OCNLR
Level 1
QN: 603/6392/7
Curriculum Active
OCNLR Level 1 Award in Skills for Professions in Horticulture, Environmental and Animal Care
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by OCNLR. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 1170 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 1
Awarding Body
OCNLR
Syllabus Units
45 Units
Guided Hours
1170 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Assist with Feeding and Watering Horses
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to assist with providing feed and water for horses.
- Be able to work safely.
2
Assist with the Movement and Handling of Animals
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to assist with handling animals safely.
- Be able to assist with moving animals.
3
Care of Animals
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to monitor and care for the health and well-being of animals.
- Be able to provide food and water for animals in a clean and safe environment.
- Be able to follow health and safety procedures relating to caring for animals.
4
Constructing a Dry Stone Wall
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about the preparation and construction of a dry stone wall.2.
- Be able to prepare the foundations.3.
- Be able to construct a dry stone wall.4.
- Be able to leave the site clear, tidy, and safe.5.
- Know how to work safely.
5
Cultivating Compost and Soils
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to prepare for composting and cultivation tasks
- Be able to make and use compost in horticulture
- Know how to cultivate different soils
- Know pH levels and the effects on plant life
- Be able to tidy the work area
6
Cultivating Herbs
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the use of herbs.
- Understand the factors in selecting herbs for a particular site.
- Be able to cultivate herbs.
7
Developing Confidence Working with Animals
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to follow health and safety rules.
- Understand the natural behaviour and original habitat of a range of domesticated animals and the implications of this for their care.
- Understand behaviours in both animals and humans.
- Know how to look after animals with reference to feelings and physical needs.
8
Environmental Issues
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know ways that people affect theenvironment.2.
- Understand the actions that peoplecan take to benefit theenvironment.3.
- Know different ways to reducetheir carbon footprint.
9
Establishing and Maintaining Hedgerows
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about establishing and maintaining hedgerows.2.
- Be able to contribute to establishing a new or replacement hedgerow.3.
- Be able to maintain an existing hedgerow
- Be able to leave the site clear, tidy and safe.5.
- Know how to work safely.
10
Establishing and Maintaining Pond and Wetland Areas
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about establishing and maintaining pond and wetland areas.2.
- Be able to contribute to establishing ponds and wetlands.3.
- Be able to maintain and preserve pond and wetland habitat.4.
- Be able to leave the site clear, tidy and safe.5.
- Know how to work safely.
11
Establishing and Maintaining Woodland Areas
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about establishing and maintaining woodland areas.2.
- Know about different types of woodland.3.
- Be able to support the planting of woodland areas.4.
- Know how forest areas are maintained and the techniques used.5.
- Be able to leave the site clear, tidy and safe.6.
- Know how to work safely and as part of a team.
12
Ethical and Political Issues Relating to Land-Based Activities
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to identify an ethical/ political issue relating to horticulture, environmental conservation or animal care.2.
- Be able to research the issue identified.3.
- Be able to present arguments or aspects of the differing views researched.4.
- Be able to explain their own views in relation to the issue.
13
Exploring Careers in the Green Industries
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about the green industries that offer career opportunities.2.
- Understand the range of employment opportunities available in green industries.
14
Farm Animal Health
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the different farm animal species and breeds and relevant terminology.
- Know the signs of good and ill health in farm animals.
- Know different farm animal identification.
- Be able to move farm animals safely.
- Be able to assist in treating farm animals with appropriate veterinary medicine.
- Be able to work safely with farm animals.
15
Feedstuffs for Small Animals
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to receive and store animal feed.
- Be able to prepare feed for animals.
16
Fish and the Aquatic Environment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know common aquatic flora and fauna lifecycles.
- Know the principal characteristics of water.
- Be able to compare different common aquatic environments.
- Know common fish species and their requirements.
17
Fishing and the Environment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about fishing licences and permits.
- Know about health and safety issues when fishing.
- Know about the water cycle and water craft.
18
Floristry Techniques
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about relevant tools and equipment
- Know about relevant plant material
- Know about conditioning techniques
- Know about preservation techniques
- Be able to identify basic design principles
- Know about basic construction techniques
19
Garden Horticulture Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to identify garden/allotment produce
- Know how to control weeds
- Be able to propagate plants
- Be able to grow and care for plants grown from seed
20
Global Warming and Climate Change
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand what is meant by ‘global warming’ and ‘climate change’.2.
- Understand the causes of global warming and climate change.3.
- Understand the impact of global warming and climate change on the environment.4.
- Know about local, national and international action regarding climate change.
- Understand how to reduce personal impact on climate change.
21
Grooming and Washing Horses
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to groom and wash horses.
- Be able to select
- use and maintain relevant equipment.
- Be able to work safely.
22
Health and Safety in an Outdoor Environment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand key elements of health and safety policy relating to working or studying in an outdoor environment.2.
- Understand the role and process of risk assessment.3.
- Be able to maintain a safe outdoor environment.4.
- Understand the procedures for fire prevention and fire related emergencies.5.
- Understand the individual’s own responsibility for health and safety.
