CFI
Level 2
QN: 603/7112/2
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Crossfields Institute Level 2 Award in Forest Gardening
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by CFI. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 14 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 2
Awarding Body
CFI
Syllabus Units
4 Units
Guided Hours
14 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Characteristics and crops of the Forest Garden
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the characteristics of a Forest Garden
- Understand the benefits of Forest Gardens
- Know a range of fruit, nut and seed crops for growing in a Forest Garden.4.
- Know how to select the most appropriate species of trees or shrubs with edible leaves and other yields.5.
- Know how to select the most appropriate species and variety of low shrub, herbaceous perennial and ground cover plants.
2
Designing a Forest Garden
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the factors involved in designing a Forest Garden.2.
- Understand the importance of creating shelter.3.
- Understand the use of other features in a Forest Garden
- Know how to design a Forest Garden that suits the site and meets the needs of the users.5.
- Know how to create a small Forest Garden in an urban site.
3
Planting, Aftercare and Propagation
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to prepare and plant a Forest Garden.2.
- Understand the maintenance needs of a Forest Garden.3.
- Know how to grow edible fungi.4.
- Know how to propagate plants.
4
Soil and Fertility
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand why nitrogen is important in a Forest Garden and how to provide it.2.
- Understand the effect soil has on plant growth.
- Understand the role of mycorrhizal fungi in a Forest Garden.4.
- Understand the role of the four main nutrients in fertility.
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 603/7112/2
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- CFI
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Feb 2021