Countryside Environment and Horticulture Level 2

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You will learn about a wide range of countryside, environment and horticulture related subjects. These include; - Estate maintenance such as road repairs, fencing and drainage. - Plant science - Forestry skills - Coastal management - Tree climbing and pruning - Maintaining plants outdoors (e.g. soilpreparation, planting a range of plants and trees and pruning techniques) - Land-based business/retail skill - Propagation techniques (e.g. producing plants from seed, cuttings and division)

Course information

Name: Countryside Environment and Horticulture Level 2 Qualification title: Extended Certificate in Horticulture (QCF) Qualification type: Assessment Your knowledge will be assessed by the use of written reports and essays, discussions, video and voice recordings and by the production of posters and leaflets. Your tutor will also observe your practical skills during the sessions. Thorough feedback is provided to develop your skills and knowledge to industry standards. Awarding Pearson Education Ltd (Formerly EDEXCEL) Created 20160915 13:02:29 Updated 20160915 13:02:29

Entry requirements

You will be required to buy protective clothing such as safety boots, work clothes and water proof outdoor clothing. Stationary such as pens, pencils, a writing pad and folder will also be essential. A full equipment list will be provided prior to the course induction. Visits to local attractions andorganisations will be arranged throughout your course and some additional entry fees may be required. Equipment required You will be required to buy protective clothing such as safety boots, work clothes and water proof outdoor clothing. Stationary such as pens, pencils, a writing pad and folder will also be essential. A full equipment list will be provided prior to the course induction. Visits to local attractions andorganisations will be arranged throughout your course and some additional entry fees may be required.

Provider

Peterborough Regional College
Further Education
information@peterborough.ac.uk
0845 8728722
http://www.peterborough.ac.uk

Address

Park Crescent Town: Peterborough County:Cambridgeshire