OCNLR
Level 2
QN: 603/3865/9
Curriculum Active
OCNLR Level 2 Certificate 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: 1726 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 2
Awarding Body
OCNLR
Syllabus Units
77 Units
Guided Hours
1726 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Access and Security Issues in the Outdoor Environment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand access and security issues in outdoor environments.2.
- Be able to plan for disabled access, safety and security in an outdoor environment.3.
- Understand the need for visitor information to be accessible to all visitors.
2
Animal Health and Welfare
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to monitor and care for the health and wellbeing of animals.2.
- Be able to recognise and report signs of ill health and abnormal behaviour in animals.3.
- Be able to assist in treating farm animals with appropriate veterinary medicine.4.
- Be able to provide food and water for animals in a clean and safe environment.5.
- Be able to follow health and safety procedures relating to caring for animals.
3
Applying for a Job
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to apply for jobs.
- Be able to prepare a job application.
4
Care and pruning of plants
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to re-pot and pot on
- Be able to provide aftercare to aid the establishment of plants that have been re-potted and those growing in the open ground
- Know how to apply the principles of pruning
- Be able to prune a range of plants to achieve specified outcomes
5
Career Options in Horticulture, Environmental and Animal Care
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about different career options within the horticulture, environmental and animal care related industries.2.
- Know their own preferences and options in relation to pursuing a particular career in horticulture, environmental or animal care related industries.
6
Career Planning
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to investigate career options.
- Be able to assess career options.
- Be able to plan to achieve a career-related goal.
- Know about career progression.
7
Cleaning and Maintaining Animal Accommodation
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about animal accommodation.2.
- Know about cleaning and maintaining animal accommodation.3.
- Be able to prepare and clean animal accommodation and bedding.4.
- Be able to maintain animal accommodation.
8
Collaborative Working Using Digital Technology
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to prepare and set up collaborative technologies for use.2.
- Be able to use collaborative technology safely and securely.3.
- Be able to initiate
- contribute to, and value contributions from others, in tasks using collaborative technologies.
9
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
10
Constructing and Maintaining a Footpath
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the planning, preparation, construction and maintenance of a new footpath.2.
- Be able to lay a footpath.3.
- Be able to maintain footpaths.4.
- Know how to work safely.
11
Contribute to supporting group care activities
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the place of group care activities in the care and support of individuals
- Be able to contribute to the development of a supportive group culture
- Be able to contribute to the implementation of group care activities
- Be able to contribute to the evaluation of group care activities
12
Creating and Publishing Websites
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to use structures and styles when creating websites
- Be able to use website software tools to prepare content for websites
- Be able to publish websites
13
Cultivating Compost and Soils
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to prepare for composting and cultivation tasks.2.
- Understand the principles of the composting process
- Be able to make and use compost in horticulture.4.
- Understand methods of improving soil condition and quality.5.
- Know how to cultivate different soils.6.
- Know how to test pH levels and the effects on plant life.
- Be able to tidy the work area.
14
Digital Content Creation – Audio and Video
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to design a digital publication that incorporates audio and video content (such as an electronic document, web page, blog, social media page, and online survey).
- Be able to input audio and video material elements within a rich media publication design.3.
- Be able to format and produce a rich media digital publication.
15
Digital Content Creation – Text and Image
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to design a digital publication that includes text and images.2.
- Be able to input text and combine with other digital media within a publication design.3.
- Be able to edit, format and produce a digital publication.
16
Effective Communication in the Workplace
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the importance of effective communication in the workplace
- Know how different types of communication are appropriate for different situations
- Use appropriate forms of written communication
- Use appropriate forms of oral communication
17
Effectiveness at Work
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about effective behaviour at work.
- Be able to demonstrate effective working practices.
- Be able to evaluate own practice.
18
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.
19
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
20
Establishing and Maintaining Pond and Wetland Areas
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to maintain existing pond and wetland areas.2.
- Be able to establish ponds and wetlands
- Be able to preserve pond and wetland area and habitat.4.
- Know how to work safely.
21
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 key arguments or aspects of the differing views researched.4.
