RHS Level 2 Certificate in Practical Horticulture

A range of methods will be used to assess this qualification.
They include formative assessment of skills by tutors at RHS Centres, and a range of summative short answer tests as well as direct observation by RHS Assessors. All assessmentsmust be conducted in accordance with the RHS requirements (see rhs.org.uk/qualifications for more details).
Assessment Outcomes define the way in which learners demonstrate their abilities under test conditions. The AOs use a ‘progressive mastery’ model for each topic area.
This qualification has three broad categories of assessment outcomes, which are:
AO1 – knowledge recall of scientific ideas, processes, techniques, procedures, and making correct use of terms, symbols and units of measurement
AO2 – application of knowledge and understanding of concepts, theories, facts to different situations and contexts through presentation of reasoned explanations and analysis and interpretation of information and ideas
AO3 – application of knowledge and understanding in an integrated and holistic way in order to reach conclusions and make judgements and recommendations.