City & Guilds
Level 2
QN: 601/1069/7
Curriculum Active
City & Guilds Level 2 Certificate In Practical Horticulture Skills
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by City & Guilds. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 1158 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 2
Awarding Body
City & Guilds
Syllabus Units
49 Units
Guided Hours
1158 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Apply fertiliser to plants
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand plant requirements for fertiliser
- Be able to prepare concentrated liquid fertilisers for use
- Be able to apply liquid fertilisers to plants
- Be able to apply dry fertilisers to plants
2
Assess soil texture and condition
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- know how to assess soil texture or condition
- be able to assess soil texture and condition
3
Build garden walls and pillars
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the requirements for building brick walls and pillars
- Be able to prepare the site and self for building a brick wall and pillar
- Be able to mark out the site and set up profile boards
- Be able to construct garden brick wall and pillars
- Be able to tidy the site and seek approval for work
4
Care for a planted area
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the effects of maintenance on planted areas
- Be able to identify the maintenance requirements of a planted area
- Be able to carry out required maintenance to a planted area
5
Carry out a site survey in two dimensions
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the reasons for carrying out a site survey
- Be able to select equipment for site surveying
- Be able to survey a site in two dimensions
- Be able to record and sketch survey information
- Be able to assess other relevant site information
6
Construct a paved area in a garden
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the requirements for constructing a paved area in a garden
- Be able to prepare the site
- Be able to prepare to lay and compact to agreed levels
- Be able to mix concrete and mortar to required consistency
- Be able to lay paving slabs to the agreed fall and pattern and point the joints
- Be able to tidy site and return tools to store
7
Construct and maintain boundaries
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- know how to construct or maintain boundaries
- be able to construct or maintain boundaries
8
Cut hedges using a pedestrian-operated, petrol-engined hedge trimmer
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know considerations for hedge maintenance in publicly-accessible areas
- Be able to prepare a hand-held petrol-engined hedge trimmer
- Be able to use a hand-held petrol-engine hedge trimmer
9
Deal with requests and provide advice to customers
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the needs of customers
- Be able to provide customer care
10
Design a contemporary style garden
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the principles of garden design
- Know what a contemporary garden is
- Be able to produce a design for a contemporary garden
11
Design a garden in a historical context
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the principles of garden design
- Know about historical gardens
- Be able to produce a design for a historical garden
12
Design a show garden
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to interpret a garden brief
- Be able to produce documentation required to submit a scale plan for a show garden
- Be able to produce a 3D drawing of a garden design
- Be able to produce documentation required to submit a design for a show garden
13
Draw up a two dimensional site survey
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the requirements of a site survey plan
- Be able to prepare for drawing up a two-dimensional site survey
- Be able to draw up a two-dimensional site survey using an appropriate scale
14
Erect a garden fence
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the requirements for erecting a garden fence
- Be able to prepare the site and self for putting up a fence
- Be able to mark out the proposed fence layout accurately and to the agreed boundary
- Be able to erect the fencing according to the instructions provided
- Be able to tidy the site and seek approval for work
15
Harvest plants
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the requirements for harvesting
- Be able to prepare for harvesting
- Be able to harvest crops
- Be able to grade and pack crops
16
Identify damage caused by plant pests
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about plant pests
- Be able to identify damage caused by plant pests
17
Identify plant diseases and disorders
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about diseases and disorders of plants
- Be able to identify diseases and disorders of plants by common name
18
Identify plants by botanical name
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to identify plants using botanical names
- Be able to identify plants by botanical name
19
Lay out plants for planting
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the importance of positioning and spacing of plants
- Be able to prepare a suitable area for planting
- Be able to select plants for planting
- Be able to place and position plants correctly
20
Laying hard surfaces for external landscaping
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- know how to lay hard surfaces for external landscaping
- be able to lay hard surfaces for external landscaping
21
Laying turf
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to select healthy turf
- Know how to maintain the condition of turf before and after laying
- Be able to prepare ground to receive turf
- Be able to identify the condition of turf
- Be able to lay and establish turf
22
Maintain a garden pond
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the maintenance requirements of a garden pond
- Be able to prepare for routine maintenance of a garden pond
- Be able to carry out annual maintenance of a garden pond
- Be able to clean the site after maintenance activities
23
Maintain a rock garden
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the maintenance requirements for a rock garden
- be able to carry out required maintenance to a rock garden
- Be able to plant rock garden plants
- Be able to tidy the site and dispose of waste appropriately