- Be able to explain their own views in relation to the issue.
22
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.
23
Floristry Techniques
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about the relevant tools and equipment
- Know about relevant plant material
- Understand conditioning techniques
- Understand preservation techniques
- Understand basic design principles
- Understand basic construction techniques
24
Garden Horticulture Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to identify garden/allotment produce
- Know how to control weeds
- Be able to grow and care for plants grown from seed
- Be able to use basic methods to improve plant yield
25
Generating and Assessing a Business Idea
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to generate a viable business idea.
- Be able to assess the potential of a business idea.
- Know how to take a business idea forward.
26
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.
27
Growing Plants for Food
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the principles and practices of crop rotation.2.
- Understand the factors involved in siting a vegetable production area.3.
- Know how to grow a range of vegetable seeds.4.
- Understand the use of protected cropping.
- Know how to raise healthy plants.6.
- Know about types of perennial food crops.
28
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 working environment.4.
- Understand the procedures for fire prevention and fire related emergencies.5.
- Understand the individual’s own responsibility for health and safety.
29
Improving Own Learning And Performance
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand different ways of learning, and relate to own preferences.
- Be able to use his/her own strengths, aptitudes and skills to determine realistic learning targets.
- Be able to make decisions about how to achieve learning targets.
- Be able to review own performance.
30
Improving Personal Productivity
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to plan the use of digital software to improve productivity.2.
- Be able to use digital systems and software efficiently to complete planned tasks.3.
- Be able to review the selection and use of digital tools to make improvements in productivity.
31
Interview Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to present self for an interview.
- Be able to take part in an interview.
- Know how to review own performance in an interview.
32
Introduction to Bushcraft
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand what is meant by ‘bushcraft skills’.2.
- Understand health and safety considerations relevant to bushcraft.3.
- Understand the principles and techniques for lighting fires outdoors.4.
- Understand how to select appropriate material and construct a simple shelter in the outdoors.5.
- Know how to find water in an outdoor environment.
33
Introduction to Environmental Conservation
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the need for plant and animal conservation.2.
- Know a variety of common trees and plants and understand their importance to wildlife.
- Understand the effects of human activity on plants and animals.4.
- Understand the role of community access and engagement in environmental conservation.
- Know about pests and diseases and their effects on plants and animals.
34
Introduction to Green Care and Nature-Based Interventions
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the concept of ‘green care’ and the ‘social prescription’ model.2.
- Understand the key personal skills required to facilitate nature-based activities, interventions and health promotion activities.3.
- Understand a range of nature-based activities and interventions suitable for individuals and groups.4.
- Understand how to plan and facilitate a nature-based activity, intervention or health promotion activity.
- Understand the risks, limits and boundaries of running nature- based activities, interventions and health promotion activities.
35
Introduction to Land-Based Machinery
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand safe working principles when using equipment and machinery.2.
- Be able to prepare land-based equipment and machinery for use
- Be able to operate land-based equipment and machinery.4.
- Be able to maintain land-based equipment and machinery
36
Introduction to Permaculture
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand what permaculture is and the ethical principles it is guided by.2.
- Understand the principles of design in permaculture.3.
- Understand the way that water impacts on the development of a permaculture site.4.
- Understand planting and growing strategies on a permaculture site
37
Introduction to Self-Employment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about self-employment in a given sector
- Know the characteristics of successful self-employed people
- Know about income and expenditure as a self-employed person
- Know the responsibilities of a self-employed person
- Know about planning for self-employment
- Understand the support available to people considering self-employment
38
Introduction to Sustainability
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the basic concepts of sustainability.
- Understand the importance of natural resources.
- Understand key challenges to sustainability in the world.
39
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 the ways the issue is being or could be addressed.
40
IT Communication Fundamentals in the Workplace
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to select and use a variety of sources of information to meet needs.
- Be able to search for
- select and use internet-based information and evaluate its fitness for purpose.
- Be able to select and use IT to communicate safely, responsibly and effectively.
41
IT Software Fundamentals in the Workplace
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to select and use appropriate software applications to meet needs and solve problems.
