AIM
Level 2
QN: 610/2669/4
Curriculum Active
AIM Qualifications Level 2 Diploma in Garden Design
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by AIM . Classified as a Occupational Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 222 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 2
Awarding Body
AIM
Syllabus Units
6 Units
Guided Hours
222 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Garden Design and the Role of the Designer
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about the concept of garden design
- Know about key movements in garden design
- Know about the stages of a garden design project
- Be able to access and present information from different sources
2
Garden Design Principles
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the theory and terminology of design principles within a design context
- Understand the psychology of garden layout styles and compositions
- Understand the application of design principles to influence spatial design
3
Hard Landscaping, Furniture, Lighting and Accessories
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the suitability of a broad range of hard landscaping surfaces, structures, water features, furniture, lighting and accessories
- Be able to effectively combine hard landscaping, furniture, lighting and accessories in a garden design scheme
- Be able to visually communicate design intentions for hard landscaping, furniture, lighting and accessories to industry standards
- Be able to select and source products, materials and accessories to meet a client brief
4
Introduction to Site Surveys and Drawing Plans
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about a variety of surveying tools and techniques
- Know how to gather information for a site appraisal
- Be able to draw a scaled site survey
5
Planting Design
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about the environmental requirements of plants
- Be able to select and source plants to meet a design brief
- Be able to explain the function of plants within a garden design
- Be able to use industry standard presentation techniques and terminology
6
Space Planning and Garden Design Development
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to apply drawing and space planning techniques in response to a client brief
- Know about traffic flow in spatial planning
- Be able to draw a garden design scale plan
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 610/2669/4
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- AIM
- Qualification Type
- Occupational Qualification
- Operational Start
- Aug 2023