ABBE
Level 4
QN: 610/6738/6
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ABBE Level 4 Certificate for Surveyor of Japanese Knotweed (CSJK)
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by ABBE. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 30 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 4
Awarding Body
ABBE
Syllabus Units
2 Units
Guided Hours
30 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Identification, Control and Management of Japanese Knotweed
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the ecology, impacts, and features of Japanese knotweed
- Understand the control methods for Japanese knotweed
- Be able to develop
- implement and present a comprehensive Japanese knotweed management plan
2
Surveying Invasive Non-Native Plant Species
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to identify characteristics of some terrestrial invasive non-native plants (INNPs), their pathways of introduction, and their environmental and economic impacts
- Be able to interpret UK legislation relevant to invasive plant management
- Understand the principles of site biosecurity to prevent contamination and spread of invasive species
- Understand how to conduct site inspections, risk assessments, and monitoring for terrestrial invasive non-native plant infestations
- Understand how to evaluate control options for terrestrial invasive non-native plant management
- Understand the safe and effective use of herbicides for terrestrial invasive non-native plant treatment
- Understand the management of waste from terrestrial invasive non-native plant activities
- Be able to produce site reports, treatment records, and communicate findings effectively
- Understand warranties, quotations, insurance, and bonds used in terrestrial invasive non-native plant management
- Be able to recognise invasive plant species of concern in the UK
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 610/6738/6
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- ABBE
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Nov 2025