SEG Awards
Level 1
QN: 600/7421/8
Curriculum Active
SEG Awards Level 1 Award In Practical Countryside Skills
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by SEG Awards. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 4653 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 1
Awarding Body
SEG Awards
Syllabus Units
196 Units
Guided Hours
4653 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Aerate turf by hand
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- know how to aerate turf by hand
- be able to aerate turf by hand
2
Animals in the wild and in society
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Identify the main features of animals in the wild
- Identify animal and people relationships
3
Apply fertiliser by hand to bare ground
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- know how to apply fertiliser by hand to bare ground
- be able to apply fertiliser by hand to bare ground
4
Assist with animal accommodation
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to assist with cleaning animal accommodation
- Be able to assist with maintaining animal accommodation
5
Assist with catching and restraining a small animal
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to catch and restrain a small animal
6
Assist with Identifying the Presence of, and Controlling Common Pests and Diseases
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to assist with identiifying the presence of common pests and diseases.
- Be able to assist with controlling common pests and diseases.
- Be able to work safely.
7
Assist with maintaining the health of extensive crops
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to monitor the health of extensive crops
- Be able to control unwanted vegetation, under supervision
- Be able to work safely
8
Assist with potting up rooted cuttings, large seedlings or plugs by hand
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to prepare for potting
- Be able to pot rooted cuttings, large seedlings or plugs
- Be able to care for cuttings, seedlings or plugs immediately after potting
- Be able to clear up after potting
9
Assist with preparing sites and planting extensive crops
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to assist with preparing sites for planting extensive crops
- Be able to plant extensive crops, under supervision
- Be able to work safely
10
Assist with the basic preparation and operation of a tractor
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to assist with the preparation of a tractor for operation.
- Be able to operate a tractor.
- Be able to prepare and fit an attachment to a tractor.
- Operate a tractor with attachments.
11
Assist with the care of animals
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to assist with monitoring and caring for the health and well-being of animals
- Be able to assist with providing food and water for animals
12
Assist with the exercise of animals
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Select exercise equipment and area for health and safety
- Use correct equipment to exercise an animal
13
Assist with the maintenance and repair of hand tools
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know health and safety requirements when assisting with the maintenance and repair of hand tools
- Be able to maintain and repair hand tools
- Leave the work area in a safe condition
14
Assist with the Maintenance of Equipment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to assist with the preparation of equipment for maintenance.
- Be able to assist with the maintenance of equipment.
- Be able to work safely.
15
Assist with the movement and handling of farm animals
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to assist with moving animals on a site
- Be able to assist with handling animals
16
Assist with the movement and handling of small animals
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Assist with moving animals on a site, Assist with handling animals
17
Care for a planted area
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- know how to care for a planted area
- be able to care for a planted area
18
Care of Farm Animals
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know different farm animal gender types
- Know signs of health in farm animals
- Be able to assist with moving farm animals safely
- Be able to assist with basic treatment of farm animals
- Be able to assist with feeding and watering farm animals
- Be able to assist with cleaning out and preparing new accommodation for farm animals
- Be able to work safely with farm animals
19
Carry out basic floristry tasks
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Follow instructions for checking, unpacking and conditioning deliveries of fresh materials
- Follow instructions and carryout stock rotation procedures
20
Carry out habitat management work to maintain suitable site conditions for grassland
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to maintain suitable site conditions for grassland
- Be able to select
- use and maintain equipment for maintaining suitable conditions for grassland
- Be able to work safely and minimise environmental damage
- Know how to maintain suitable site conditions for grassland
- Know the types of equipment required and how to maintain them
- Know the current health and safety legislation and environmental good practice
21
Carry out habitat management work to maintain suitable site conditions for heathland
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to maintain suitable site conditions for heathland
- Be able to select
- use and maintain equipment for maintaining suitable site conditions for heathland
- Be able to work safely and minimise environmental damage
- Know how to maintain suitable site conditions for heathland
- Know the types of equipment required and how to maintain them
- Know the current health and safety legislation and environmental good practice
22
Carry out habitat management work to maintain suitable site conditions for hedgerows / farmland
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to maintain suitable site conditions for hedgerows/farmland
- Be able to select
- use and maintain equipment for maintaining suitable site conditions for hedgerows-farmland
- Be able to work safely and minimise environmental damage
- Know how to maintain suitable site conditions for hedgerows / farmland
- Know the types of equipment required and how to maintain them
- Know the current health and safety legislation and environmental good practice
23
Carry out habitat management work to maintain suitable site conditions for moorland
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to maintain suitable coastal site conditions for moorland
- Be able to select
- use and maintain equipment for maintaining suitable site conditions for moorlands
- Be able to work safely and minimise environmental damage
- Know how to maintain suitable site conditions for moorland
- Know the types of equipment required and how to maintain them
- Know the current health and safety legislation and environmental good practice
24
Carry out habitat management work to maintain suitable site conditions for woodlands
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to maintain suitable site conditions for woodlands
- Be able to select
- use and maintain equipment for maintaining suitable site conditions for woodlands
- Be able to work safely and minimise environmental damage
- Know how to maintain suitable site conditions for woodland
- Know the types of equipment required and how to maintain them
- Know the current health and safety legislation and environmental good practice
25
Condition floristry plant material
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to condition plant material
26
Construct a composter
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to construct a composter
27
Control weeds in a planted area
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to control weeds in a planted area
28
Dead-head rose bushes, Rhododendrons or other shrubs
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- know how to dead-head rose bushes, Rhododendrons or other shrubs
- be able to dead-head rose bushes, Rhododendrons or other shrubs
29
Determine soil pH with colour indicator test kit under supervision
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- know how to determine soil pH with colour indicator kit
- be able to determine soil pH with colour indicator kit under supervision
30
Developing Practical Skills for Maintaining Plants
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the correct tools and equipment needed to safely carry out plant maintenance operations
- Be able to correctly deadhead plants
- Be able to correctly weed, mulch and edge established beds and borders
31
Edge and rake golf bunkers
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- know how to edge and rake golf bunkers
- be able to edge and rake golf bunkers
32
Establishing plants or seeds in soil
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to select
- use and maintain equipment
- Be able to select and transport plants and/or seeds
- Be able to establish plants and/or seeds in soil.
