The City & Guilds award, certificate and diploma has been designed for young people who would like to prepare for a career in outdoor horticultural environments.. This course will be part of a programme where the majority of the study is practical based in a number of different horticultural environments including parks, allotments and sports grounds. The qualification comprises of mandatory units and will be assessed by observation of practical tasks and written answers to related questions. What you will learn: Propagating, growing and caring for plants- trees, shrubs, bedding, fruit and vegetables and turf. Plus parts of the outdoor environment - paving, fencing and benches. Use and maintenance of horticultural machines. For the award:- Deal with requests and provide advice to customers Care for a planted area For the certificate:- The above plus Assess soil texture and condition Prepare ground or area for planting Plant out container grown plants Maintain turf For the diploma:- All of the above, plus Laying hard surfaces for external landscaping Plant a container for seasonal display Prune soft fruit bushes and cane fruits Propagate plants indoors from seeds Produce a basic garden design Identify plants by botanical name
Name: Practical Horticulture - CG Level 2 Diploma Qualification title: Diploma in Practical Horticulture Skills (QCF) Qualification type: Assessment Awarding City & Guilds of London Institute Created 20160301 09:19:21 Updated 20160301 09:19:21
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Tameside College
Further Education
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County:Lancashire
Title: Diploma in Practical Horticulture Skills (QCF) Qualification: Diploma in Practical Horticulture Skills (QCF) Classification: Agriculture, Horticulture and Animal Care