Letter of Recognition for Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals in Horticulture - RHS recognition for Pearson BTEC HNs in Horticulture

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Letter of recognition from the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) confirming that Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals in Horticulture are fit for purpose in preparing Pearson learners for a sector role. The letter explains RHS mission and guiding principles, outlines qualification pathways at Levels 4 and 5, and lists job roles supported across horticulture, garden design, public grounds management, sports turf management, and arboriculture. It also states the qualifications help progression to employment and further training.

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Letter of Recognition

RHS mission and principles

Recognised Pearson BTEC qualifications

Qualification pathways and job roles

Richard Simpson Progression and Recognitions Manager Pearson 80 Strand London WC2R 0RL 12 June 2018 Dear Richard Letter of Recognition for Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals in Horticulture The RHS was founded in 1804, and our core objective is to be the world’s leading gardening charity by inspiring passion and excellence in the science, art and practice of horticulture. In everything we do, we will aim to use our guiding principles, which are to: Inspire, Involve , Inform & Improve. The RHS aims to share practical knowledge and inspire people of all ages and abilities with an interest in plants and gardening. We offer a range of qualifications from the Level 1 Certificate through to the prestigious Master of Horticulture. For gardeners of the future, we run the Campaign for School Gardening to encourage as many children as possible to get growing. There are more than 34,000 schools involved with the campaign. We also administer a number of bursary funds and through these we support plant research, expeditions and conference attendances around the world. The Royal Horticultural Society recognises the below qualifications as being fit for purpose in preparing Pearson’s learners for a role in sector. Pearson BTEC Level 4 Higher National Certificate in Horticulture (QN: 603/2853/8) Pearson BTEC Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Horticulture (QN: 603/2852/6) The qualifications will support learners to progress to employment or within employment in a wide range of job roles across the following sectors; Horticulture, Garden Design, Public Grounds Management, Sports Turf Management & Arboriculture. | Qualification pathway | Job Roles | | --- | --- | | Horticulture | Plant Breeder | | | Crop Production Manager | | | Garden Centre Assistant Manager/Manager | | | Self Employed Contract Gardener | | | Gardener | | | Landscape and Garden Designer | | | Landscape Contractor | | | Tree Surgeon | | | Forester | | | Country Parks and Heritage Manager | | | Horticulture Instructure | | | Plant Research Officer | | | Horticultural Product Sales Representative | | | Horticulture Lecturer | For such roles, we believe that these qualifications provide an appropriate level of knowledge and skills, meeting the needs of the business and the individual, ensuring employees are appropriately skilled for the job and able to deliver to the standard that the sector expects. These qualifications will also support the individual, should they chose to progress in to further training. Yours sincerely Suzanne Moss RHS Head of Education and Learning

FAQs

What does the RHS letter confirm about Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals in Horticulture?

It confirms that the listed qualifications are fit for purpose for preparing Pearson learners for sector roles in horticulture and related areas.

Which Pearson BTEC qualifications are recognised in the letter?

Pearson BTEC Level 4 Higher National Certificate in Horticulture (QN: 603/2853/8) and Pearson BTEC Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Horticulture (QN: 603/2852/6).

What types of job roles do the qualifications support?

They support progression to employment across sectors including horticulture, garden design, public grounds management, sports turf management, and arboriculture, with roles such as plant breeder, crop production manager, landscape designer, tree surgeon, and lecturer.

Oct 20, 2026

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