24
Maintain artificial sports surfaces
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the requirements for maintaining artificial sports surfaces
- Be able to maintain the condition of artificial sports surfaces
25
Maintain indoor crops
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand maintenance requirements of indoor crops
- Be able to maintain the development of indoor crops
26
Maintain indoor plants
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to maintain condition and health of indoor plants
- Be able to maintain indoor plants
- Be able to maintain the health of indoor plants
- Be able to re-pot indoor plants
27
Maintain turf
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the purpose of turf maintenance
- Be able to prepare a pedestrian-controlled machine for turf maintenance
- Be able to use a pedestrian-controlled machine for turf maintenance
28
Mow turf using a pedestrian-controlled mower
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how to mow turf
- Be able to prepare a pedestrian-controlled mower
- Be able to use a pedestrian-controlled mower
29
Plant a container for seasonal display
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the requirements of containers for seasonal displays
- Be able to select containers and plants for seasonal displays
- Be able to plant a container for seasonal display
- Be able to position a container for seasonal display
30
Plant a tree
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the requirements for planting a tree
- Be able to prepare a tree and site for planting
- Be able to plant a tree
- Be able to provide immediate aftercare to a planted tree
31
Plant out container-grown plants
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know requirements of newly-planted container-grown plants
- Be able to prepare container-grown plants for planting
- Be able to plant out container-grown plants
- Be able to provide immediate aftercare to a planted area
32
Plant out plants in rows by hand
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the reasons for planting plants in rows
- Be able to prepare site for planting
- Be able to plant out plants in rows
- Be able to provide aftercare to planted material
33
Prepare ground or area for planting
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the conditions required of a planting site
- Be able to identify conditions present on site for planting
- Be able to prepare an area in readiness for planting
34
Produce a basic garden design
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the requirements of a garden design
- Be able to prepare a garden design
35
Produce a planting plan
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the principles of a planting design
- Be able to produce a planting plan for a section of garden
36
Propagate by budding
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the process of propagating by budding
- Be able to prepare rootstocks
- Be able to prepare scion material
- Be able to bud
37
Propagate by grafting
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the process of propagating by grafting
- Be able to prepare rootstocks
- Be able to prepare scion material
- Be able to graft
38
Propagate plants by leaf cuttings
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the purpose of propagating plants by leaf cuttings
- Be able to prepare leaf lamina and leaf petiole cuttings
- Be able to propagate plants by leaf cuttings
- Be able to provide immediate aftercare to leaf cuttings
39
Propagate plants by stem cuttings
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the purpose of propagating plants by stem cuttings
- Be able to prepare for propagation by stem cuttings
- Be able to propagate plants by soft wood cuttings
- Be able to propagate plants by semi-ripe stem cuttings
- Be able to propagate plants by hardwood (ripe) stem cuttings
40
Propagate plants indoors from seed
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the process of propagation by sowing seeds indoors
- Be able to prepare containers for seed sowing
- Be able to sow seeds indoors by hand
- Be able to carry out post-sowing maintenance tasks
41
Prune and train wall shrubs and climbing plants
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the requirements for pruning wall shrubs and climbing plants
- Be able to prepare for pruning a wall shrub and climbing plant
- Be able to prune a wall shrub and a climbing plant
42
Prune deciduous spring-flowering shrubs
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the requirements for pruning deciduous spring-flowering shrubs
- Be able to prune a deciduous spring-flowering shrub
43
Prune free standing fruit trees in winter
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know why pruning is carried out
- Be able to prepare for winter pruning a free-standing fruit tree
- Be able to winter prune a free-standing fruit tree
44
Prune soft fruit bushes and cane fruits
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the reasons for pruning soft fruit bushes and canes
- Be able to prune and train soft fruit bushes
- Be able to prune and train soft fruit canes
45
Repair damaged turf
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about turf damage
- Be able to prepare damaged turf for repair
- Be able to repair damaged turf
46
Select garden chemicals
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand information present on garden chemical and pesticide packaging
- Be able to select garden chemicals
47
Sow seeds outdoors by hand
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the requirements of seed sown outdoors
- Be able to sow seeds by hand
48
Train and prune fruit trees
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know why pruning is carried out
- Be able to prepare for spur-pruning and training fruit trees
- Be able to spur-prune a fruit tree
- Be able to train a fruit tree
49
Use a pedestrian controlled rotary cultivator
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the purpose of using a pedestrian-controlled rotary cultivator to cultivate soil
- Be able to prepare a pedestrian controlled rotary cultivator to cultivate soil
- Be able to use a pedestrian controlled rotary cultivator to cultivate soil
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 601/1069/7
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- City & Guilds
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Sept 2013