- Be able to enter and format different types of information to suit its meaning and purpose.
- Be able to present information in ways that are fit for purpose and audience.
- Be able to evaluate the selection and use of IT tools and facilities to present information.
42
Leadership Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the key characteristics of an effective leader
- Understand the skills involved in being an effective leader
- Know about the development of the relationship of leader and team member
- Know how to lead
43
Learning from Work Placement
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to reflect on what was learnt on work placement.
- Be able to assess own performance during a work placement.
- Be able to use learning from a work placement to set career-related goals.
44
Moving and Handling Animals
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to restrain, handle and move animals safely.2.
- Be able to move animals.
45
Oral Communication Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to speak to an audience.
- Be able to listen with understanding.
- Know how to respond to questions.
- Be able to engage in discussion.
- Understand the strengths and weaknesses of own oral presentation.
46
Organic Horticulture
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the principles of organic agriculture.2.
- Know about the advantages to the environment of organic horticulture methods.3.
- Understand how the principles of sustainable horticulture can be used in mainstream horticulture.4.
- Know about economic principles underpinning organic horticulture.
47
Pest, Disease and Weed Control
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to prepare for tasks related to pest, disease and weed control.2.
- Be able to identify common pests, diseases and weeds.
- Understand the relationship between healthy soil and biodiversity to limiting issues with pests, diseases and weeds.4.
- Understand and be able to carry out a range of practices used in the management of common pests, diseases and weeds.5.
- Be able to work in a safe and tidy manner.
48
Practical Floristry Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about materials and construction techniques for a specified design brief.
- Be able to make informed design decisions.
- Be able to plan and prepare for the construction process.
- Be able to produce a floral arrangement.
- Be able to review own work.
49
Practical Presentation Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the skills involved in preparing and delivering presentations.
- Be able to use different visual aids and delivery styles in presentations.
- Be able to plan a presentation.
- Be able to deliver a presentation.
- Be able to assess performance and identify areas for improvement.
50
Preparing for an Interview
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to collate and understand information required in preparing for an interview.
- Be able to prepare questions for an interviewer and answers to interview questions.
51
Preparing for Work Placement
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about the company or organisation where work placement is planned.
- Know about a work placement.
- Know what the company or organisation expects of the learner during work placement.
- Be able to set targets relating to work placement.
52
Preparing Soil for Sowing and Planting
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the impacts to the soil of ground preparation methods.2.
- Be able to carry out appropriate methods of ground preparation and cultivation.3.
- Be able to select
- use and maintain tools and equipment.
53
Programming Fundamentals
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to use the different data types provided by the programming language.2.
- Be able to use assignment statements to calculate results from expressions using basic mathematical functions.3.
- Be able to use selection commands.4.
- Be able to use loops.5.
- Be able to use subroutines.6.
- Be able to use functions.7.
- Be able to use arrays.8.
- Be able to use logical operators AND, OR and NOT.9.
- Be able to read from and write to data files.10.
- Be able to debug a program.
54
Project in Sustainability
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to plan a project to promote sustainability in a chosen environment.2.
- Be able to undertake a sustainability project.3.
- Be able to present the results of a sustainability project.4.
- Be able to reflect on the sustainability project.
55
Providing Food and Water to Animals
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know relevant legislation and codes of practice relating to providing food and water to animals.
- Be able to provide food and water to animals.3.
- Know how to deal with difficulties and abnormalities when providing food and water to animals.4.
- Be able to leave the work area in a clean and tidy condition after providing food and water to animals.5.
- Be able to keep accurate records.6.
- Be able to work safely.
56
Relationship between the Environment and Human Health and Wellbeing
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the relationship between human health and wellbeing and the health of the environment.
- Understand the relationship between, horticulture, agriculture and human health and wellbeing.3.
- Understand the relationship between green spaces and wilder environments and human health.
57
Searching for a Job
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about sources of information about job vacancies.
- Be able to use information about jobs to identify suitable vacancies.
58
Setting and Meeting Targets at Work
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to set personal targets for a workplace.
