RHS MHort dissertation investigates links to sound and propagation
Find out what it is like to study for a MHort qualification….
Careers
Vocational route into horticulture with RHS Qualifications
RHS Qualifications are an awarding organisation regulated by OFQUAL, offering RHS qualifications at Level 2 and Level 3 for those looking to career change into the horticultural industry. Learners can study part-time, and learn practical skills and theoretical knowledge at over 85 approved centres throughout the UK, or theory only via distance-learning.
Enrolment generally in September, in line with the academic year.
Great Dixter Student Placements
Including the Great Dixter Nursery Traineeship, Christopher Lloyd Scholarship, Anne Wright Scholarship, Chanticleer USA Christopher Lloyd Scholarship at Great Dixter and other placements.
Contact Great Dixter for closing date. Chanticleer Scholarship closes 30 November.
Have your say on the future of apprenticeships
A major review of apprenticeships for Agriculture, Environment and Animal Care in England has been launched – you are invited to contribute to the consultation.
Have you ever had an idea for a horticultural adventure but lacked the finance to achieve it?
There are a number of bursaries available to horticulturists: here, one scheme with a wide remit is introduced.
RHS Master of Horticulture
The Master of Horticulture (MHort) qualification is designed for those who wish to grow their career in a flexible way. It is an online degree-level award studied over three to five years, providing an affordable and high-quality learning experience, which links candidates to a range of professional networks and provides improved managerial skills.
Applications open on 1 May until 31st July each year for October start.
Biosecurity and Xylella: Training at The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
This free training day, brought to you by the BRIGIT project, will be hosted by the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh on 11th July (10:00 – 16:00).
Biosecurity and Xylella: Training at The Royal Horticultural Society Garden Wisley
This free training day, brought to you by the BRIGIT project, will be hosted by RHS Garden Wisley on 22nd May (10:00 – 16:00).
Biosecurity and Xylella: Training at National Botanic Garden of Wales
This free training day, brought to you by the BRIGIT project, will be hosted by The National Botanic Garden of Wales on 14th May (10:00 – 16:00).
Apprenticeships
By Ros Burnley, PlantNetwork Board Member & Adrow Ltd. It is National Apprenticeship Week (4th-8th March 2019) and a good time to celebrate that the horticulture industry has been working since 2014 to take advantage of apprenticeship reforms in England that put employers in control of apprenticeship content. Horticulture was […]