Pearson
Level 3
QN: 603/1215/4
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Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma in Horticulture
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by Pearson. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 960 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 3
Awarding Body
Pearson
Syllabus Units
14 Units
Guided Hours
960 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Developing a Land-based Enterprise
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Examine the features, resource requirements and processes of businesses operating in theland-based sector
- Carry out market research to identify a financially viable land-based enterprise
- Develop a business start-up plan for a viable land-based enterprise
2
Estate Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Explore estate skills for the management and maintenance of habitats and environments
- Undertake estate skills and their management for the land-based sector
- Carry out the supervision of others engaged in maintenance, repair and installation tasks in the land-based sector
3
Identification, Planting and Care of Plants
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand botanical nomenclature and terminology for the purpose of plant identification
- Explore factors affecting the selection of plants and their suitability for planting
- Undertake planting and initial aftercare of plants
4
Identification, Planting and Care of Trees
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand botanical nomenclature and terminology for the purpose of tree identification
- Explore factors affecting selection of trees and their suitability for use in a given area
- Undertake planting and aftercare of trees within a given area
5
Land-based Machinery Operations
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Investigate the types, purpose and safe operation of land-based machinery
- Operate land-based machinery safely to complete a practical task
- Maintain land-based machinery safely in order to sustain its effectiveness
6
Maintenance of Sports and Amenity Turf
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Investigate the maintenance requirements of sports and amenity turf
- Plan a schedule for a given area of turf to support its maintenance
- Carry out maintenance for a given area of turf to enhance turf quality
7
Nursery Stock Production
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Explore the requirements for the production and establishment of field- and container-grown nursery stock
- Plan for the management and establishment of given field and container nursery stock
- Undertake production and establishment activities for specified nursery stock
8
Pests and Disease in Plants
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Examine pests and diseases for management of plant health
- Explore strategies for managing plant health
- Undertake monitoring, prevention and control for effective plant health management
9
Plant and Soil Science
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Demonstrate knowledge of structures and functions in plant and soil science and management.2.
- Demonstrate understanding of plant and soil science, including soil and plant management practices
- Apply knowledge and understanding of plant and soil science in the context of managing plant growth
- Make connections between managing soil and plant growth in different contexts
10
Plant Propagation Activities
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Explore the factors affecting successful plant propagation to produce propagation schedules
- Undertake seed and vegetative propagation to meet production requirements
- Undertake the aftercare of propagated plants to achieve successful establishment
11
Professional Working Responsibilities
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of personal and professional working responsibilities and practices, risk management and waste management in the land-based sectors.2.
- Analyse the application of personal and professional working responsibilities and practices, to risk management, and waste management in the land-based sectors.3.
- Evaluate approaches to working personal and professional responsibilities and practices, risk management, and waste management in the land-based sectors.4. Make connections between principles and practices of health and safety management in the land-based sectors.
12
Routine Plant Management
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand planting and growing requirements to support the healthy growth of plants
- Apply cultivation methods for plant husbandry and growth
- Carry out routine husbandry tasks to maintain the health and growth of plants
13
Tree and Shrub Pruning and Maintenance
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Explore how pruning is used as a means of maintaining trees and shrubs
- Investigate how trees and shrubs are assessed for potential failure
- Carry out pruning and maintenance activities on trees and shrubs
14
Work Experience in the Land-based Sectors
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Investigate employment opportunities in the land-based sectors to target progression
- Develop communication and interview skills to improve employment prospects in the land-based sectors
- Undertake work experience in the land-based sectors to contribute to personal and professional development
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 603/1215/4
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- Pearson
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Sept 2018
- Operational End
- Jul 2029