Open Awards
    Entry Level
    QN: 601/3248/6
    Curriculum Active

    Open Awards Entry Level Award in Horticulture Skills (Entry 2) (RQF)

    Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by Open Awards. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 280 hours.

    Qualification Level
    Entry Level
    Awarding Body
    Open Awards
    Syllabus Units
    18 Units
    Guided Hours
    280 hrs
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    Course Syllabus & Study Modules

    Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.

    1

    Communicating With Others at Work

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understanding how to communicate appropriately with others at work
    2

    Control Weeds in a Planted Area

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to control weeds in a planted area
    3

    Edge up an Amenity Area

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to edge up a lawn, flowerbed or shrubbery
    4

    Fill Plant Containers

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to fill plant containers with growing medium
    5

    Health and Safety Awareness

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know about Health and Safety procedures
    • Be able to observe safe working practices
    6

    Insert Plant Material

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to insert plant material
    7

    Introduction to Customer Care

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand what customer care means in the workplace
    • Understand own role in providing customer care
    8

    Introduction to the Propagation of Plants

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Recognise different forms of embryo plants., Be aware of sources of embryo plants, Be aware of the need to plant apppropriately
    9

    Maintain a Fence

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to maintain a fence
    • Be able to work safely
    10

    Maintain a Footpath

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to maintain a footpath
    • Be able to work safely
    11

    Prepare and Plant an Area

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to prepare and plant an area
    • Be able to work in a safe and tidy manner when planting
    12

    Recognise Parts of Plants

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to recognise parts of plants.
    • Know the functions of parts of a plant.
    13

    Recognise Plants

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to recognise plants
    • Know the functions of parts of a plant
    14

    Recognise Use and Care for Tools Used in Horticulture

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to recognise use and care for tools
    15

    Shred Waste Vegetation

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to shred waste vegetable matter.
    16

    Sustainability and Our Environment

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know why sustainability is important
    • Know how sustainability meets our needs
    17

    Water plant material by hand

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to water plant material using a hose or watering can
    18

    Weed a Planted Area

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to weed a planted area by hand

    Regulatory & Verification Details

    Qualification Number (QN)
    601/3248/6
    Regulated Status
    Available to learners
    Awarding Body
    Open Awards
    Qualification Type
    Vocationally-Related Qualification
    Operational Start
    Jun 2014