 credits
Identification of a range of common garden plants, weeds, pests, diseases and disorders and beneficial organisms. 3 credits
Sustainable garden practice. 2 credits.