COURSE STRUCTURE: THIS COURSE IS NOW FULLY BOOKED!
Starts Tuesday 30th September 2025
9.30am to 3pm
COST:
£1,325
Coolings is an approved centre for the delivery of RHS qualifications.
This practical course is recognised in the horticultural industry and focuses on developing essential horticultural skills, many employers see this as a pathway to employment.
The course has appeal for those working in horticulture looking to up skill, as well as a future career changer and interest to the hobby gardener.
There is no need to have taken any previous RHS or Coolings courses to attend.
Most fees and assessment costs are covered in the price of this course.
Included in the course are 8 units covering subjects:
- Plant Identification
- Plant Establishment
- Plant Propagation
- Plant Health
- Plant Care
- Plant Pruning
- Garden Features
- Grassed Areas
- Health & Safety
- Sustainability
- Best Practice
- Equality & Diversity
Please be aware that with frequent assessments there is a need for regular attendance on the course. Learning will take place at both Coolings sites in Knockholt:
The Course Tutor: Caroline Halfpenny
Caroline has been teaching and lecturing in Horticulture, on a variety of courses from level 2 up to degree level for nearly 23 years, focusing on the RHS courses for the last 10 years.
To apply for this course please complete the Booking Enquiry form by clicking the ‘Booking Form’ button on the top right hand-side of this page.
Should you have any further queries relating to this course, please complete the Booking Enquiry form or telephone Lesley Webster at Coolings on 01959 532269 or email lesleywebster@coolings.co.uk
If you are interested in any of our courses that are currently full please contact us to join the waiting list. If there is sufficient interest then we will always consider running another course.
Please note, courses will only be cancelled if not viable to run.
Learning will take place at both Coolings sites in Knockholt:
We provide a fantastic learning atmosphere in our purpose-built education centre, just a stone’s throw from our production nursery, display gardens and garden centre that holds the biggest selection of plants in the South East.
Other benefits include:
- 15% discount for students at all Coolings Garden Centres for the duration of your course (exclusions apply).
- Celebratory evening for students and tutors upon completion of your course where drinks, canapes and a light buffet will be provided.
- Free on-site parking.
- Tea and coffee provided.
