Past papers for Level 3

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RHS Level 3 Certificate in Horticulture  – Theory

Unit 1 – Level 3 Plant growth, garden planning and applied propagation - (post Sept 2022)

October 2024
June 2024
February 2024

Unit 2 – Level 3 Plant growth, garden planning and applied propagation - (post Sept 2022)

October 2024
June 2024
RHS Level 3 - Pre September 2022

R3101 Plant taxonomy, structure, and function

R3102 The root environment, plant nutrition and growing systems

R3103 The management of plant health

R3104 Understanding applied plant propagation

R3111 Understanding garden survey techniques and design principles

R3112 Understanding the selection and use of landscaping elements in the garden

R3113 Understanding the setting out and construction of landscaping elements in the garden

R3114 Understanding a range of specialist elements in the establishment of garden and urban plantings

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