- Be able to review progress in meeting own targets.
59
Skills for Establishing and Maintaining Woodland Areas
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about establishing and maintaining woodland areas.2.
- Know about different types of woodland and approaches to woodland management.3.
- Be able to support the planting of woodland areas.4.
- Understand felling and coppicing.5.
- Be able to coppice by hand.6.
- Be able to leave the site clear, tidy and safe.7.
- Know how to work safely and as part of a team.
60
Skills for Independent Enquirers
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to plan research
- Be able to carry out research
- Be able to present findings of research
61
Skills for Reflective Learners
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to evaluate own strengths and weaknesses
- Be able to set goals for own development
- Be able to reflect on progress and achievement to support future progress
62
Solving Work-Related Problems
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand problems that arise in the workplace.
- Know how to use sources of help for workplace problems.
- Understand how to solve workplace problems.
- Know how to apply strategies to solve workplace problems.
63
Spreadsheets
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know different uses for spreadsheets.
- Be able to use formatting techniques to enter data into a spreadsheet.
- Be able to use multiple worksheets within a spreadsheet.
- Be able to use formulae in a spreadsheet to calculate data.
- Be able to present data in graphical form.
- Be able to sort and manage data in a spreadsheet.
- Be able to print a spreadsheet.
64
Supporting Sustainability in an Office Environment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to support sustainability and efficiency in an office environment.
- Be able to support sustainability in an office environment.
65
Sustainability Issues in Industry
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand sustainability issues in a chosen sector or industry.2.
- Know how sustainability can be improved in a specific sector or industry.
66
Team Building Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand characteristics of a team leader.
- Know about leadership skills/style.
- Understand team roles and personalities.
- Know how to set clear objectives for the team.
67
Time Management
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know what constitutes effective time management
- Understand why it is important to manage their time in the workplace
- Demonstrate time-management skills during the working day
- Be able to assess how well they are managing their time
68
Understand how to Cultivate Herbs
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know characteristics of herbs and their uses
- Understand the factors to be considered in selecting herbs for a particular site
- Understand how to cultivate a range of herbs
69
Understanding How to Grow Fruit and Vegetables
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the principles and practices of crop rotation.
- Understand the factors involved in siting a vegetable production area.
- Understand how to grow a range of vegetables seeds.
- Understand key factors for growing tree fruit plants.
- Understand how to plant and maintain tree fruit plants.
- Understand how to grow a range of soft fruit plants.
70
Understanding How to Select Plants
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand plant categories and their uses.
- Understand the importance of appropriate plant selection.
- Be able to select plants to produce particular effects.
- Be able to select plants for a specified location.
71
Understanding Opportunities in Work Based Learning and Apprenticeships
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the purpose of work based learning and apprenticeships.
- Understand how work based learning and apprenticeship opportunities can benefit own learning and development.
72
Understanding the Uses of Social Media for Business
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand what is involved in social media.
- Understand the importance of security and trust when using social media for business.
- Know the usefulness of social media as a business tool.
73
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.
- Know how to process wood for use as firewood.4.
- Be able to make a coppice product suitable for use in either a horticulture or conservation setting.5.
- Be able to work safely.
74
Word Processing
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to enter, edit and combine text and other information in word processed documents.
- Be able to structure information within word processed documents.
- Be able to use word processing software tools to format and present documents to meet requirements.
75
Working in a Team
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the advantages and disadvantages of having a team complete a task.
- Understand the behaviours needed for effective team
- Be able to recognise the strengths, skills and experiences of team members.
- Be able to agree roles and responsibilities within the team in relation to a given task.
- Be able to work positively as a member of a team.
- Be able to reflect on the performance of a team.
76
Working with Colleagues
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how people in the workplace depend on one another.
- Understand how an individual’s behaviour affects other people at work.
- Be able to demonstrate positive behaviours that promote effective working with others.
77
Working with Customers
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the importance of customer service.
- Know how organisations ensure effective customer service.
- Know about effective customer service.
- Be able to interact positively with customers.
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 603/3865/9
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- OCNLR
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Dec 2018