CFI
Level 3
QN: 603/1444/8
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Crossfields Institute Level 3 Certificate in Community Orcharding
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by CFI. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 112 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 3
Awarding Body
CFI
Syllabus Units
4 Units
Guided Hours
112 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Crossfields Institute Level 3 Certificate in Community Orcharding
Managing Established Orchards
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Describe the distinctive features of veteran fruit and nut trees.
- Explain the process of identifying apple varieties using pomological and genetic methods.
- Evaluate the care requirements for veteran fruit and nut trees to promote health and longevity.
2
Crossfields Institute Level 3 Certificate in Community Orcharding
Designing Resilient Community Orchards
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Evaluate the key factors that contribute to the resilience of community orchards.
- Design a resilient community orchard plan that integrates ecological, social, and economic considerations.
- Explain the principles and techniques of summer propagation for fruit and nut trees.
- Demonstrate summer propagation techniques on fruit or nut trees.
- Explain the principles and techniques of summer pruning for fruit and nut trees.
- Demonstrate summer pruning techniques on fruit or nut trees.
3
Crossfields Institute Level 3 Certificate in Community Orcharding
Community Orcharding Practice
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Explain the factors influencing successful fruit tree establishment
- Demonstrate techniques for planting and staking fruit trees
- Apply appropriate pruning and training methods for tree health and productivity
- Evaluate different propagation methods for fruit trees
- Implement a maintenance schedule for a community orchard
- Facilitate effective group decision-making processes
- Resolve conflicts within a community orchard group
4
Crossfields Institute Level 3 Certificate in Community Orcharding
Community Orcharding Essentials
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- 1. Understand the key benefits of orchards to humans2. Be able to identify trees using botanical terminology3. Know how to ensure fruit and nut trees are productive4. Understand the benefits to orchard and tree health of building and maintaining biodiversity 5. Understand strategies for moderating the impact of pests and diseases on an orchard
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 603/1444/8
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- CFI
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- May 2017