This practical course is an introduction to horticulture in the land-based industries where you will get the right skills to go on to the Level 2 in Horticulture or into employment. The course is suitable for school leavers and adults who want to develop personal skills and qualities required for work in the land-based industry, particularly horticulture. You will study the following: * Communicating in a practical environment * Developing practical skills and techniques * Health and safety in a practical environment * Customer service skills * Use of materials in a practical activity * Use tools and equipment for a practical activity All students aged 16 -19 are required to study Functional Skills English and maths qualifications or GCSE mathematics and English if not already awarded a grade A*-C in these subjects. If you have a grade D at GCSE you will study maths and/or English GCSE. Students with a grade lower than D will work towards GCSE through the study of maths and English Functional Skills. Students aged 19+ are strongly encouraged to take relevant maths and English qualifications to support progression into further or higher education, training or employment. All LMC students will receive tutorial support.
Name: HORTICULTURE - LEVEL 1 Qualification title: Diploma in Land-based Studies (QCF) Qualification type: Assessment This course is continuously assessed using a range of methods including internal assignment tasks, a portfolio and one online multiple choice test. N.B. Assessments are based on the requirements of the awarding body and are subject to change. Awarding City and Guilds Land Based Services (Formerly NPTC) Created 20160307 14:29:18 Updated 20160307 14:29:18
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Lancaster & Morecambe College
Further Education
info@lmc.ac.uk
01524 66215
http://www.lmc.ac.uk
Morecambe Road Town: Lancaster County:Lancashire
Title: Diploma in Land-based Studies (QCF) Qualification: Diploma in Land-based Studies (QCF) Classification: Agriculture, Horticulture and Animal Care