NOCN
Level 1
QN: 600/5891/2
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NOCN Level 1 Certificate in Horticulture
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by NOCN. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 216 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 1
Awarding Body
NOCN
Syllabus Units
11 Units
Guided Hours
216 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Communication in the Workplace
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the lines of communication within own organisation.
- Understand the need to communicate effectively with others in the workplace.
- Know how to communicate with others about tasks in the workplace.
- Know how conflict is dealt with in own organisation.
2
Customer Service Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the principles of customer service.
- Understand the benefits to an organisation of good customer service.
- Understand the possible consequences of poor customer service.
- Understand the value of first impressions.
- Understand positive verbal and non-verbal interaction with customers.
- Understand the importance of respect for the individual in relation to good customer service.
3
Health and Safety in a Practical Environment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be aware of relevant health and safety requirements, procedures and equipment.
- Recognise and manage risk by following safe working practices.
4
Organic Soil Management
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the difference between organic and conventional soil management.
- Know potential environmental benefits of organic soil management.
- Understand organic soil management techniques.
5
Pest Control
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to prepare for pest control tasks.
- Understand why pest control is necessary.
- Be able to recognise common pests.
- Know methods of pest control.
- Be able to carry out pest control.
- Know and comply with health and safety procedures relevant to pest control.
- Be able to maintain a tidy work area.
6
Plant Propagation
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to sow seed indoors in containers.
- Be able to prick out seedlings singly.
- Be able to propagate by stem cuttings.
- Be able to pot up rooted cuttings, plugs or large seedlings.
- Be able to irrigate planted containers.
- Be able to maintain a clean and tidy work area.
7
Plant Pruning
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the reasons for pruning plants.
- Be able to prune for maintenance and shaping.
8
Plant Selection
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the characteristics and uses of plants.
- Be able to select plants for specific uses and locations.
- Understand the establishment and maintenance needs of plants.
9
Understanding Soils and Growing Media
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the effects of sowing and growing media on plant growth.
- Understand types of growing media and how to prepare them.
- Understand soil cultivation techniques.
10
Using and Maintaining Horticultural Hand Tools
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to follow Health and Safety rules when maintaining and repairing horticultural hand tools.
- Be able to carry out regular maintenance of a range of horticultural hand tools.
- Be able to carry out basic repairs to horticultural hand tools.
- Be able to use a range of horticultural hand tools.
- Be able to store horticultural hand tools and equipment safely.
11
Weed Control
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to prepare for weed control tasks.
- Understand why weed control is necessary.
- Be able to recognise common weeds.
- Know methods of weed control.
- Be able to carry out weed control.
- Know and comply with health and safety procedures relevant to weed control.
- Be able to maintain a tidy work area.
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 600/5891/2
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- NOCN
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Jul 2012