23
Introduction to Bushcraft
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand what is meant by ‘bushcraft skills’.1.
- Understand health and safety considerations relevant to bushcraft.
- Know how to carry out activities relating to bushcraft in an outdoor setting.
- Know how to use equipment for a bushcraft activity.4.
- Understand personal responsibility for caring for the outdoors environment.
24
Introduction to Study Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how to develop personal learning skills.
- Understand and use information.
- Be able to plan
- manage, and produce work.
25
Introduction to Sustainability
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the basic concepts of sustainability.2.
- Know the importance of natural resources.3.
- Understand key challenges to sustainability in the world.
26
Investigate an Environmental Issue
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand sources relating to an environmental issue.2.
- Understand the causes of the issue.3.
- Know how the issue impacts on the environment.4.
- Understand ways the issue is being, or could be, addressed.
27
Maintain the Health of Horses
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to identify signs of good and bad health in horses.
- Know how to care for a sick horse.
- Know about horse injuries and ailments.
- Be able to move the horse in hand and turn out.
28
Maintaining Footpaths
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about the preparation, construction and maintenance of a footpath.2.
- Be able to maintain or re-lay a footpath.3.
- Be able to leave the site clear, tidy and safe.4.
- Know how to work safely
29
Organic Horticulture
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about the advantages to the environment of organic horticulture methods.
- Understand how the principles of sustainable horticulture can be used in mainstream horticulture.
- Know about economic principles underpinning organic horticulture.
30
Pest, Disease and Weed Control
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to prepare for tasks related to pest, disease and weed control
- Know the importance of pest, disease and weed control
- Know pest, disease and weed control methods
- Be able to use pest, disease and weed control methods
- Know the Health and Safety procedures relevant to pest, disease and weed control
- Be able to tidy work area
31
Practical Floristry Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about design in floristry, Be able prepare for the construction process of a floral arrangement
- Be able to demonstrate skills and techniques in constructing floral displays
- Be able to produce a floral arrangement
- Be able to review own floral arrangements
32
Preparing soil for sowing and planting
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to select and use the correct tools and equipment for preparing soil
- Be able to clear a site of unwanted debris
- Be able to load, transport and spread bulky organic matter
- Be able to cultivate soil by hand
- Know how to dispose of waste appropriately
33
Preparing, Cleaning And Maintaining Animal Accommodation
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to prepare animal accommodation.
- Be able to clean animal accommodation.
- Be able to maintain animal accommodation.
34
Principles of Preparing and Maintaining Livestock Accommodation
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to prepare livestock accommodation.
- Know how to maintain livestock accommodation.
- Know how to work safely.
35
Principles Of Preparing For And Monitoring Livestock Outdoors
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to prepare outdoor sites for livestock.
- Know how to introduce
- monitor and maintain livestock on outdoor sites.
- Know how to work safely.
36
Project in Sustainability
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to plan a project to promote sustainability in a chosen environment.
- Be able to undertake a sustainability project.
- Be able to present the results of a sustainability project.
- Be able to reflect on the sustainability project.
37
Recycling and Managing Waste
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand what is meant by waste created by human activity.2.
- Understand how recycling waste can have a positive effect on the environment.3.
- Understand how waste is classified
- Understand how waste is disposed.5.
- Understand how waste can be reduced.
38
Sowing and Growing Techniques
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to propagate seeds indoors.
- Be able to propagate seeds outdoors.
- Know how to care for growing seedlings.
- Be able to transplant germinated seeds.
39
Supporting Sustainability in an Office Environment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to support sustainability in an office environment.2.
- Be able to support sustainability in an office environment.
40
Sustainability Issues in Industry
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about sustainability issues in a chosen sector or industry.2.
- Know how sustainability can be improved in a specific sector or industry.
41
The Fish Farm
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to weigh and measure fish and record the findings.
- Know the feed for various growth stages of fish.
- Know the legal and practical requirements for moving fish.
- Know how to recognise healthy fish.
- Understand diseases and predators which are hazardous to the fish.
- Understand potential pollution problems on a fish farm.
42
Understand Access and Safety Issues in the Outdoor Environment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand access issues in outdoor environments.2.
- Be able to plan for disabled access in an outdoor environment.3.
- Understand how safety issues could have an impact on people being able to use an outdoor space.4.
- Understand the responsibilities of those using countryside areas for recreation.
- Know how changes could be made to improve access and safety for people with disabilities.
43
Understanding Ecology and Conservation
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the impact of plant and animal interaction on the environment.
- Understand plant structures and their purpose(s).
- Understand the basic principles of species evolution.
- Understand eco-system development.
- Understand an environmental issue.
- Understand the need for plant and animal conservation.
44
Understanding Plant Pruning
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the reasons for pruning plants.
- Know where and how to cut when pruning.
- Know how to prune different types of plants.
45
Woodland Products and Crafts
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to use and maintain woodworking tools.2.
- Be able to make an object from wood.3.
- Know which woods are best to use for firewood.4.
- Be able to work safely.
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 603/6392/7
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- OCNLR
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Sept 2020