- Be able to work safely and minimise environmental damage
- Know the requirements for establishing healthy plants
- Know how to deal with damage and pollution
- Know the types of equipment required and how to maintain them
- Know the current health and safety legislation and environmental good practice.
33
Gift wrap a single flower
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to gift wrap a single flower
34
Identify flowers, foliages and plants
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to identify cut flowers and foliages
- Be able to identify potted plants
35
Insert plant material
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to insert plant material
36
Introduction to garden design
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the principle styles of garden design
- Be able to produce a simple design for a garden
37
Introduction to planting bulbs in pots
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to prepare to plant bulbs in pots
- Be able to plant bulbs in pots
- Leave the work area in a safe condition
38
Introduction to propagation of plants
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to recognise different forms of embryo plants
- Know potential sources of embryo plants
- Understand the need to plant appropriately
39
Lay slabs
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to assist with laying an area of slabs
40
Levelling and preparing sites for landscaping
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to select
- use and maintain equipment for levelling and preparing sites
- Be able to level and prepare sites for landscaping.
- Be able to work safely and minimise environmental damage
- Know the importance of site preparation for landscaping.
- Know how to reinstate the ground to the required level
- Know the types of equipment required and how to maintain them
- Know the current health and safety legislation and environmental good practice.
41
Lift, divide and plant herbaceous perennials
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- know how to lift, divide and plant herbaceous perennials
- be able to lift, divide and plant herbaceous perennials
42
Maintain the safety of self and others in the workplace
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the current health and safety legislation and codes of practice that apply to own areas of work
- Understand the risks to health and safety in own area of work
- Be able to prepare to work safely
- Be able to work safely
- Leave the work area in a safe condition
- Know what to do in emergencies
43
Place sports equipment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- know how to place sports equipment
- be able to place sports equipment
44
Plant nomenclature, terminology and identification
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the terminology used in naming plants
- Understand how the parts of plants can aid identification
- Identify and name plants using botanical names
- Be able to work safely and minimise environmental damage
45
Pot up rooted cuttings, large seedlings or plugs by hand
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- know how to pot up rooted cuttings, large seedlings or plugs by hand
- be able to pot up rooted cuttings, large seedlings or plugs by hand
46
Practical Skills for Footpath and Surfacing Work
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to lay a path
- Be able to maintain footpaths
47
Practical Skills for Pond and Wetland Areas
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to establish ponds and wetlands
- Be able to maintain/preserve pond and wetland habitat
48
Prepare soil and apply organic mulch
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- know how to prepare soil and apply organic mulch
- be able to prepare soil and apply organic mulch
49
Principles of basic preparation and operation of a tractor
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to prepare and operate a tractor for operation.
- Know how to prepare and fit an attachment to a tractor.
- Know how to operate a tractor with attachments.
50
Principles of good bio-security practices at work
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to adopt organisational requirements for bio-security
51
Principles of Identifying the Presence of, and Controlling Common Pests and Diseases
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to identify common pests and diseases.
- Know how to control common pests and diseases.
- Know how to work safely.
52
Principles of Maintaining Grass Surfaces
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to maintain grass surfaces
53
Principles of maintaining structures and surfaces
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to maintain structures and surfaces
54
Principles of the Maintenance of Equipment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to prepare equipment for maintenance.
- Know how to undertake maintenance procedures.
- Know how to work safely.
55
Principles of the preparation and the monitoring of 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.
56
Propagate by stem cuttings
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- know how to propagate by stem cuttings
- be able to propagate by stem cuttings
57
Prune shrubs for winter stem colour
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- know how to prune shrubs for winter stem colour
- be able to prune shrubs for winter stem colour
58
Remove dew from fine turf
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- know how to remove dew from fine turf
- be able to remove dew from fine turf
59
Select and prepare accommodation for animals
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to select and prepare accommodation for animals
- Be able to monitor the suitability of accommodation
- Be able to work safely and maintain animal health and welfare
- Know the animals accommodation needs
- Know how to select and prepare accommodation for animals
- Know how to introduce animals to their accommodation promoting health and welfare
- Know relevant health and safety legislation
60
Show visitors around a wildlife area
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to greet and show visitors around a wildlife area
61
Sow grass seed by hand
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- know how to sow grass seed by hand
- be able to sow grass seed by hand
62
Sow seed indoors in containers
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- know how to sow seed indoors in containers
- be able to sow seed indoors in containers
63
Team Work in Environmental Studies
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand objectives for group activities
- Be able to reflect on performance
- Be able to comunicate effectively
64
Understanding organic horticulture
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the difference between organic and conventional growing systems
- Know organic soil management techniques
- Be able to carry out organic soil management techniques
- Know organic crop protection techniques
- Be able to protect crops using organic techniques
65
Use an air cushion mower
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- know how to use an air cushion mower
- be able to use an air cushion mower
66
Water a bed, border or area of plants in containers
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- know how to water a bed, border or area of plants in containers
- be able to water a bed, border or area of plants in containers
67
Water plant material by hand
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to water plant material using a hose or watering can
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 600/7421/8
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- SEG Awards
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Jan 2013